My 1st grade daughter, Caroline, decided a pumpkin whoopie cushion was a good thing to sneak into her backpack to take to school. I was unaware she considered this a good idea. She decided to set it off during quiet time. Caroline’s teacher, Mrs. C., recognized the artificial farting noise, and quickly scanned the classroom. She found Caroline’s head inside her desk, and her shoulders shaking. Mrs. C. casually walked over to Caroline and quietly asked for the whoopie cushion and put it in her secret drawer. It came home with a small post-it note requesting it stay at home where it is more comfortable. I can’t even begin to say how much I appreciate Mrs. C’s sense of humor. She’s a fabulous teacher, the kids love her and so do the parents. My 9 year old, Lily, had Mrs. C. in 1st grade too, so she’s well aware of our family “quirks”.
I only WISH I had Caroline’s nerve when I was her age. I waited until I was in junior high before I embarked on my mischievous public life. I was too scared of my mom and her wrath to act up before then. I refer to Caroline as a party on legs. The kids flock to her and want to be with her. I’ll admit, I love Caroline’s personality which I know will take her far in life. I wouldn’t change her for any reason. Sometimes I wish she’d wait to do some of these things until she was out of my house. Then again, I wouldn’t have stories to tell if she did wait. My cousins continually ask for current Caroline stories, as they know they will never be disappointed.
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