Part 2

Continuing on my thoughts from yesterday about what I have accomplished in my quest for the 'nothing theory'.
Had to stop for a breath. I have 2 demanding girls who just want my time. As we all know it is hard to stay focussed doing most of anything when children are involved. There's the discipline though. It is a hard ask to keep doing what I was doing with clarity when my girls are wanting attention. They will probably demand my attention in the next 5 minutes so I better be quick.
As far as the year has gone, I have not done 'nothing'. I have been part of some really rich experiences which will stay with me for a long time to come. This year I got to work as a cook at my daughters preschool. Feeding 2 children everyday and figuring out what to feed them is a challenge in itself but feeding 80 children 5 days a week is a big big challenge.
To begin with, it wasn't the easiest job. I had lots to get in order. Making menus, organising my time and keeping the ideas fresh every week was a big job. I thought A la carte was a hard but try keeping 2 year olds interested in the variety I tried to give them. Now that's hard. Children are the fussiest eaters on the planet.
For the year of 2011, I got to work with some beautiful kids. I will miss them all. There were favourites, I must admit. There wasn't ment to be but you can't help it. Some of the most gorgeous kids there who will stay close to my heart. It was rewarding to be a part of it all.
One of the biggest rewards was seeing beautiful belle become independant and confident. I have seen so many positive things happen to her and it was sad to have to finish but I can only believe her next carer will be even better than me. To be able to see the changes in Belle this year was fantastic but I say, 'Watch out world, here comes Belle'. She will go far. I believe whole heartedly. I have to.
Other things the 'nothing theory' concluded for me was, how much I am loved. How much I have contributed to my life, to others and how much others have contributed to my life. The team I worked with in the centre was the best team of people I have worked with for a long time. Being a part of their lives has enriched my life too. They are strong, loving and independant women who give love and are loved. I was the fortunate one. Thank you ladies.
I may not have had a block buster year, with big acting parts or written a book that history will remember for years to come but it has been full of impact and reward. It has been a rich year, which will stamp itself in my history and that certainly is enough for me.