The One where Amy Laughs at Her Students.

If my life were made into a reality tv comedy, I'm sure most of the epsiodes would be based in my career. I teach Early Childhood Special Education.

That means 2 1/2 - to - 6 year olds.

Most of whom you cannot understand.

And many of whom cannot understand you.

Let the fun begin.

So today one of my beloved munchkins rolls off the bus, beaming as usual.
Today, he is so proud. He is a 'big boy.' He is wearing his brother Jimmy's clothes.

Me: "Oh, very cool. You are growing big like your brother!"

Student: pets the sleeves of his sweatshirt, grinning ear to ear.

Me: "Is it soft?" (I never miss the chance for vocabulary development. Soft vs. rough, big vs. little. I ask a lot of stupid questions.)

Student: lifts shirt to his nose and takes a big whiff.
"Yup. It's soft."

Ouch.
We're gonna need a little more practice with 'soft.'
I wouldn't expect anything else.

And...I love it.