Remember how last time I was all, "eating my words"? Apparently I'm going to have to snort them next time, because they seem to have come back up.*
I was at the park, of course, and heard this mom talking about why she was transferring her kids to another preschool. We'd nodded at each other earlier, because we recognized each other from somewhere. From blatantly eavesdropping on her conversation I realized I knew her from the kids' preschool. And that she too was devastated about the firing of the awesome teacher. So devastated that her kids were going to a different school. So I blundered my way into the conversation she was having with another mom.**
She was under the impression that the awesome teacher had been fired to save money, as she had the highest salary. But of course, that was not confirmed. Which was her biggest gripe - how come no one, not even the awesome teacher, knew exactly why she'd been fired? I felt myself get mad all over again. Then the other mom began describing the new preschool. It sounded wonderful. The poor woman she'd originally been talking to chimed in with how much she loved that preschool.
When I got home, I looked it up online. Not only did it seem to have a similar philosophy and a better physical space, it was affordable too. I phoned and left a message. Now I'm just waiting for the director to call back so that Hugmonkey and I can visit. If he seems excited to go there, then we're switching. If not, I'll be having a nervous breakdown.
*Sorry about the imagery there. I have been extremely punchy ever since Hurricane Irene scared me witless.
**Totally obnoxious, I know. But it seemed better than taking notes while continuing to eavesdrop.
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