So, remember my first post about my son’s dire need to bring a picture of his cat to kindergarten – only to find out that he really didn’t need it? Well, here’s an ironic follow up for you.
When I walked in the door from work yesterday, my son met me at the door ready to spontaneously combust with excitement. Tank proudly announced, “I got something at school today!!”
Oh joy, I thought. Is it polio or small pox this time?
Tank went digging into his bookbag and the more time he took, the more my fear multiplied like the rabid germs I was certain he brought home. To my surprise, he pulled out a single sheet of paper with the words, “Outstanding Student” written at the top. At the bottom of the page was written, “Pet Picture.” Tank got an award for bringing in his portrayal of Henry as an orange blob with stiletto claws. Hugs, kisses, high fives and a proud posting on the fridge followed. I guess the headache was worth it in the end.
It is days like this that make being a parent totally worth all the hassle, the numerous sprained ankles from running a marathon up and down stairs in heels, and the extensive amount of debt to support your drinking and Excederin habit!!! Nice work Mom!!
Excedrin? What’s that? I’m more of a crackhead myself.
Excedrin is for the “poor” people! Crack is upper middle class!
Go Tank! And great quick thinking KK!