Age Does Matter In Crisscross Applesauce

Age three, crisscross apple sauce, hands in your lap. Age five, scooting a few inches, to let whole class in. Age twenty-three, fresh out of college, a brand new teacher, Criss-cross applesauce in the circle with your kindergarteners. Age thirty-four, sitting on chair, in crisscross circle with kids. Age forty-four, attempt at crisscross on floor, kids snickering. Age fifty-five, on chair again, in crisscross circle with kids. Age sixty-eight, on floor, crisscross for thirty minutes. Legs fall asleep, can barely stand. Would kick myself if I could. No idea this was going to happen. Standing unsteadily, Both feet asleep. One of the third graders comes over and hugs me. Thanks me for coming, and I cannot walk out the door yet. Age does matter.