*Sometime Tuesday Morning*
Me: I won't be here this afternoon, but Mrs. ____ will be here and I expect you to be safe, and respectful, and responsible while she is here.
Students: Why? Where are you going?
Me: I have an appointment.
Students: Again!?!
(Tuesday was the third afternoon appointment in the last 4 weeks...and I almost always tell my kids where I'll be if I have the opportunity. I keep it general: a meeting, a training, an appointment, I don't feel well, visiting a friend, what-have-you).
Me: Yes, I know. Sorry guys!
Student (let's call her "K") with a quizzical look on her face: Do you have any kids?
Me: No, no kids.
K: You should get some.
Me: I should get some? Where could I get some (loaded question)?
K: Ummm, I don't know.
Me: Can I take you home?
K: (Giggle) No!
about 5 minutes pass...
K: You can ask my mom if you could take me home...
Me: Hmmm...maybe I will, but I don't think your mom would give you up. What do you think?
K: No...she wouldn't.
It's strange...this conversation a month ago would have hurt, but now it gets me dreaming!
Ha! Too funny. Firsts are so cute! I don't think my 8th graders would offer to be my kids... :) I'm glad it didn't hurt. I find it depends on the day, on the cycle, on where I am in things -- some comments that could make me teary actually make me feel warm and fuzzy at a different point in a cycle. I'm glad you're in a place of hope!
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