I never know what to title these.

I'm working at my school's summer camp this year as a C.I.T. and today was the third day. Until recently I was pretty sure that the kids weren't to fond of me. That is, until I was about to leave today. At the end of the day we go into a room that has a bunch of toys and some computers (macs, because my school is a mac school. I hate macs), and today I had to set up the computers for the kids who wanted to play. It took forever! I'm glad I figured out how. Anyway, one of the kids who I set up a computer for, came up to me as I was about to go home and handed me this picture:




This pretty much made my day. I don't even know the kids name, and he drew me a picture! I was so happy.

The reason I said I didn't think the kids were too fond of me was because the other counselor got hugs from all the kids, and the kids would ask to play with them and everything. Also, twice I almost/actually did (not sure which) reduced two girls to tears. Not intentionally.

There is this small bounce house that is set up in the gym and only two people are allowed on at a time. When I was on "bounce house duty" this one girl wanted to go with two of her friends, and I told her only two could go on at a time. Well, what do little kids do when they normally don't get what they want? Start to cry. So, I let them on because I hate it when small children start crying (especially if I caused it).

The second time was when a girl came up to me and asked, "Do you remember me?" I really had no idea who she was so I said that I didn't. She looked crushed, and seemed on the verge of tears, and just walked away. I felt really bad even though I'm pretty sure I'd never seen her.

Those have been my C.I.T. experiences so far. Did I mention I don't get paid? I only get service hours. sigh.