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First Day Volunteer

3/24/2016

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I noticed them first in the Terrace Café – a family enjoying a beautiful day at Longwood Gardens. They were a mother, a boy of about five or six, and a little girl who couldn’t have been much more than two. The little girl was dressed in a full length blue Disney Princess gown (with matching crown, of course.) I couldn’t help but smile when I noticed the made-for-puddle-jumping boots peeking out.
 
When they came to the Children’s Garden I recognized them immediately. The little girl approached tentatively, but when I commented on her gown she seemed to accept me as a friendly-enough person. I got her interested in doing an orchid puzzle and let her hug the sloth puppet (sloths love to hug). Soon the boy was off to find different adventures with mom wandering after him. My princess left to follow as soon as she noticed mom moving away.
 
In a few minutes mom returned with a questioning look on her face.
 
“Where is she?”
 
“Oh, I’m sorry. I thought she was following you.”
 
Great! My first day volunteering and I lose a kid!
 
Within a minute I heard mom call, “I’ve got her!”
 
Relief flooded over me, but I wasn’t really too worried. Even though it was a little busy, how can you lose a child in a princess outfit?
 
It really was a great day!

10 Comments
lynne dorfman link
3/24/2016 05:47:17 am

Great to hear about your first day at Longwood Gardens. I know how much you have been looking forward to this. All is well that ends well! Great slice! See you very soon!

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Clare link
3/24/2016 05:50:15 am

Especially in rain boots.... I agree with Lynne - all is well that ends well!
Clare

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Noël
3/24/2016 06:02:17 am

What a fun place to volunteer. Your use of dialogue really sets the mood for that slight moment of panic! So glad your princess was safely found.

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Shelly
3/24/2016 06:40:17 am

Must be a great pace to volunteer! I'm glad your first day ended happy! Thank you for sharing!

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Keith link
3/24/2016 08:19:33 am

"I couldn’t help but smile when I noticed the made-for-puddle-jumping boots peeking out."

I couldn't help but smile when I read this line.

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elsie
3/24/2016 04:59:01 pm

What a moment of panic for you and the mom! Love the description of the princess and her boots.

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arjeha link
3/24/2016 05:15:06 pm

I have never been to Longwood Gardens. I hear that it is quite beautiful. I can imagine a moment of panic when a princess was missing.

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Tara link
3/24/2016 06:03:12 pm

A princess in boots - just love it!

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Lynn Wiater
3/24/2016 06:35:52 pm

I'm sorry but not sure how the mom thought it was your fault. I'm glad it all worked out for you. Sounds like a fun place to be!

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www.resumeshelpservice.com link
8/29/2018 06:36:32 am

Please always remember that it is okay to commit mistakes as long as you are willing to learn from it. You may have lost that little kid at some point, but that doesn't mean that you failed. it was your first time to do it that's why you are still clueless in regards with the things you should do. I could have loved this article even more if you posted a photo of this little girl wearing the Disney princess dress you are talking about! This could have been funnier!

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