unforgettable conversation

okay, so the school year's underway...just finished out our 4th week. have to admit that i feel like it's been 4 months instead of 4 weeks. this year's bunch seems to take longer to get work completed and there's a substantial increase from last year in the "needing extra help to grasp the concept" category. long and grueling story short: i've definitely got my work cut out for me this year. {winces}

the kids and i are very much still getting to know each other...them about my personal life, my expectations and personality. me about their work habits, capabilities and personalities as well. so, it's not uncommon for a teacher to find out about kids' family members. thought i'd share a conversation i had with a kid yesterday. we were working on our compositions on a special person and this student picked her mom to write about:

me: wow, you picked your mom! {smiling} don't forget to include something that she does well.

student: {thoughtful, looking up} hmmm, she's a good dancer. she does it for work.

me: cool...is she a teacher at a school (studio)?

student: {matter of factly} no, she's a stripper.

me: {trying to conceal ANY reaction} pause. oh, ok. well let's just write that she's a good dancer. {nodding head encouragingly}


and you thought all we talked about were addition facts and nouns!!!


*currently rockin' out to: drop it like it's hot-snoop dogg