All in a day's work?

Sometimes I really wonder about middle school kids.
Most days, while I'm driving to pick up Claire I honestly can think to myself that my day wasn't too bad, and I don't have many complaints.  Today- not so much.  Middle school kids are weird.  Bottom line.  Weird!
They say weird things, they do weird things, they show their emotions and feelings in a very weird way.  Ok, I know, you get it.
I heard some interesting things today.
One kid told me I have a big butt.  OH. NO. YOU. DIDN'T.  Ok, so maybe the truth hurts, but REALLY?  Who says that to their teacher.  Rude.  Children don't have many boundaries these days.  The girl simply says, "well, I would tell my mom that."  Ok, great, but I am NOT your mom.  Don't worry though, I told Jeff what she said, and he was the perfect husband who said, "Oh honey, I think your butt looks really nice in those pants."  (Thanks, Jeff!)  I can say that I have a big butt, however, you can't.  You know what I mean?  Like I can complain about my husband, but you better not say anything bad about him.  Maybe I need a glass of wine?  Am I losing it?  (Don't answer that.)
But then, later in the day, a 6th grader said to me: "You look very pretty today, Mrs. Holmes.  Just so you know, if I was older or you were younger, I'd want to date you."  Ummm, ok, thanks?!?  Ugh.  He should have just stopped at the "You look pretty" and quit while he was ahead!

I'll spare you the other weird things I heard today.  But trust me, today was not one of those days I thought my day was pretty easy.  As a matter of fact, I don't think many teachers ever have truly easy days.  Aren't you glad the weekend is close?!