班上的孩子真的很有趣，說的話很有後座力，我常常當下沒有仔細感受，但之後再回想，總是會忍不住會心一笑。
My new kids always surprise me with really cool ideas. Their words often trigger backlash in me. I might not feel the power in the moment, but whenever I think about their responses later, I never fail to smile or laugh out loud.
這星期大家為了爭取交換學生的名額，為了能否讓他校的學生來住自己家，著實想破了頭。其中最可愛的想法是搖一搖妹妹，她很認真地問我：交換同學來的時候，我們可以抱在一起睡嗎？我當時只覺得：哇！真是可愛，但今天再想一下，才感覺到力道，是要多沒有心防的人才說得出這樣的話呢？
This week the girls racked their brains hard to figure out how to accommodate the exchange students. One of the most amazing solutions came from Shakira. She asked me very seriously, "When my exchange partner comes, could I hold her when we sleep?" I was of course amused, but it is not until today that I see through what lies behind her words. I mean, how un-reserved can one be to come up with such an idea?
雖然我沒有辦法替交換同學回答這個問題，不過身為一輩子有著銅牆鐵壁的人，這次我願意說：好的，你可以。
I can't answer for her partner, but as a very reserved person all my life, I am willing to say, "Yes, you may." this time.
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