Baby Announcement!

I really think I can feel you moving around now. I have felt it for a couple days, but I’ve been unsure. The first time I felt you was on September 14th. We were on our way in the car to Greenbriar for Nana’s birthday dinner. We were listening to Oldies. Helter Skelter must have moved you to dance! I thought I felt a little poke. Smile

Today I told the kids I was pregnant! I brought in pink cookies to celebrate. At 11:45, I had Eva pass out napkins to everyone. After that, I asked the kids to make a prediction for what they thought we would do with the napkins. A couple of the boys guessed, “We are going to fold the napkins.” “We are going to throw the napkins in the air.” Ummm… Very boy answers. Finally, Prem said, “We are going to eat cookies.” I answered enthusiastically, “Oh, really? Prem, why do you think that? What do you know about napkins that some kids don’t know?” He explained that when you have a napkin, it is used for food. I told the kids that he was right. I did have something for them. While I was passing out the pink cookie to each of them, I asked them to make observations about the cookie. “It is round.” “It is pink.” “It has sprinkles.” Yes, yes, yes! I asked, “Why would I give you a pink cookie?” The kids responded excitedly, “It’s your birthday.” I told them that would be a good guess since usually people bring treats on their birthday. However, that wasn’t it. I asked what they think of when they see pink. Someone said, “Valentine’s Day.” Yes… I led them through a series of questions about what boys think when I give them a handout on pink paper. I was trying to get them to say that it is girly. I never got that response. Smile Finally, Alec, a student who is only with our class for specials and lunch, said, “My teachers were talking about someone having a baby.” “Oh!” I said, “So… Why would I give you a pink cookie?” Some of the kids suggested, “Someone is having a baby!” “Yes… Why would I give you a cookie?” FINALLY, Jeneice squeaked out, “You are having a baby.” YES! They got it. 10 minutes and counting Smile The kids all clapped and cheered. They were very excited. Some of them looked a little confused, and one asked if I had a baby in my stomach. Just wait until it really starts growing! A couple of the kids said, “On your computer you have a document that says ‘Baby Names.’ They certainly are very observant, but they never asked earlier! A few of the kids put their heads against my belly and some of them touched my belly as they passed by me. They are thrilled! We made it out to recess after the kids stopped teachers in the hall to share the news Smile They wanted to share the news with everyone (even though the word was already out!) On the playground the kids went crazy running to their friends to share the news.