Yesterday we had a mom come in to read a lovely story to the class. I extended an open invitation early in the year for anyone to come read a favorite story to the class whenever they had a free moment in the day. I was a bit surprised by the visit, as these special readings had been long finished.
However, I love surprises - and pride myself on my flexibility. (We'll chat more about THAT later.)
(But, a word of advice to anyone who comes to read to six-year-olds on the LAST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL? Do not come at the beginning of their last outside recess time. I'm just sayin'.)
We were in line to go outside when I had to quickly assemble them on the carpet- with promises of ENDLESS and EXTRA recess if they would give Mrs. Jones their undivided attention for ten minutes.
After I got the cats corralled, and they were sitting and waiting, Mrs. Jones proceeded to talk about the book, why she chose it, and other various items she felt were important to share with the kids.
At this point, my little Jack shouted, "Oh would you JUST READ the BOOK? Jeesh."
omg. I am still laughing.
Those kids are awesome and say what the rest of us are thinking.
ReplyDeleteLMAO!..... Theres nothing else to be said!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love it? The sweet honesty of our young! A great note to end the school year on, no?
ReplyDeleteOh please, please, please tell me the parent took it well...
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He just said what had to be said. What a crazy momma!
ReplyDeleteand this boys and girls is how jack earned his angel wings...i like jack....
ReplyDeleteHaving been a guest reader in my daughter's preschool... I totally can picture this and understand it!! We, however, had to sign up for times during a certain week. Certainly encouraged to come anytime but also encouraged to check in and at least kinda schedule it first!!
ReplyDeleteJack's my hero!
I need Jack in most of my meetings at work.
ReplyDeleteWell, seriously, if it's story time, then just READ, dammit! I'm with Jack.
ReplyDeleteYou know you were thinking the same thing :).
ReplyDeleteGotta love kids! They'll say what the rest of us are thinking:) Too cute.
ReplyDeleteoh man, thats just what my lil fellow would do. heh.
ReplyDeleteI would have said that even if there was not recess coming.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, but I have to go with John here. Just read the book would you. LOL
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, I meant Jack, the little boy. I can't even comprehend and retain what I read two minutes ago. We expect the youngsters to do so much with their reading comprehension!
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing Mrs. Jones's kid got shoved during recess?
ReplyDeletexoxo
Way to go Jack!
ReplyDeleteJeesh indeed!!
ReplyDeleteI love kids !!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDon't you wish we could all be as unfiltered as Jack???
ReplyDeleteLess talkee, more readee!
ReplyDeletePriceless!
ReplyDeleteHeh...you go, Jack!
ReplyDeleteWe had a parent volunteer offer to bring her bird in if we could promise to keep the class silent for 15 minutes.
24, 5-6 year olds, silent, for 15 minutes..with a bird in the room.
no deal.
Peace ~ Rene
If I didn't know better, I'd swear Jack was me. *Book flying across room and phwacking me on the side of the head*
ReplyDeleteRECESS!
School's. Out. For. Summer!
Give that kid a star for the day! Love this!
ReplyDeleteSome things are just more important that reading books. ; )
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to that woman's poor child...I can only imagine the cringing and seat slouching. I'm sure she had good intentions though.
ReplyDeleteYeah, READ it for god's sake!
ReplyDeleteThis is so share worthy! Sent the link to your blog to a couple of teachers that will so relate!
ReplyDeleteJack's got the right idea. You just don't mess around on the last day of school especially when recess is on the line!
Oh lordy yes. Read it, get it over with lady! Ha!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that kids don't have a filter yet. Well, ok, I don't always love it, but in this case, I love it big time! ;-)
ReplyDeleteJack is nothing if not direct! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat Jack?? Mrs. Jones JUST wants to do her ONE good deed for the year.
ReplyDeleteOkay... I'm NOT buying it either... yeah, just read it already!
That'll teach her to pick a more reasonable day and time for reading!
ReplyDelete:-)
jj
I vote for Jack for President of the world.
ReplyDeleteThat ad at the top of your page? For Keen's shoes? Those are the ones I tripped in and sent me to the ER. For a total of $2500 and I have no insurance.
Other than that? You can throw those shoes in the washing machine. You know, to get the blood off.
Obviously Mrs. Jones had no clue that this wasn't about her. Jack was right. Sheesh!
ReplyDeleteI think I was Jack when I was 6 - unfortunately my patience has never improved... Mrs Jones - even her name is boring ;0)
ReplyDeleteLOL!!
ReplyDeleteI'd still do that hehehehehe
So Jack's mom didn't have a problem reading the book anyway?
ReplyDeleteSnicker - he's AWESOME!!
And weren't you thinking the exact same thing?????
ReplyDeletehilarious!
ReplyDeleteMy guess is that woman doesn't spend much time around children including her own. Priceless comment on Jack's part. Maybe next time she could bring in a healthy snack like carrots along with a side of tofu.
ReplyDeleteYeah... just get on with it!
ReplyDeleteHow did you keep from cracking up right then and there?
ReplyDeleteYou didn't did you....