Miss Maddie

With the new year upon us, it is again time to turn our attention toward some delightful first grade antics. Maddie is my friend with a huge imagination, an adorable mess of curly hair, and a sizeable creative streak, the combination of which often causes random amusement and sometimes hilarity.

Monday, Maddie's first day as Top Banana (Student of the Week)...

Miss Post: Maddie, are you ready to share your pictures with us for your Top Banana time?

Maddie: [excitedly shares pictures...returns to rug]

Miss Post: Thanks, Maddie! Okay, now I'd like you all to start thinking about...yes, Maddie?

Maddie: Am I going to have my Top Banana time now?

Miss Post: Maddie, you just had your Top Banana time!

Maddie: [pause] Oh, yeah...

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Thursday, Maddie's half birthday...

Miss Post: Maddie, what is that bundle you're holding?

Maddie: It's a bunch of cards my friends made me for my half birthday! There are so many, like two...or 50!!

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Wednesday, during a math lesson...

Miss Post: We've been talking about making halves. I have some dimes and nickels on this plate. Who can tell me how many I need to put on the other plate in order to make half? Maddie?

Maddie: [genuinely] Hot dogs?


*Really?*

I love this girl.