pants

The time has come folks. The 'ol pants are a little snug in the waistline and I had to do the rubber band trick for the first time yesterday. I used a dignified hair band to match the color of my pants. It is pretty embarrassing, but surprisingly comfortable and efficient. My pants stayed up and I was able to breath. Hooray! I want to put off maternity clothes for as long as possible.

Today was the first time someone looked at me and asked if I am pregnant. It was a parent at school, and I have to say, it took a lot of nerve. I mean, I do have a little bump and one could sort of see it through the dress that I wore today. But, sheesh, isn't it a rule that you have to be pretty certain if you are going to risk asking a person if she is preggo? I didn't know what to say and seeing that the word is not out with parents, I was speechless (rare, I know). I just hemmed and hawed a bit then she said "You ARE aren't you!?!?" I asked her not to tell people since it has not been announced to parents yet (last week it was announced to faculty). She did offer to throw me a baby shower with SFDS parents, so that was sweet.

Today was my first day of school. I am beat. My new class is sweet, but pretty squirmy. Those little boys sure do have a lot of energy! I keep reminding myself it is the same each new school year and the kids are just excited and getting used to the routines, but it is completely tiring. I am on all day long, and all smiles to boot. I can't believe this is my 11th year teaching. Crazy.