What do you want to be when you grow up?

There is never a dull moment when teaching Kindergarten. We are currently finishing a unit on Community Helpers and I asked the children to draw a picture of what they might like to be when they grow up. Here are some responses:

"I want to be a pirate when I grow up." (Illegal, but doable)

"A princess." (Umm...how about an actress?)

"A King." (Of what?)

"A monkey." (What do you want to be WHEN YOU GROW UP. Not when it's Halloween.)

"A ghost." (When you grow up. Not when you're dead."

"A circle." (We're doomed.)

Hubby-isms: Guest Appearance by a Co-Worker

The husband has really been watching himself or perhaps he's really improved his vocabulary and speaking skills. I'd like then, to introduce my friend, co-worker, and teaching partner. Unwittingly thrown into the kindergarten mee-lee, he is still learning kindy-speak. Here are a few examples:

To a pair of student teachers who want to learn the ropes:

Ladies, ask lots of questions. Tell me what you need. Just SUCK ME DRY.

To the kids as they enter the class:

C'mon and take off your clothes quickly so we can have fun on the carpet!

To his group of attentive 4 and 5 year olds:

Who wants to come up and touch Mr. Pickle?