Object: a rose, make sure it has enough stem to show the thorns

Good morning, boys and girls. Have you ever heard anyone say, "I have good news and bad news?" (Let them respond.) I brought something today that reminds me of good news and bad news. (Hold up the rose.) What kind of a flower is this? (Let them respond.) That's right, it's a rose. A rose is one of the prettiest flowers I know. Roses are given to people to say, "I love you." People write poetry about roses. Peoples' faces light up when they get roses. They get excited. Do people get excited when they get good news? (Let them respond.) Yes, roses and how pretty they are could be good news. But there's also bad news. (Show the stem to the children.) Look at this. What do roses h…