So today, Jim and I went to go have lunch with the kids at school and help out during recess time. We were so excited to bring them McDonalds and sit with them and their friends. We played kickball, visited with the principle. While Jim was out with Turner at his recess, I sat with Taylor for lunch. There was a girl sitting at the next table. She turned around and asked me if I was Taylor’s mom and I said yes. Then she said, “You look funny!” I was absolutely dumbfounded. Maybe it was because of the acne scars on my face, I don’t really know. I guess this was my conclussion. Anyway, she got up from the table and came and sat next to me. She continued with her “looking funny” remarks. What in the world is this kids problem? I didn’t know what to say. I just told her that it is not nice to make fun of people. I wish you could have seen the body language. Wow! Rolling her eyes and treating me like the plague. I know why kids get so scared sometimes. This really bothered me. I really wanted to…pardon me, I won’t go there.
Then when I was out at recess with Turner, a little boy pushed him and I saw it. Turner was wanting my help. I marched that kid over to the principle. This kid must be trouble because I didn’t have to say anything to the principle. He looked at the kid and said, “What’s going on ______?”. The kid said, “I accidently pushed Turned.” The principle said, “Uh, I don’t think so, go sit down!”
Wow, what in the world do these kids face every day. Our kids are in a wonderful school and I am thankful for the principle, but holy cow-I can’t even get past the bullies!
