I just got the best reaction to my news! :)

hollybabe · September 2009

I teach high school French. Today I had my level three class, with whom I'm very close. They're amazing kids.

In my room, I have a "parking lot" on the wall, where kids can post random questions they want me to answer whenever I get a chance during our lesson. Three different students went up today and posted a question on the parking lot and then there was a lot of giggling and smothered laughing going on afterward. I had a feeling I knew what the question was.

At the end of class, I went over and pulled down the post it notes. One said "How do you say 'Are you pregnant, Madame?' in French?" They were mortified to have asked, but still dying to know the answer. I said "Oh no, I guess I've eaten too many cheeseburgers!!" Their faces fell and they looked very nervous (which I enjoyed immensely for a second). Then I said "No, I'm just kidding guys, this bump is from a baby; I'm pregnant." The entire class cheered really loudly and some even hugged each other. It was SO sweet!

On one hand, I can't believe their nerve, but on the other, it made me feel so good about finally coming clean. Had to share.

baileebou · September 2009

that is the sweetest story ever. thank you so much for sharing

cherylnicole · September 2009

What a cute story!!!!

anabell0920 · September 2009

that's really cute!

locash · September 2009

So, wait. You didn't answer them in French? Where's the learning in that? Wink That's a very cute story and I'm guessing it was a great experience for you!