Kids say the darnedest things-high school edition

We all love the old Bill Cosby show where he would interview kids as they gave hilarious answers to mundane questions. We are always surprised and amused by what comes out of the mouths of babes, but high schoolers can take this shock and amusement to a whole new level.

While this is not a comprehensive list (I really need to write them down), these are some of the best I can remember.

In reference to Sponge Bob, "Mrs. Medeiros, does jelly really come from jellyfish?" Imagine his shock when he leaned it was actually made from fruit not seafood.

In reference to the Irish, "Are leprechauns real?" "No." "Really, because I saw a thing on animal planet and they said they were real." And yes, this child was serious. A debate over unicorns also ensued.

Still in reference to Irish I migration "Can you walk from Ireland to America?" (Me, No) "Why don't they build a bridge?" (Because it would have to cross the Atlantic Ocean) "well they have a bridge over water going to Pensacola." Had to pull out a map and look at distance on this one.

While working on a map activity, "Mrs. Medeiros, is Massachusetts a southern state?"

After using an Abraham Lincoln quote in class, "How do you know he said that? He's dead."

"Are Native Americas from America? What color are they?"

"How does our Spanish teacher know Spanish if she's not from Mexico?"

During a discussion about the resignation of the pope. Me-"Who is considered the first pope?" Student-"Buddha?"

"How can Mrs. Hart be your mom if your last name is Medeiros?"

"Is President Andrew Jackson one of Michael Jackson's brothers? How about Jessie Jackson?"

"Did Abraham Lincoln and George Washington know each other?"


I feel I should add that no, none of these students are "slow" or "dumb." However, they each suffer from that dreaded teenage affliction of speaking without thinking. Today I asked one if he ever thought that maybe he shouldn't say somethings before he says them. He replied with a resounding, "nope!"

I really wish I could write down all of these and give them to the students in 10 years. Can you imagine some of the things that must have come out of your mouth at 14? Teenagers aren't as cute as small children, but their minds can come up with some of best unintentional humor.

A series of unfortunate events

Some days I am convinced my life is a crappy version of the Truman Show. You know where Jim
Carey is the "star" of a reality show but has no idea. All of his acquaintances are in on it, and the producers plot crappy things o happen to him.

For example, tonight, I get home as the tornado sirens are going off, get the kiddo safely in and ready for bed. It is only after the bottom falls out before I realize I had gone o the grocery store and there is food sitting in the back of my car.

I decide that everything can wait but the milk, the milk must get out! I wait for the rain to slack up some and make a break for it. Well slack or no slack I get covered from head to toe in some very cold rain. I get the milk out, close the car and run for the house, splashing water all over me as I run.

Finally, the precious milk is safe! Or is it?? A few hours later as I am getting ready for bed, I go to the fridge for some juice (I decline to comment on the fermentation level of said juice ;) only to discover a white liquid covering the self and dripping down the drawers.

Fortunately I had just wash my kitchen towels and had a stack handy. Everything has to get taken out, the milk sopped up, and then wiped with a Clorox wipe.

Now I have a problem, I have a gallon of milk that needs a new container but my tea pitcher if full of tea. However I do have another fancy crystal pitcher we got for a wedding present that only get brought out for fancy stuff (it been used like twice). So you guessed it, my milk is now back in my fridge but in a fancy pitcher, but I was unsure about having it uncovered, so my fancy pitcher is also covered with a piece of tinfoil.

So you see, my only conclusion can be that these things ate planned and staged for the general public's amusement. I mean really, could these things actually happen unless they were planned and staged just without my knowledge?

And yes, as I was putting everything back, I decided I needed a larger glass of juice :)

Long pause...

Ok, it has been a while but I'm back. There has been way too much going on to try to even catch up, but it has been eventful.

Learning to be a single parent has been very difficult. I need a lot of help to be a mom, and I've had to learn to say, "hey I need some help over here!" My house is messy, I may not always cook dinner, and my child may or may not always get a bath, but we are happy and healthy.

A good friend warned me that the hardest thing about being apart is resentment, and she was right! I know he misses us and would love to be here with us, but some days when I am dealing with a fussy kid, stressful job, and crazy life I want to yell, loudly, at him. None of my frustrations are his fault, but he isn't here to help a d that frustrates me more! Just a vicious cycle :)

Today's message at church was just what my soul needed. Stephanie reminded us of Jesus retuning to Nazareth to preach. Can you imagine how proud his hometown was to see the son of god return to his city to preach their message? Well they should have been, but they weren't. They tried to throw him off a cliff. Jesus' own hometown rejected him because they still saw him as the little kid he once was and not the savior.

While I am no savior, this message was so powerful given the events of this month. Many of you know the trial I have had over the past few weeks, and it has been so difficult to be rejected by my people, my hometown. However, Pastor Stephanie reminded us, it wasn't our job to fix these people. We should show them love no matter what and understand that their hearts can be changed through Christ's love.

I cannot tell you how powerful that was for me. Jesus could not change the hearts of his people and they tried to kill him, but he still loved them. The people who have hurt me do not have to answer to me, I am not their judge. Jesus called me to love, and I can do that! I love my job and my students!! This year has not been the best, but as long as I continue to do my best and show Christ's love through my actions maybe it will get better.

There is a long time between now and June, and sometimes I think I won't be able to make it. However, I have a wonderful family and amazing coworkers and I can get by with a little help from my friends :)