Funny story.....

SEA MONKEYS!!!
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So, before I get too far out of it and forget them all, I have some funny stories from the school year and when I told the kids that I was pregnant.

Story #1: So, the day that I decided to tell the kids in my class, we were all sitting on the carpet for show and tell. One of the girls had been giving me a funny sideways glance every time we got up to sing the national anthem, focusing primarily on my tummy, so I figured before she just thought I was just getting really fat, I would disclose this exciting information.
When the kids were done their turns at show and tell, I said that I had something for show and tell as well. It went something like this:

Me: Has anyone noticed anything different about Mrs. Beef?
Student 1: You have a new shirt!
Student 2: Your wearing new earrings?
Student 3: Your toes are painted!
Student 4: Your wearing a skirt?
Student 5: You have a tan?
So, to put them out of their misery, I said: Noooo, my tummy is getting bigger.....
To which there was an loud outburst of:
You're going to have a baby!
Me: Yes!
Student 1: When is it going to be born?
Me: November 6
Student 2: How do you know?
Me: (awkwardly) Ummm, well, a baby has to grow inside the mommy for 9 months.
Students: Ohhhhhhh!
Student 2: How long has it been in there so far?
Me: 4 months.
Student 2: (screws his face up) Ya mean, you been pregnant for 4 months and ya didn't even know?!

Story #2: After I had my ultrasound done, I brought the picture to school to show everyone. We were learning about Family Life in class (basically Primary sex ed), so I though seeing the picture might really help them envision what happens as a baby grows. After I pulled out the picture and showed it to them (please refer to picture at the left of this blog) and pointed out the hands, the head, the feet, and the legs, I had one student put up her hand and say:
"Mrs. Beef, your baby looks like a Sea Monkey!" Thanks.....

So the saying really is true: Kids do say the darnedest, and most honest, things!