So I learned today

@GardenGerty (168006)
United States
February 26, 2026 8:39pm CST
I learned a lot in kindergarten today. (5 yrs. old to maybe just 6). My schedule got shuffled due to some absences so I got extra time with littles. I learned that I needed to have hard math problems, and if I do not have enough fingers I can borrow from someone else. In my regular class I learned that I look 90 today. How reassuring. My routine was really off, and I had overslept. Maybe that was part of it.
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@AmbiePam (114872)
• United States
27 Feb
Oh, good grief. Ninety, huh. They’d probably peg me for about 70 then.
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@DaddyEvil (169860)
• United States
27 Feb
Do you look as good for your age as Heather?
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@AmbiePam (114872)
• United States
27 Feb
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@GardenGerty (168006)
• United States
3 Mar
I told the little 5 year old "Wow, that is a lot. It is a little more than what I am." and "Do you know anyone else who is 90?"
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@arunima25 (93018)
• Bangalore, India
27 Feb
One child from Montessori told me that I might be ancient . Such innocence and fun! That's a perk of working with young children.
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@GardenGerty (168006)
• United States
3 Mar
Ancient is a fun word for a little mind. So much better than "old". I can see how that child would love to find a reason to tell you you might be ancient. You and I are in good company, I guess.
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@arunima25 (93018)
• Bangalore, India
5 Mar
@GardenGerty Yes, we are indeed in good company. They are keeping us young at heart. They love to use any new word that they learn.
@celticeagle (186666)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Feb
What a wonderful day among the fascinating little ones. How fun.
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@GardenGerty (168006)
• United States
3 Mar
Yes, they are fun, amazing, and puzzling all in one.
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@celticeagle (186666)
• Boise, Idaho
3 Mar
@GardenGerty ........and keeps one on their toes.
@JudyEv (374156)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Feb
Vince was asked if it hurt being nearly 80. I must write about it.
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@GardenGerty (168006)
• United States
3 Mar
Ooh, I can see that as an interesting question.
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@JudyEv (374156)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Mar
@GardenGerty I can only think the young man didn't know too many old people!
@LindaOHio (216279)
• United States
27 Feb
Did someone tell you that you looked 90? Was it one of the children?
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@GardenGerty (168006)
• United States
3 Mar
Yes, a little kindergarten girl. I really do not look 90, at least according to most people. Usually people tell me I do not look my age at all.
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@LindaOHio (216279)
• United States
3 Mar
@GardenGerty Children that age don't have any concept of age.
28 Feb
In my regular class I learned that I look 90 today. Ouch
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@GardenGerty (168006)
• United States
3 Mar
Yep. Ouch indeed.
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3 Mar
@GardenGerty Sometimes kids can be really blunt
@BarBaraPrz (51502)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Feb
Ninety, huh? Better get enough sleep, and take your vitamins.
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@GardenGerty (168006)
• United States
3 Mar
Sure enough. Maybe use a little makeup as well. Something to take that gray tinge off my face.
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@snowy22315 (204340)
• United States
27 Feb
You can always count on kids for the hard truths.
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@GardenGerty (168006)
• United States
3 Mar
I guess I need to take better care of myself.
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@DaddyEvil (169860)
• United States
27 Feb
Kids are always funny. You only seem 89 to us and look really good for your age...
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@GardenGerty (168006)
• United States
3 Mar
I often tell people I have earned every gray hair that I have.
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@DaddyEvil (169860)
• United States
3 Mar
@GardenGerty Yeah, but that makes you sound old.
@wolfgirl569 (131021)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Feb
Kids are adorable. You look great at 90
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@GardenGerty (168006)
• United States
3 Mar
I can even still touch my toes.
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