On this beautiful Saturday afternoon, we took a long walk with the dog and our route took us through a schoolyard playground. There, we saw a group of five elementary-aged school children in deep conversation. Two girls sat on a tree stump while three boys jostled and bickered around them.
At last, the biggest boy made a proclamation. "There's only one solution," he told the group solemnly. "James-- give me a wedgie!"
My eyes widened and the teacher in me was reflexively ready to intervene. I could tell that Heidi felt the same way, but she shook her head. "There's only one solution," she said. "Keep walking!"
Two teachers not intervening? That must have been a tough one to walk by.
ReplyDeleteWhat great restraint you had! I often find myself having to reign in those teacher reactions when not in teacher mode.
ReplyDeleteHa! Love this. The wedgie must have been for a good reason.
ReplyDeleteHaHa! I'm slipping this solution into my back pocket for future problem solving.
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA! This is a gem. You made a good choice. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this! Kids are so fun to listen to! The timing of your piece was perfect. Thanks for a wonderful laugh!
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