Sorry for the depressing post. It's just heavy on my mind. I would do anything to protect my students but that possibility is terrifying. Wine soon, that will help.
Last year when I found out my Kindergartener had to do a lock down drill. I was sad. I didn't know it was something done in the schools. I mean I'm glad they do it and understand the need for it. Harsh reality I guess.
Love down drills with K's are not fun. Always a few that completely panic and freak out. So stressful.
Haven't read yet. I'm sitting at my fave bar, drinking a glass of red all by myself. Debating ordering pizza or a fancy steak. Thoughts?
What a delightful evening! I'm jealous. Also, I vote fancy steak. Enjoy!
One night I got to get a haircut, Christmas shop, then sit at the bar at Seasons52 waiting for DH to join me for happy hour. That was bliss. BLISS I TELL YOU.
So we had an active shooter assembly at school today. I was really uncomfortable. I understand the students need to be aware and know what to do but the speaker was talking about how they might have to run past their best friend dying on the floor. And how school shootings happen every week. And if there is not a shooting at a school there is one at a mall or church. We are talking 12-13 year olds here. They were freaked out afterwards. I told them they need to know they are safe, but that we have a plan in case something happens. It was heavy stuff for them to process.
WHAT.....THE......FUCK. Prepardness, yes, but this is not ok. Not ok at all.
So I waited patiently for DH to get home tonight so I could escape to have a relaxing bubble bath and he could deal with both boys. Ten minutes into my bath I hear the pitter patter of little feet up the stairs and DS1 busts in and is all "Mama, you're having a bath! I'll join you!" And he whips off his clothes and jumps right in. Peace and tranquility gone. Way to keep them contained, DH!
So we had an active shooter assembly at school today. I was really uncomfortable. I understand the students need to be aware and know what to do but the speaker was talking about how they might have to run past their best friend dying on the floor. And how school shootings happen every week. And if there is not a shooting at a school there is one at a mall or church. We are talking 12-13 year olds here. They were freaked out afterwards. I told them they need to know they are safe, but that we have a plan in case something happens. It was heavy stuff for them to process.
WHAT.....THE......FUCK. Prepardness, yes, but this is not ok. Not ok at all.
Yeah. He was way too detailed and over the top with these kids. I was really uncomfortable. I talked to my kids afterwards and tried to reassure them, but I don't know if I helped.
Post by fickleflamingo on Jan 22, 2015 19:52:36 GMT -5
I'm drinking and need to mope a little. I'm sorry this is going to be sad. TRIGGER WARNING. My 4.5 yo is a huge pita right now. I was at a big networking event and saw some older friends. I told them about how she's driving me crazy and made a joke about how she's lucky I haven't strangled her. They stopped and informed me that their 13 year old grandson passed away a week ago. He had bacterial meningitis and threw a clot. I feel so insanely horrible. I went to the bathroom and cried for 10 minutes. I just feel so bad now.
Eta: and obviously this isn't about me. Gah. That poor family.
Last year when I found out my Kindergartener had to do a lock down drill. I was sad. I didn't know it was something done in the schools. I mean I'm glad they do it and understand the need for it. Harsh reality I guess.
Love down drills with K's are not fun. Always a few that completely panic and freak out. So stressful.
I was always extremely careful to give them exactly as much info as they needed and no more. That is a REALLY tough line to walk.
I'm drinking and need to mope a little. I'm sorry this is going to be sad. TRIGGER WARNING. My 4.5 yo is a huge pita right now. I was at a big networking event and saw some older friends. I told them about how she's driving me crazy and made a joke about how she's lucky I haven't strangled her. They stopped and informed me that their 13 year old grandson passed away a week ago. He had bacterial meningitis and threw a clot. I feel so insanely horrible. I went to the bathroom and cried for 10 minutes. I just feel so bad now.
Eta: and obviously this isn't about me. Gah. That poor family.
fickleflamingo don't beat yourself up! There is NO way you could've known that kind of thing. It was an honest mistake.
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