The kids have started doing something really, really weird – okay so weirdness isn’t exactly a shock to me anymore…but you know what I mean!
They’ve taken to crouching on all fours, and shoving their nostrils above people’s feet to get a good sniff. Anyone without shoes on is a target for them…I guess it’s a phase they are going through, I’m not sure. But it was only a matter of time before they got me –
(A child crouches down and starts to sniff the ground like a dog whilst making her way slowly to me…I try to edge away…but another one joins in…)
Child #1: Urghhhhhhhh! So smelly!
Me: Nooo! What, really? Are they?
Child #2: No don’t worry teacher, your feet are not smelly.
Me: Oh, thanks a lot!
Child #2: It’s your shoes that are smelly, not your feet.
Me: Wow. Thanks.
JUST FOR THE RECORD I DON’T HAVE SMELLY FEET OR SHOES…OR ANY OTHER VARIATION THAT BASICALLY MEANS THE SAME THING…I DON’T! WHAT? I DON’T!
But if I did…it would be from standing all day…or running about all day…or jumping around so much that I look like Jim Carrey would on ecstasy…
But I don’t. So it’s okay…
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You probably do have smelly feet! Well, smelly to them as they won’t smell like anything they normally smell. Yeah, that’s convoluted comment you’re getting.
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They have me all self conscious, sitting there smelling me feet saying “NO I DON’T!” But yeah…maybe you’re right…haha!
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Thank you. Jim Carrey on ecstasy is now the most visually terrifying thing I can imagine.
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hahaha in that case be thankful you’re not in my class!!!!
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You had me laughing at the second paragraph!
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That’s great to hear 🙂
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Eeeeeuuuuuuu!!! Try a foot gel!! To keep the smell away teacher LOL!!!
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Nooooooo! Don’t believe them!!!!!
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Lol, why don’t you coat the shoes with ginger and let them sniff…. Jim Carey on ginger
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Wait untill they’re going to shove eachothers shoes under your nose …
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Funny…
Quick question, these are your students doing the feet-smelling?
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Yes, haha! I refer to them as my kids as they are just kindergarten cuties…in playroom you have to take your shoes off (if you’re confused about how that scenario arises haha!)
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John, your stories are so hilarious, I enjoy every one of them, but I have to ask….do you maintain any discipline at all in your classes? 🙂
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haha, actually thankfully there’s a balance, I prefer to have fun and be crazy (or I get bored myself) but if they are just being stupid and doing no work I draw the line ~ it’s always a bit of a shock when this happens of course hahaha!
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You should just embrace the stink and call it a day.
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*RANDOM COMMENT!*
I think the children have inherited their smells from tigers and lions and are set to find out weird smells with their special powers….
O.O 🙂
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Brilliant! My kids are weird like that too. Quick question: How old are kindergarten children?
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haha, well at least I’m not alone! They are “Korean age” 7, so 6 years old in Western years.
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OH! I thought you were talking about 2-4 year olds! Haha! Kids are so weird!
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hahahaha
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Funny! Lol! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the like. You definitely see things differently with your quirky sense of humor. Very refreshing! Will follow.
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At least your getting back at the kids by having smelly feet, if I had to endure a kid writing about killing people, constant questions, I´d probably put my feet dog dodoo, that would be my revenge. So good for you for having smelly feet…..kidding. I was thinking that teachers should make a union just for the physical and mental harassment you endure. I go crazy with kids, or they drive me crazy better said. I can be fun and play around with a 4 year old kid up until 3 hours max. Then I get suicidal thoughts.
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Man Charly, I know the feeling man – I am totally burnt out, taking a break now for two months straight…I am not going crazy, I have straight turned crazy…and it is ALL their fault.
I’m going to make that union, we need that for sure!
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Haha!…. so defensive… 😉
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hahahaha, I have to be or they’d run riot 😉
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the thing about smelly feet is that it’s natural so who’s care?! we do need to wash them but they will always be smelly once again (and very quickly !)
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
Neighborhood rhyme I grew up with: “TRICK OR TREAT—SMELL MY FEET—AREN’T THEY SWEET!!!” BETTER YOUR FEET OR SHOES—THAN DOGGIE DOOOS!!!! 🙂
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I’d say it is surprising you DON’T have smelly feet if you’re doing a lot of standing/running/jumping.
Very funny…. 🙂
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I’m new to your blog and just stopped by today. This title was catchy and it was funny. We all get smelly feet sometimes especially, when we are in the same shoes all day. HAHA! I will be reading more. So, you should definitely check out my blog and I will continue to read yours. Don’t be a stranger. ! 🙂
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My husband is also a teacher – perhaps he has had a similar experience for he has begun putting deodorant on his feet every day! Thanks for visiting my blog – will look for more of your posts!
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