They Understand?

I subbed Kindergarten today. First thing this morning the kids were, of course, asking, "Where is Teacher? Why isn't she here?"

I told them that I did not know, that she probably had an appointment today.

One little girl volunteered, "Maybe she just needed a break from all the yelling......."

I know this teacher is not a yeller, but the kids do know when we are at our breaking points. Actually we WANT them to know, don't we?!