Let the Valentine's Day Adventures Begin

I love the imagination of children. Their minds seem to thrive even more around the time of Valentine's Day. They want the very best for me and dream that I have a handsome secret love out there somewhere in the world just waiting for the opportunity to bring me treats. Today I got a box of chocolates in the mail for Valentine's Day. They were from my sister and quite grand. In reaction to this treat one of my students proceeded to say, "well we are waiting for you to get a ring in the mail from a man we do not even know named "Ben" (Like Ben and Jerry)." He was joking but to be honest there was a little truth to what he was saying. All of the precious twelve where bright eyed in agreement.

Now for the average single women teacher in the world these comments can just be depressing and annoying. Praise God I am not average. Instead I laugh and quickly reel them back in. Then for a little while my heart swells. To them I am Cinderella awaiting my handsome prince. My students want the very best for me and of course they want to be a part of a fairytale. I think this Valentine's week is going to be a fun week for us all.

Did I forget to mention the chocolate graham cracker heart I received yesterday as a surprise? I was at the church potluck and a handsome prince placed this treat at my seat before I arrived. I was quite taken a back and so were the other princesses at the table. The prince of course was very suave and gracious. Especially for an 8 year old. My students got a kick out of that story especially since some of them where there. They agreed though that my prince should be a little older than 8.