Out of the Mouth of Babes

I recently decided to tell my students my "big" news . . . I was prompted a few days ago by some very thoughtful and honest comments, such as:

"Mrs. Culp," while starting straight at my stomach, "I think you've gained a few pounds."

And, again with the tummy stare, "Wow, your stomach is getting big."

Thanks, kids. They really don't miss anything. When I did finally tell my students I was pregnant, they were very cute about it. Very excited at the prospect of a little-Mrs.-Culp-baby-boy. That made up for all the potential "fatty" comments. (What if I wasn't pregnant and did just gain a few pounds? That would have been a big blow to the ego! However, I suppose the bright side is that I don't usually look like I have a beer gut, so there was a noticeable difference when a child started to grow in my belly.)

Anyway, so once I did drop the bomb, of course there was one girl who piped up, "Oh! Mrs. Culp! That be good you pregnant, I was 'bout to be thinking that was your normal stomach!"

Thanks again, kids . . . and way to go on the grammar usage I've been teaching you.