Spring Forward

For those who know me well, you know that I LOVE my sleep.  Sleep is a core value for me.  I need between 8 and 9 hours of sleep for me to function.  So when the time comes for us to 'spring forward' I am not so much a fan.

When I saw this in the church email this week, I was not a happy camper...

Yesterday morning at church (spring forward morning), I had the chance to teach our preschool group.  I must say that I was a little concerned about trying to keep their attention for 30 minutes because of how much energy they usually have and also knowing I wasn't going to have my full amount of sleep.  

There were seven of them in the class (ages 3 through 5 years old).  Typically they have a hard time sitting still but not yesterday.  As they walked into the room, I could tell their energy level was slightly lower than normal.  I asked them to sit and color a picture of what prayer looked like to them.  I had hoped this was last for 5 minutes. For almost 12 minutes, they sat and colored- quietly!  I was stunned. As I asked to wrap it up so we could do something else, they actually asked for more time.

As I was encouraging them to hurry, one of the rising kindergarten boys looked at me and said "Mrs. Mary Taylor, did you know that we lost an hour of sleep?"  I told him yes I did know that and he said "that's why we're having a hard time".    I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who doesn't like spring forward morning- even one of our 5 year olds admits to having a hard time.

This afternoon as I came home from work I was thankful for the time change.  I came in the door, grabbed my computer and went to the back deck.  It is so nice to come home and have some sunshine left to enjoy.  

First time in his life, that he actually sat for a picture.
Proud of Charlie.

Thankful for the time change and for the extra time it allows to spend in the sunshine.  Despite the fact I'm tired, I'm thankful for the sun!

He's thankful for more sunshine and time for his parents to play
in the yard with him.