pregnancy commentary

i told my class of twenty 3-5 year-olds that i had a baby in my tummy. i explained that i couldn't hop, jump, and run like i normally do with them. we talked about it in circle time for like 20 minutes. they were enamored.

M: so don't you have to push the baby out down by your legs? (how does he know so much?!!)
N: no, silly. the doctor takes it out!

L: but why can't you come back after you have the baby?
me: well, babies need a lot of care when they are so little
L: please? we could build you a crib?

M: but, did you know babies cry a lot?

E: are you gonna get this big (arms out)?! are you gonna get fat?
oh child, it's happening.

today, the next day, the kids stared at me with a puzzled look. "but ms. lawler, you said you were having a baby. where is it?" if only it took a day, right?