Today, I solved the mystery of the birthday boy whom my son doesn't seem to know.
Turns out he's in another class and just happens to have friends in my son's class. So the parents felt it was necessary to invite everyone from both classes.
On a separate note, when I met this kid, I was grossed out.
Green-yellow snot ball hanging out of his left nostril. It moved when he spoke. He never seemed to notice it, but it was about as big as a chimichanga.
Disgusting.
I can handle a lot of stuff, but "boogers" make me sick.
End result: I think I'll decline, not because of the hygiene thing, but because my son shows no interest in the kid.
(Okay, I'll admit it--the honkin' piece of snot sealed the deal.)
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
Blindsided
I wasn't surprised when my son announced (after going to school for a few days) that he didn't want to go back.
And I wasn't surprised when the only friends he has discussed were girls (mostly blondes with blue eyes.)
But I was blindsided by the invitation I picked up in his school mailbox. It was to a birthday party for a boy in his class whom neither of us knows.
My son cannot tell me who this kid is, and I've never met him either. So I'm stumped. What the heck is a mom to do?
I suppose I have a few choices, none of which I particularly like:
1. Have my young'un attend the party and treat it as an opportunity to meet other parents while he (hopefully) plays.
2. Call the mother and lie, stating that we cannot make it for one reason or another. (Is saying, "We have to wash the cat..." wrong?)
3. Call the mother and tell the truth--I'm uncomfortable sending my child to a party for a boy just because they have been in the same class together for all of five days.
Motherhood. It's fraught with such bizarre dilemmas. And I can't figure out how to deal with most of them.
And I wasn't surprised when the only friends he has discussed were girls (mostly blondes with blue eyes.)
But I was blindsided by the invitation I picked up in his school mailbox. It was to a birthday party for a boy in his class whom neither of us knows.
My son cannot tell me who this kid is, and I've never met him either. So I'm stumped. What the heck is a mom to do?
I suppose I have a few choices, none of which I particularly like:
1. Have my young'un attend the party and treat it as an opportunity to meet other parents while he (hopefully) plays.
2. Call the mother and lie, stating that we cannot make it for one reason or another. (Is saying, "We have to wash the cat..." wrong?)
3. Call the mother and tell the truth--I'm uncomfortable sending my child to a party for a boy just because they have been in the same class together for all of five days.
Motherhood. It's fraught with such bizarre dilemmas. And I can't figure out how to deal with most of them.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Fundraising Rant
Before starting this rant, I'd like to make a few statements:
#1: I believe in fundraising. In fact, I enjoy it... when it's handled correctly and appropriately.
#2: I think that kids are terrific salespeople, but they shouldn't be roped into selling.
#3: I truly like the school my son is attending.
Okay. Now to the rant...
Yesterday, my son started preschool. I was very pleased with everything about the place and he seemed to enjoy himself, though I think he was a tad bit overwhelmed.
But when I looked over the materials that were sent home with him, a coupon book caught my eye. "How nice!" I thought. "They are giving parents and students the chance to save money at local establishments!"
I was wrong.
The coupon book had a "catch". It costs $25. And my son (or, more precisely, my husband and I) has the opportunity to sell these coupon books to his family and friends. The school gets half the profits, which will go toward a new playground.
I was shocked.
First of all, this isn't a nonprofit organization. It's a franchise and it's not inexpensive to send my son there.
Secondly, it was our first day! I would have been more open to the whole notion if it had been approached delicately after we'd been there a while.
Third, I would rather simply give the school the amount (half the book's worth) and be done with it.
Again, let me reiterate that I LIKE this establishment. And I realize that such fundraising is often necessary to keep up a level of quality. I'm just disappointed.
#1: I believe in fundraising. In fact, I enjoy it... when it's handled correctly and appropriately.
#2: I think that kids are terrific salespeople, but they shouldn't be roped into selling.
#3: I truly like the school my son is attending.
Okay. Now to the rant...
Yesterday, my son started preschool. I was very pleased with everything about the place and he seemed to enjoy himself, though I think he was a tad bit overwhelmed.
But when I looked over the materials that were sent home with him, a coupon book caught my eye. "How nice!" I thought. "They are giving parents and students the chance to save money at local establishments!"
I was wrong.
The coupon book had a "catch". It costs $25. And my son (or, more precisely, my husband and I) has the opportunity to sell these coupon books to his family and friends. The school gets half the profits, which will go toward a new playground.
I was shocked.
First of all, this isn't a nonprofit organization. It's a franchise and it's not inexpensive to send my son there.
Secondly, it was our first day! I would have been more open to the whole notion if it had been approached delicately after we'd been there a while.
Third, I would rather simply give the school the amount (half the book's worth) and be done with it.
Again, let me reiterate that I LIKE this establishment. And I realize that such fundraising is often necessary to keep up a level of quality. I'm just disappointed.
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