Lollipop Lick

As a preschool teacher, you get asked many interesting things...

But this question, definitely topped the questions asked in my teaching career.

As a teacher, you lose your voice quite frequently,
     at least as a young teacher you do.

I was having one of those weeks,
   where you cough more than you talk,
       and you can't make it through reading a page aloud without a drink of water.

Of course I am the teacher who forgot the cough drops at home...so I was eating a lollipop outside while the children played happily.  (I know, not a smart idea...only eat when you have enough to share...)

Well, precious little preschooler approaches me, and says...

"Miss "Young preschool teacher who should have known better" (actually said my last name), can I have a lick of your lollipop?"

My response, "No you may not, but thanks for asking."


I should have known better...but I guess we learn as we go,
      at least that's my hope.