Happy House

Happy House is such a fitting name for the home of 17 toddlers. Each and everyone have captured my heart in their own way. Like all nursery’s, the kids range from the shy ones, who inevitably know how to flirt with their eyes from across the room, to the kids with the incredible energy and mischievous spirits that make you laugh so hard, and at the same time think – I’m going to need a time out from you! The one thing they all have in common? They want a hug…

When we first meet the kids at Laughter House, they greeted us on the front steps of their home and sang us a welcome song. The second they finished their serenade, they were running towards us with arms open and giant baby teeth grins. Since that first encounter with the toddlers – my love for them has grown exponentially.

I’ve been blown away with their generosity and care for each other. My second play date with the kids involved each of them getting a cookie – and after they all scampered off to nibble (and I mean nibble!) on their cookies, a few of them offered to share with Abby and I! I know adults who would barely do that (mom?!?).

They also love our sunglasses! You think they are looking at you with love, but really, it’s their reflections in your lenses they are so enthralled with. After they get tired of looking at themselves, they want a turn to wear them and show off to their friends. Some like them on top of their head, and others like to wear them normal or upside down. One beautiful girl, Nama, took mine from me after an especially long and dirty day, and was so appalled with the dirt on the lenses and frame, she proceeded to clean them off for me – with her tongue.