The twins BBall game went great last night. Both did very well, again. I found myself remembering playing ball when I was that age. It doesn't seem like all that long ago. It is really great to see them out there having fun and learning and doing well.
At halftime of the game, I was out in the hallway with S4 and D7 and one of the teachers came up and was talking. She talked to the kids and was saying how well D7 was doing in school and how cute S4 was and how she couldn't wait for him to start school next year. The game was about to start and the hall cleared out and she called me back. She simply said if I ever needed anything, to let her know. There are many people here at the school that have my back and she was pretty sure that the super wouldn't be back next year. I didn't really know what to say. I asked if I could call her and meet sometime and talk. She said anytime. I will take her up on her offer. Part of getting my ducks in a row.
W pushed my buttons this morning. We were all eating b'fast and she had the kids' lunch boxes out and had started making lunches. She stopped to eat. My oatmeal and bagel weren't done yet so I just picked up where she left off and was finishing sandwiches. I asked one of the twins if he wanted mustard or whatever and W said, very snotty, "I'll get that when I'm done. Sit down and eat, I will take care of the lunches." I did not yell, but I did raise my voice for a second and recovered pretty quickly. "My stuff isn't ready yet. I can finish up the lunches, thanks." And I did. It really pissed her off. Why?
I get done eating and D is ready to get dressed. I'm in her room with her picking out clothes and W comes in. "Can I help or are you going to yell at me, again?" I said I didn't yell, I was just helping. "Yes you did and S10 started crying." I said, "Really? I guess I will ask him what's wrong." So I called him into the hall. I can hear her mumbling something about getting the kids involved..... I asked him if he had been crying. He said, no, why? I asked if he heard Dad yell, and again he said no. I gave him a hug and told him I was just checking and to go get ready. I did not get into specifics with him and let it go.
I know I didn't handle it perfect, but I think I recovered. You walk around with all this info in your head and still get caught off guard. My God, why would she take to lying about the kids action or reaction to me? I know she lies about what people say at school to them and how often, so it shouldn't surprise me. It did so hopefully I will be prepared the next time.
