Some people weren't made for the spotlight

So it's Wednesday ... my volunteer day. So far every day has been a little different as far as what I do with the kids. Usually there is one on one reading involved out in the hallway and I did do that today but for most of the morning I was "in charge" of the class so that Layla's teacher could get ready for conferences. No biggie ... they're eight ... I got this. Layla's teacher has been reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with them and asked if I would mind reading a few chapters aloud. No problem. Then she tells me that no other parent has ever read to their class. Okay, that's cool. Then I see that I have to wear a special receiver around my neck for Layla's classmate who has a cochlear implant. Alrighty ... that is just fine. So I start reading and all of a sudden I look around and there are 30 little faces enthralled by the story and well, I just feel a lot of pressure.The very first sentence I think I say Oompa Loopa instead of Loompa. I actually start to sweat a little. I'm positive my face turned all kinds of red and just to make it even better ... my dumb ass had two pieces of Trident in my mouth and clearly I am not able to "tuck" it away like some people can because it nearly hung out of my mouth. My mouth was watering like crazy because I had just starting chewing the gum and it was all minty and shit and well, there may have been some drool. Did I mention the 30 little faces staring at me?? Yeah, it wasn't my finest moment but they were sad when I stopped reading so I'm hoping they didn't even notice my flop sweat. Better luck next time.