Well, I ended up not having ulpan this morning, because Keturah was subbing for the Husbinator's ulpan class. That's good, though, because I spent the morning washing dishes and baking instead, which allowed me to spontaneously substitute at the daycare in the afternoon. (The head of the daycare called me at 11 and asked if I could maybe possibly perhaps do her a huge favor and step in for a staff member who got sick. Turns out, I could.)
I had such a good time. As Sister is so fond of reminding me, I really do love teaching preschool. These kids were rather younger than preschoolers (3-18 mo.), but they were still a barrel of fun. Yup, that's right, I substituted for my son's group. Shockingly, he didn't put up too much of a fuss. For the first two minutes or so, BSM insisted on sitting on my lap, but for the rest of the afternoon he was fine as long as (a) I was in the same room as he was and (b) I sat on the floor, rather than on a chair. I, and the other daycare workers, were duly impressed.
I do not see this becoming a regular event--I really do need to focus on getting a permanent position in the electrical engineering field--but I had one of the nicest afternoons I've had in a while. I really do enjoy playing with kids.
The other great side effect of subbing all afternoon was that my challah rose all afternoon; I used four cups of flour in the dough, and by the time I was ready to shape it, the dough filled an entire 6-quart pot. I ate a roll with dinner, so I can say with confidence that not only did the challahs grow beautifully in the oven, but they are also the fluffiest challot I've made since moving. That together with the super-moist chocolate-date cake (thanks, Aunty Em!) make me feel like quite the accomplished bakeress.
And playing with babies!
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