Where do babies come from?

The last school year, my students got to see my belly grow. The great thing about being pregnant and working with kids is that I get to answer all the "Where do babies come from?" questions. During reading groups one day, one of my students asks, "Is it going to hurt when they cut your stomach to get the baby out?" Without thinking, I answered, "No one is going to cut my stomach to get the baby out." Dang it. I just set myself up for this next question. "So how will the baby come out then?" Shit. Ummm, well...
"I know how the baby comes out." One of my students with autism speaks ever so quietly. This is going to be interesting.
"How?"
"Through a secret passageway."
"YES! Through a secret passageway. That's right."
And everyone was satisfied with that explanation. Sometimes it the simplest answers are the best answers.

It's been a while...

I think it's been about a year or so since I've posted anything on this blog! It started out as a homework assignment, and then I thought it would be a good place to jot down all the funny and memorable things that happen at my job from day to day. I know that I have forgotten a lot of things all ready, so I am going to try to keep it up!
I am still teaching students with special needs, and they are still providing me with joy and humor daily. I only hope I can meet their expectations as a teacher.