I’m obsessed with Riyu’s teacher.

I think everyone deserves to have a teacher like her.

She is so good.

On Monday, Ankur dropped Riyu off to school. He did not want to separate. Obviously. Riyu had to be peeled off of his papa. And, similar to my situation last week, Ankur stood outside the gate trying to hear if and when the screams died down.

Fortunately, Ankur got to pick him up with us ’cause he was going in to work later that day. So, the three of us huddled by the door watching them do Carrot Time and say their goodbyes. Riyu hadn’t seen us yet, but we watched as another little girl cried out cause she pinched herself with her nametag. Riyu walked over to see if she was alright. And when all had calmed down, he skipped back to his seat. SKIPPED, people.

And then, when Teacher Jennie called Riyu’s name to be dismissed, she put her arms out for a hug. And that child ran right into them and gave her the tightest squeeze.

If you know Riyaan, you know that he does NOT FREELY GIVE HUGS. Especially not to adults. You have to EARN THAT HUG and it takes TIME. SO much TIME.

And she had been with him for a WEEK.

So, if that doesn’t explain how freaking magical she is, I don’t know what to tell ya.

In other magical news, Riyu also had his first playdate with a buddy from school.

And. What else.

I love living in an apartment complex with so many families.

Earlier this week, we found a lost package that Auntie Jenn sent from Chicago and it was filled with candy. The kids dove in and Ishu had the bright idea to set up a candy stand. I was like, “Bro. Nobody wants to buy your half eaten sour patch kids,” so he decided to sell the lollipops in our pantry instead. Not sure if that’s any better. But at least they’re individually packaged?

He made a sign, set up his chairs, and charged a buck for each lollipop sold.

A neighbor came along and wanted to join the fun so he brought his Kirby stuffie out and was charging folks $2 to pet him. After some time, another neighbor joined and they started selling some of their toys and some of their artwork. Each kid walked home with $5 that day. And I got some reading done on the balcony because my kids were totally occupied with the candy stand.

Win win win.

And just for funsies, here’s a fun text screenshot between me and Ankur yesterday. Yesterday was a no-nap day for Riyu so that was fun. But there was a brief moment where both the kids shut the door in my face ’cause they didn’t want to talk and I WAS SO DEVASTATED. (Please read the sarcasm in the room).

Alright, that’s all for now!

I’m off to Sacramento today! Meeting up with some incredible ladies from the Exhale community for our retreat this weekend. More on that later.

Hope you all have a beautiful weekend! <3