topic: What makes you feel nervous? Why?

kid's response: My dad feel nervous when he don't listen to what my mom says.

me: okay, how many times does 2 go into 6?

same kid: (after a long hesitation): thuhrrrrrrreeeee.

me: don't speak like that. speak like a normal 3rd grader.

same kid: sorray. i's born in french! (grins)

....


caught same student picking her nose during class
me: s, go to the restroom and wash your hands please...
same kid: ooooook. (comes running back in less than a minute)
me: let me see your hands. (dry) did you really wash them?
same kid: (wiggles fingers) yes, just the tips!

this post is so soccer mom-ish

- yesterday was mother's day