Friday, July 21, 2017

Accept No Substitute!

Sitting at the first grade teacher's desk, filling in for her one day,  I heard the kids coming down the hall from the bus. One little girl had out run the others and when she saw me instead of her regular teacher, she turned back and announced in her loudest voice, "It's a SUB! And she's OLD!!" Then she proceeded to come in and welcome me with her sweetest smile.

I remembered her when I saw this cute anecdote.

A fourth grader asked the teacher’s assistant, "How old are you?"
"You should never ask an adult’s age," the teacher interrupted.
"That’s okay," the assistant said, smiling. "I’m fifty."
"Wow, you don’t look that old," the boy said. The teacher was breathing a sigh of relief when another child chimed in, "Parts of her do."

17 comments :

Arlene G said...

Oh my this made me chuckle. Thanks for a laugh this morning.

Ramblings of a Retired Lady said...

LOL, gotta love our kiddos....they speak their heart and never consider feelings....lol Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Hello, kids say the darndest things. LOL! I do not mind telling people my age, 60 and still going. Hopefully lots more years to go. Happy Friday, enjoy your day and weekend!

Anonymous said...

that is hilarious. remember when your son asked mother where did she get her old neck??

Visits With Mary said...

Children say the cutest things!!!

Ginny Hartzler said...

That is funny! I bet you have lots of stories from your teaching. Teachers shape our future generation, and I think they should get more respect and more pay.

Connie said...

Hahaha! Kids are honest when it comes to speaking their minds. :)

Pamela M. Steiner said...

Oh my!!! Don't kids say "the darndest things?" Ha Ha! Gotta love their sweet innocence!

Patsy said...

My great grandson ran his finger up and down my arm.
Then looked me in the face and said Oh what happen to your arm?
I just said it got very old. He still can not get that his grandmother is my child and she calls me mommy.

Nonnie said...

Kids are way too honest!

Carla from The River said...

Cute! Thank you for the chuckle.
xx oo
Carla

Rose said...

Kids are just so honest...Lorelei tells me she likes my fluffiness!

a joyful noise said...

I enjoyed your anecdote and especially your story. Made me smile and chuckle. I don't feel "old" but when I look in the mirror, I know different. I remember many years ago, when I thought 30 was old. Thanks for your lovely post today. Also thank you for visiting my blog and your inspiring comment about the aged hospice volunteer and her cheerful attitude so early in the morning. I am sad for you to loose your son. Our children should not go before us, but I realize it does happen more often than not. May God bless you Karen as you continue to minister on your blog and also to others. I serve Jesus and will not accept a substitute !!

NanaDiana said...

LOL- Out of the mouths of babes! I loved this.

I hope you have a wonderful, wonderful weekend, Karen. xo Diana

Lowcarb team member said...

This made me laugh.
Children say the funniest things sometimes ...

My good wishes

All the best Jan

Doris said...

Haha, that's funny!! Thanks for the giggle!

Red Rose Alley said...

Oh, children say what they're thinking, don't they? I think that's why they're so special. I liked your story about the substitute. I remember like getting a substitute once in awhile. : )

~Sheri

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