2/25/08
Scene: We are in the gym for a musical assembly. The lady performing in the assembly asks the students if they know what holiday comes in April that teachers just adore... and it isn't Easter (in a sarcastic tone).
Hunter: (shouting) TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
Sidenote: The presenter was talking about April 15th. Tax Day. And teacher appreciation week isn't even in April...

2/28/08
Scene: Sitting at the carpet, talking about goods and services. I asked if teachers provide goods or services. My students asked me why I wanted to be a teacher.
Me: I love kids so much. I think they are fun and they are so nice. Sometimes adults aren't as nice as kids. I laugh everyday. It's just great!
Daniel: Ms. Berg, you should get plastic surgery.
Me: (somewhat weary of delving into this topic) Why do you think that?
Daniel: Well, if you love kids so much, you could get plastic surgery to look like a kid again.
Me: Hmmm... I think I would make a tall 2nd grader.
Christian: Ms. Berg, what is plastic surgery?
Me: (Thinking: how do I answer this tactfully?) It is a surgery that can make your body look differently. For instance, someone who gets a bad burn, maybe on their face, might want plastic surgery to change the scars to smooth skin again.
Annalise: Do they use plastic to do this?
At this point, I want to end the conversation because first, they will go home and talk about it with their parents. I don't want parents wondering how plastic surgery came up in class. Second, we are SO off-topic... but gave me my good laugh for the day.