Yesterday was a wild day, a perfect mix of the delightful chaos of my life and the little daily challenges, all wrapped up in one hot, sweaty, busy day.
It began with that familiar, sticky-warm embrace of weather.
You know, the kind that almost screams, “Eat ice cream!”
And honestly, who was I to contradict that?
The kids at work were all smiles and I'm not going to lie, this delicious ice cream was a hit for me too.
A special thanks to the kind father who had brought a mobile air conditioner.
It was our salvation; a much needed break from the tropical heat that had turned our group room into a sauna.
What a fantastic thing!
But, as always, it wasn't all good.
A coworker who seems to have a black belt in delegating jobs, especially the less pleasurable ones, tried my tolerance level.
It seems like she's continually trying to get on my nerves by giving me her duties and especially the ones she doesn't like.
A mound of dirty dishes, a crying baby, or a child who needs a diaper change.
Work ethic and being a team player aren't in her dictionary. Qualities she clearly lacks.
Little artists and hilarious philosophers
But this is the beauty of spending days with little people: they have the uncanny superpower to completely erase any bad mood with an explosion of pure, unadulterated joy.
The little ones and I dove right into an art project, turning bubble wrap and bright blue paint into the cutest jellyfish you've ever seen.
Their intense focus and the joy radiating from them was contagious.
And what about the older toddlers?
Oh, they always make me giggle.
Their funny comments and the glee with which they play can dispel even the heaviest storm clouds.
I can still picture it: two little kids in their bright red walkers, completely immersed in their role-play where the most comical comments are made.
These short bursts of naive curiosity and unplanned fun make all the difficult moments fade into the background.
Vacation Preparation: A family affair of vaccinations
Once I was finally home, the agenda took a sharp turn from managing little people to tackling essential health care.
With our long-awaited vacation to Egypt at the end of July coming up, it was time to face the music - or rather, the needles - for those necessary travel vaccinations.
The public health department had told us all about the recommended vaccinations for our destination, so two shots were patiently waiting for me.
Since there were eight of us embarking on this adventure, we came up with an absolutely genius idea: have the doctor make a house call to administer the vaccinations.
What a game-changer! Really, it was a life saver.
Around 9 p.m., the vaccination marathon officially began.
I got my Hepatitis A & B combo injection and the DTP (Diphtheria - Tetanus - Polio) vaccination.
Getting everyone lined up and sorted was quite a logistical challenge, but by 10 p.m. we were all successfully vaccinated and feeling a little sore, but a lot closer to our Egyptian adventure.
Goodnight everyone, and wishing you a healthy tomorrow.
Wishing you all the best in life and much health.
📷 Photos: Owned and shot by me with an Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
🔡 Text: Translated from Dutch to English using DeepL.com
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