Marlin and I teamed up and ran the Breakfast Program alone for the past three days. I was so happy to be able to tell Lourdes that it went really well! She worries when she is not there.
Today there were LOTS of kids! I'm thinking around 70 in the first group alone. There were so many kids they couldn't all fit at the tables. Some had to eat in the prayer circle, which is usually not allowed, but today we had no choice.
One tiny one was trying to eat all by himself, but was getting more food on the table and the floor than in his mouth. I ended up spoon feeding him. With each bite he would raise his arms over his head, cheer and giggle! Never saw a little one so excited to eat. It was a fun experience.
Sometimes I feel anxious when Lourdes is gone. I know all eyes are on me, watching how the kids will behave. However, this week couldn't have gone better. Maybe it was luck, or maybe the kids are getting used to me. A few had to sit in the "castigado" chair, but none were suspended. I think Lourdes would be proud.
I've stopped letting people know when the zipper on their pants is down. Most times they are aware their zipper is down because they are wearing pants with a broken zipper. No need for me to draw attention to it. Have you ever had to wear pants with a broken zipper? I haven't.
