January 6, 2009
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On t’aime bien!
After lunch today, I gathered my group of 22 wild and crazy toddlers on the carpet before me and proceeded to teach them a fun winter song. While singing to them with my usual idiotic and overly dramatic gestures, many of the kids started giggling and I heard Cécile say: “On t’aime bien!” Only the words were spoken in very quick Kid French and I wasn’t 100% sure that I had heard correctly, especially since it seemed so out of context. In English, then, I asked her what she had said. “On t’aime bien, Tiffany!” The confused look must have remained, however, because one of my English-speaking girls interpreted for me: “We love you, Tiffany!” And then, all of a sudden, the entire class shouted in unison that they loved me, and they all stood up and squished me in the most loving bisous-filled hug sandwich.
I think I turned bright red from embarrassment, but what a completely beautiful and unexpected moment.
Some days I’m convinced that I have the greatest job in the entire world.
Comments (12)
That is the most awesome and adorable munchkin story I’ve heard probably since the Charlie bit my finger video came out. You’ll be one of those rare, exceptional teachers they remember later on in life.
How wonderful!
Oh, that’s a fantastic story and I’m sure their love is very well-deserved!
The young ones wear their emotions on their sleeves. If they love you they will tell you so, and if they are mad at you there is no disguising it. A wonderful, innocent age. I like the age before deceit. Enjoy them!
How sweet. You definitely have one of the greatest jobs in this world.
i admire you more than you know. and what an excellent playlist you have!
@murisopsis -
I like the age before deceit, too; that’s a good way of putting it.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
@skibum139 -
Thank you to both comments.
Most people tend to think I have an unusual taste in music, so I’m glad to know there’s someone else out there a little like me.
C ‘ est récofortant de se sentir aimée par ses jeunes élèves .
Michel
Tu enseignes à des élèves français ?
Amitié
N ‘ utilise pas le système ” reply ” avec moi , s ‘il te plaît . Il ne marche pas.
Merci pour tes voeux . je te souhaite une heureuse année , Tiffany .
Amitié
Michel
When a child can trust you so implicitly that she would say ” I love you ” without any hesitation, then you know that you have mastered the art of love, of giving and receiving and of endearing and limitless hugs. But you know what? I am not at all surprised. Celebrate life.