Why We Love Shelli

This week marked the end of an era. With school around the corner, Dayna will no longer be visiting Shelli's house for daycare on a regular basis. Let me tell you, there just aren't words to describe Shelli. She is the epitome of patience and gentleness amid a household of preschoolers running amok. Of course, nothing is ever amok at Shelli's house. Even with a dozen kids running around, everything is always in it's place. She makes ordinary things seem so special. Do you know how many kids learn the days of the week because Fridays mean donuts and pajamas, and Wednesdays mean Pop-Tarts? Dayna, the fish stick queen, never had to worry about missing fish sticks for lunch, because Shelli would always save them for a day that Dayna was there. For some people, daycare is a job, but for Shelli, it's truly a calling. Dayna's life is so much sweeter and richer because she had a Shelli to love and guide her while Mom and Dad were working.

We had a little picnic yesterday, and all of the kiddos (with their parents) made a block for a quilt to give Shelli. Enjoy the pictures.