1. You accidentally sing the Kidz Bop lyrics of a song

Stop. Wait a minute. Fill my cup put some water in it!

2. You have a cold every other week

No matter how careful you are, getting sneezed on is inevitable. You worship Dayquil like a god.

3. Attention grabbers are your best friend

The power of "one, two, three, eyes on me!" is astounding.

4. You find yourself thinking more positive

It's important that you speak to children with positivity and warmth, and there's a good chance you'll find that sort of language sneaking into your every day life. On more than one occasion I’ve forgotten to do something and called myself a silly goose.

5. You've learned to be incredibly patient

Despite our best efforts, sometimes children just don't want to listen. Therefore, it's often necessary to take a deep breath, stay calm, and think of a new solution.

6. You love your job more than anything

You know that going into work will always be interesting, and you get to meet some pretty cool little people along the way.

I've gotten to know some amazing children over the years, and seeing them grow and reach their potential is one of the most rewarding experiences life has to offer. I can't wait to see what the future has to hold for all the children I work with!