What do you love about your job?

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I just wanted to post and say that I feel very lucky to be in a place in my life where I can be home with my own child, decide who his daycare friends are, and ensure that these beautiful children in my care are getting the very best start in life.
There was a time in my life where I was going to the food bank regularly, living in sketchy apartments and hustling my butt working several jobs while my oldest (an only, at the time) child was in daycare and although I don't regret any of the decisions I made, that experience has made me realize what a gift I have been given with my second child. It also took a lot of hard work to get my daycare running, and some smart decisions and the support of my family and friends of course.
This can be a very tough job but this morning when I started my day with hugs and big smiles from my daycare kids I was reminded that I am lucky to be here.
What's your story? Have you always wanted to work with kids? Did you start your daycare ti be home with your own children? What do you love about your job?