Cute Things Kids Say

So, it worked out that I am teaching first grade (all day) and kindergarten (just in afternoon) this year. Even though I've taught for two days now, my mind still involuntarily says, "Yikes!" It's not that I think I am incapable. I wouldn't do it if I felt I would be damaging children in any way. I could write an essay on how I know God prepared me and put me in that classroom. It's just that it's a big change from what I was teaching: Junior and Senior High English and History. It's also a big change from what I expected to be doing: substituting part time.

Now--at the end of day two--I am finding much to enjoy about this age group. One of the best things is the cute things they say.

At the beginning assembly the administrator says, "You all are taller and tanner..."
One of my little ones (who is African-American) points to his elbow and says, "...and blacker."
The administrator continues, "You may be feeling a bit rusty..."
He replies, "No, I was just oiled this morning."

Back in my classroom, I explain to the kids that I am going to have a baby. Of course one kiddo must ask, "How's the baby get out?"
"We're not going to talk about that." I think I'm moving on, but...
The other kiddos chime in, "I know!" "I know!" "I know!"
My eyes get big thinking about what the curious kiddo's mom and dad will say about he learned in first grade today, "No, no, no, we're not going to talk about that now!"

We have one little pre-kindergarten student who joins us in the afternoon. Her mom just had a baby in May. She walks right up to me, pats my tummy, and says "Is this your baby?"

I asked the question, "What kind of teacher do you want?"
First grade student replies, "I want you and your baby!"

I was also called the "bestest" and the "beautifulest." Getting a good response, the student continued, "I'll pick you a flower!" Of course, this was echoed by another student who was hoping to earn brownie points. Despite the poor motivation, I loved it! (I hate to admit it, but one of these kiddos just thinks I'm the best teacher because I had them make snacks on the first day of school. The way to a kid's heart...)

I am one hundred percent sure that I've missed hearing other cute sayings. I am also pretty sure I'm forgetting something. Oh well!

The bestest and beautifulest,

Jordon or "Mrs. Hoover" or "Mrs. Hoopner" (I think that's what he called me.)