Image 22: Votto


I am missing the kinders.  I haven't been in their room for awhile, so when they see me in the hallway, they all want to tell me something.  It's hard to respond to each kid but I really try.  Imagine a long line of kiddos walking by, all earnestly screaming out sentences to you as they pass:

Hi Mrs. Dr. H.!
What are you doing here Mrs. Dr. H?
Mrs. Dr. H. I haven't seen you in a long while.
I'm mad at my brother.  He hit me in the head with his shoe!
I wrote a sentence!
I read a book about pancakes!
I have a coat that matches this outfit!  It has roses on it!
I lost 5 teeth in ONE WEEK!
My birthday is in 3 days.
My birthday is on June 25th.  Just like 25 cents!

It's a pretty cool gig, nodding and giving the thumbs up to each kid as they walk by, accepting hugs from a few line jumpers, waving good bye as they walk on down the hallway.  I love those little kinders.  I hope they know that.  They're neat little peeps.
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Anonymous said…
I just LOVE that kinder story! I can just see you smiling, nodding, and giving a thumbs up to those kiddies! I love to respond to former students like that when they see me in the hall. I wish I could see you in the hall each day and tell you my news!
N
8:19 PM
mm said…
Thanks for sharing their comments... super cute.

BTW- Your image looks like his pix. Well done!
8:51 PM
Kc said…
I also like walking the halls and interacting a bit with the bigs. It's especially nice to see the ones that are former students. Let's face it, teaching and literacy work are generally good things to do.
8:55 PM
Goodwoman said…
I want your relationship with the Kinders!
9:02 PM
Anonymous said…
Of course those little kinder peeps know you love them. And they love you.
You warm the cockles of my heart.

D/
10:13 PM
Gina Marie said…
This was such a cute post. Made me wish I worked with kinders - especially loved the kid whose brother hit him with the shoe. We've all been there.

The word verification for this comment is "mesticle." Like testicle with an "M." Fabulous
9:19 AM
LH said…
Kinders are so great. I sometimes think of going back to the classroom and teaching kindergarten.

But then I think....hmmmm...all day with the kinders....not sure I have the stamina.

On another score, I just found out that a CincinnatiRed player (not Votto) lives in our town and his kids go to a school here. INTERESTING!
4:52 PM
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