Another First

Sofia loves preschool. So one morning not so long ago, when I got a call saying Sof did not want to go and was even faking being sick (saying she had a cough-and was going to throw up) I knew something was up. We got to the bottom of it and the reason? Her first bullying by a boy at school.

Now I know I should have just laughed it off, but when I heard that this kid Preston (which I still can't say without a small form of disdain) had hit my kid, well. I was not the most chariable I could have been and was going to march right down to the school myself and give said bully- and his parent a piece of my mind. Luckily it was not me that took Sof to school and Sof was told to go and tell Mrs. Chavez what had happened.

I LOVE the response Mrs. Chavez gave to Sofia. She told her that it was her job to keep the kids (including Sofia) safe while they were at school. And if she ever felt unsafe to come and talk to her right away. Well, almost immediately (alomst) my hard core feelings crumbled a bit and I was very grateful for a teacher who taught Sofia that when Mom is not around, there are always other people who have her back.

Preston may want to steer clear of me (and Sofia for that matter) for awhile though....Done like a true Pederson-since said bullying? Sof has polished up on her defense skills. And yes, I am kidding...sort-of.