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A Teeny Tiny Teacher

Once Upon a Time

I made it!  I made it!  I made it!

The first week is officially over (even though it was only three days, but it still counts) and I survived.  I am *still* loving my class and loving being back in the classroom.  This little (albeit, crowded with 30 kids) group of new first graders is all about every little thing I do.  If I read a story, they ask for another one.  If I sing a song, they want to do it again.  If I say it’s time to go home, they say, “Already?  Nooooo!”  

I KNOW!!  Not one of them has cried.  I tend to have them in shock for most of the first day so they don’t know that they can cry (and probably should).  The second day is usually when I sink in.  This crazy lady is going to be their teacher.  Then school for the whole livelong day sinks in, too.  Dramatically. Which produces tears on their part and mine.

But not this year.

I also assigned them spots in line (number order because it really helps with all of the “She cut me!” and “I was first!” and pushing and shoving and kids stepping on my feet and THIS CLASS REMEMBERS WHERE THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE.  With the exception of two little ones who are really young, but everyone else helps them by pulling on their arms and yanking them back into place.  It’s a real love fest.  

This is the best honeymoon ever.

Anywho . . . 

Once upon a time, like three days ago, I took pictures of my kids on the first day of school in all of their glory.  And I was really proud of my idea because it was different from the frames that our kinder teachers do.  I wanted to switch it up a bit for the parents.

Then I posted that pic on my blog.

And then I received a couple of comments.  

Apparently, my placement of the students made it seem as if a bear was giving birth to each kid as they held up their adorable flag banner announcing that they were in first grade.

Did I notice this?  No.  Did my hubby notice when I showed how great the picture quality of his DSLR Whatchamacallit Fancy Camera That I Just Barely Know How To Use turned out?  No.  
NO.  NO.  NO!
I was proud.  I was loud.  And I just slapped it up on a random blog post.
I reviewed all 30 pics.  With horror.  
Every single one showed a first grader with a new mommy.
KILL ME NOW.
So.
I went to school on Friday and I re-took (is that even a word?) every single one.  Which gave me an opportunity to add polka dots and outline the font.  So there.
I lied and told the kids that the pictures turned out blurry.  And that we would now be taking our pictures in front of a blue background clear across the classroom, as far away as possible from the offending bear.  And I told them to pretend it was still the first day even though their hair was different and they weren’t wearing the same clothes.  It was fine.  It will be fine.  It was fine.  IT’S FINE, I keep telling myself.
MUCH BETTER, right?  I have analyzed this picture and I have looked and looked and LOOKED for anything that might be out of place.  And I can’t find anything.  
Phew.
That was a close one.  Except for all the pins of the other one.  Except that.  
I also had someone ask me for the banner.  Which is fine with me. I wish I had time to offer different colors and different grade levels, but I barely have time to type this.  So, for now, it just comes in these colors with that saying and that’s all.  THAT’S ALL.  Obviously, I’m barely hanging on here.  Can’t you tell?  
Click {HERE} to download.  
And if you like the idea of the bear in the background, well, that’s not included.
Although mine might be available soon because I can’t stand to look at him anymore.
So there’s that.
*Polka dot and Chevron Papers from Dreamlike Magic.  
*Frame from Tales from Outside the Classroom
*Font from Kimberly Geswein

Comments

  2. Amy Holt says

    Love everything about this post! Thanks so much for the banner!

  3. Kim Hamilton says

    The whole thing is just so darn funny to me. I can't stop giggling at your expense. I'm a bad person! 🙂

  4. Mr. First Grade says

    Oh goodness! I read your post and didn't notice either! I'm only laughing because I make silly mistakes like this all the time and could totally see this happening in my room, too!

    Glad you were a good sport about it!

    Andrew
    Mr. First Grade

  5. Miss Foote says

    I can't decide what is better…the laughter from this post or my joy over the Dodgers comeback win last night. I would never have noticed the bear until you pointed it out!

    Laurie
    Chickadee Jubilee

  6. The Polished Teacher says

    You seriously had me laughing so hard on this post! I never saw the bear in the first picture but now it's all I can picture. If this is how your year is going to be in blog posts I cannot wait to read on! You are hilarious!

    The Polished Teacher

  7. Emma Goliff says

    Oh, I just went through a couple of tissues from laughing/crying so hard! I texted my bff to make sure she reads this. LOVE your sense of humor and that you can share this with us!! I think I would have to take the bear down too–I would start laughing every single time I look at the board!!

    emma

  9. Miss Kindergarten says

    bahhahahah hahahah! "do not pin this" ahhahah!!! I love you and I love the little model posing with the banner! TOO cute!!!

  11. karen says

    OMG I seriously belted out laughing reading this. I'm not gonna lie, I noticed the "birth" shot the other day but I never would have pointed it out. DO NOT PIN THIS …This is not natural people! hahaha! You are hysterical!
    Karen

  12. Julie Stowe says

    So funny. What a fabulous start to the year. You are never going to forget is one! And now for some encouragement….brilliant idea and looks fantastic with blue backing and spots!
    Julie 🙂
    Mrs Stowe's Kinder Cottage

  13. Sandy says

    I'm laughing out loud right now!!! (Just like everyone else!!!!) Hilarious!!!!!!!! Great way to start off the new year! 🙂

    Soaring Through Second

  14. miss m says

    Hilarious! I always visit your blog first because you make me laugh so much!!! Thanks for the wonderful banner, too! LOVE it!

  15. Mary says

    Absolutely love visiting your blog! 🙂 You have the best stories!

  19. Anita says

    I noticed in your original post, but didn't want to comment on it because I didn't want to be rude, and you were so proud of the pictures! Your new pics are much better! 🙂

  20. Mrs Poultney says

    Hahaha, maybe you can start a new board called DO NOT PIN! Too funny, I can't even look at that bear anymore, I would def take it down or laugh out loud at it everyday!

    Tania
    Mrs Poultney's Ponderings

  22. Meredith Walsky says

    That is funny! I'm sure all of us have done something like this at some point in our careers. Good thing someone caught it before it was too late! Love the "do not pin" sign as well. The new pictures I'm sure will be absolutely perfect!

    Meredith
    1, 2, Eyes On You!

  23. Lovely Nina says

    LOL I would have retaken the pics too and it is "FINE" 🙂

  24. Mrs. Cockrell says

    Ohmygod. I just laughed so hard. Out loud. While I'm supposed to be watching Breaking Bad with the hubs. Ha! Tooooo funny, and SO something that would happen to me. But the new ones are PRECIOUS! And in my fave colors, no less! Congrats on your first week down!

    -Gayla
    Teach On.

  25. Cecile says

    I've been laughing so hard—I even read it out loud to my husband and made him come and look at the bear giving birth.:) He didn't even crack a smile. I always love to read your blogs and comments, though, because no matter what it is, you always take it in stride and make it sound funny. Thanks for sharing that wonderful sense of humor with us.

  26. CarolP says

    Thank you for the great laugh!!! So funny. To be quite honest- I'm not sure I would have noticed (I don't tend to notice things other people do). I needed that laugh tonight. I have the same bear- never thought of using him like that. heehee I love what you wrote on the first pic. Carol

  28. Maria Manore says

    Oh dear Lord. I swear some things can only happen to YOU. I'm not sure I will ever forget the image of your bear giving birth. Happy new school year!

    Maria

  29. Karyn says

    Oh so funny. I have to say I noticed te bear the other day and thought "oh that's odd, I wonder if she noticed the bear" but didn't want to offend you by pointing it out. So glad you have such a great sense of humor! You had me laughing so hard from this post and I needed it today! 🙂

  30. Lyndsey (A Year of Many "Firsts") says

    Hahahahahahaha!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!! Sorry I couldn't help with the editing. I don't see any signs of birthing babies in the new blue background. Hahahahah!!! It is SO CUTE.

  31. Luv My Kinders says

    Love the new banner photos! I so look forward to all of your posts. You are just so funny! Always just when I need a good laugh too! Thanks for sharing all your funny stories. It is encouraging to know it isn't just me that these type of things happen to…lol…

  33. Katie Lisen says

    Ha!!! I didn't even notice the position of the bear before. Reading this made me laugh out loud!!
    Lisen:)

  34. Jennifer Ross says

    hehehe!! I'm telling that it wasn't the first day of school!! 🙂

  35. Trish says

    LOL! Thanks for the good belly laugh! I'm with you, I would not be able to look at that bear in the same way ever again!

  36. Kindercathi says

    I laughed so hard CUZ that would be something I would do! And my team wouldn't tell me until I put the pictures up on the power point for the parents on Curriculum Night! "The HORRORS"! Thanks for your sense of humor and all you do for all of us out here in the trenches!

  37. Melissa Chae says

    I did't notice the bear either and the only reason I did is because of your big arrow. Like the new pics too. Knowing me, I would've sent it home that way and some parent would be in my room the next day! Good catch!

    Melissa
    Ms. Chae Charges In

  39. Julie says

    i was laughing so hard at your post that my husband wanted to know what was so funny. i went back and explained your first post and then read through the highlights of this post and i laughed even harder. i can't stop chuckling and crying. so funny! i noticed the odd placement of the child's head in the original pic, but to say the bear is giving birth and that you had a picture of every first grader with its new mommy… oh my goodness! i think i will bookmark this post and re-visit it when i need a good laugh.

  40. Diana says

    You are hilarious! This is exactly why I obsess about photo backgrounds at school. I seem to always end up with crazy first grade photo bombers in mine 🙂

  41. jenny says

    LMAO… what a riot! I love your attitude! What a great story you have! If you were in my building, we would somehow make that bear appear everywhere… in your mailbox, in the yearbook, in the staff room, in a newsletter, etc. This is what makes teaching fun… the ability to giggle and laugh at yourself and with others! Have a GREAT year!

  44. Deanne Lanni says

    This is soooo something I would have done!!!! I'm glad you are able to see the humor in these things. That is what makes life so fun!

  45. Deanne Lanni says

    This is soooo something I would have done!!!! I'm glad you are able to see the humor in these things. That is what makes life so fun!

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