Thursday, December 27, 2007

Just Go With It

It seems a mis-truth leaked to one of my classes prior to today, and though I am uncertain of where said rumour began, I do know that the outcome today was well received.

Walking down the stairs to one of my elementary school-aged classes, one of my students ran up and motioned for me to hurry to class. Upon nearing the doorway I saw that the lights were turned off and was expecting a prank that I wasn't so sure I could handle, but in fact, there was nothing malicious about their intentions...instead, I was greeted with a chorus of 'happy birthday', a cake on my desk with candles, presents, and a confetti firecraker! It was amazing, and the kids were SO excited that they had succeeded in surprising me. I didn't want to break their little hearts, and it seemed a shame to do so, so I played along. I celebrated my non-birthday birthday, by eating cake, talking about my birthday plans and playing games all class.

I wish I'd thought of this sooner!

2 comments:

Ben&Sangeeta said...

This is funny. Well, you have to be on your toes - never know when your birthday may be celebrated.
I think I heard that once ... somewhere...hmmmm
Merry Christmas Blynda and hope you have a fantastic New Year.
Miss you!!

Anonymous said...

Ha ha - I was reading that thinking *shit* I totally forgot Lynda's bday.

Erm... I was THERE at your bday last year, dumbass Bowden! Oh dear, oh dear. Too many christmas whiskies for me.