Friday, January 19, 2007

I loved you first

For Christmas this year I gave every student a pair of gloves with their name written on it with fabric paint. I asked them to remember me and how much I love them when they wear the gloves.

A little boy in my class - "Do you really love me?"
Teacher - "Yes, I do."
Little boy - "Even when I have a bad day and lose playtime, you still love me?"
Teacher - "Yes. It doesn't change."
Little boy is quiet for a moment then says, "I am saving your gloves until I'm a man so I can remember you."
Teacher - "I think that is a beautiful idea."
Little boy ...suddenly worried...."Do you think my wife will get angry?"
Teacher - very near laughing - "Why would she be angry?"
Little boy - "Because I loved you first."

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