Two year olds are pretty darn cute (now with pictures)

I haven't talked much about my Sunday School kids, which is strange because they bring much joy to my sorry little life. I teach the youngest group of kids- the almost 2's and younger 2's with two other ladies, Linda and Brenda. They are quite young to be going to sunday school, obviously, but the nursery was getting overcrowded so we started a new class for their age group. It has been a challenge to get eight two-year olds to sit still long enough to listen to a Bible story, but mostly it has just been plain fun. Especially when you've got kids as sweet and cute as they are. (It always helps when they are cute.) Anyway today was the last day of Sunday School for six weeks. I'll definitely miss the little buggers but a break will be nice. As cute as they are they still wear me out. Because they are so young it is hard to get a response out of them, but since we started the class in January they have all come a really long way. I can't tell you how gratifying it is to hear them start to sing and do the motions to songs and finger plays after doing them over and over for months. Here is our schedule we loosely follow every week.

• Welcome Time (do puzzles and put stickers on attendance chart)


• Sing songs and do finger plays


• Bible Lesson


• Color a picture
  
• "Play" musical instruments and sing


• Rest time


• Blow Bubbles


• Pick up Time

Let me tell you, if you ever want to entertain young children for hours on end, blow bubbles for them. It works miracles. Hmm... maybe that's why that brand of bubbles is called Miracle Bubbles?

Now that you know the script you must meet the cast. First you've got the twins Anna and Andrew. They are the most affectionate and friendly children I have ever met. It doesn't matter if you have known them two years or two minutes, they will come and give you a hug, and if you want, a kiss. They love to sit in your lap and cuddle. They also love to wander around during the Bible story, but you can't blame 'em they are only two. Next we have Annika. A blond haired blue eyed beauty, she may seem quiet and serious, but just give her time and she will open up and bless you with a smile and a laugh. Chloe is a little cutie who is quiet and mellow and loves to sing. George is new to the stage, but he has adjusted well considering he is the youngest. Maia is an independent and active little youngster. Sadie is the most improved; the first few months she was unable to leave her mother's side, but now participates to the fullest and makes us laugh with her cute comments. Last but not least, is Samantha. The second oldest of the group, Samantha sings all of the songs, knows all the finger-plays by heart, and always answers the questions during the Bible story (she answers them correctly too). I think she has an unfair advantage with her age and her older brothers and sisters. She always cracks us up when she does things like put her crayon behind her ear to try and be like her dad. Well that's all of 'em. They are the sweetest and cutest things ever. Nough said.