Why didn't I think of that?

I have a little girl in my class whose vocabulary is off the charts. On one of the first days of school I was outside on recess duty and she ran over to me and explained that the different areas of the playground had special names. "This (she points) is Safari Africa and this is Rainbow City. Well it looks like Safari Africa could use a little bit of organization. So if you want to stay here and watch these kids, I will go over there and organize that!" I couldn't do much but giggle and agree to her proposal.

Now, a little background information. I am on a journey of weight-loss. My kids are getting used to me drinking my Spark in class (they know it as my vitamins) and taking my MNS daily vitamins when the alarm goes off before lunch. Just a few weeks ago I started weight training with a trainer four days a week before school. Well on my first triceps/chest day, I thought I would die. I was not sure how I was going to make it through the day-couldn't life a pencil-HA! So I thought I would have a little talk with my kids about my hard work. I hoped it would be something that they could connect with, as I explained that just like reading is hard for them, I am working out. It's hard for me, but I want to be really strong, so I will keep going and not give up.

Well even though this particular child is very intelligent. She missed the connection. After my whole schpeel about working hard and giving it our best, she raises her hand. "Mrs. Otten? Maybe you just shouldn't pick up such heavy stuff!" Problem solved.