I must confess that I lost my s#%* (sugar, honey, iced tea) at my son’s school today.

Upon reviewing Sunny Jr.’s math book this am, I was able to confirm that two lessons were completed in one day. As of today, Sunny Jr. has attended 10 days of school, but he is already on lesson 16!!!! How is that possible??? Where is the foundation?

Me being who I am, decided that I would approach his teacher, Mrs. P, today to find out if my assumptions were correct.  Because Sunny Jr. and I got up at 5am to complete his Science homework, I didn’t have time to pray and read my word.  I am finding out that I CANNOT skip this part of my morning ritual. Every time I don’t take the time to sit at God’s feet before I begin my day, I lose my s#%*! There is definitely a correlation here.

Well on my way to discuss this issue, I played “Put your War Clothes On” and prayed.  On my way up to see Mrs. P, I passed by the school’s administrator, Mrs. L and asked if she would be around in the next few minutes.  Mrs. L replied, “Yes.”

I walked into the classroom, and Mrs. P was at the board writing out the homework.  I stopped and said, “I have a couple of questions for you. How is it possible for Sunny Jr. to be on Lesson 16, when he has only been in school for 10 days?” She responded, “It is possible because, we are doubling up on the math until we start something new.”

I stated, “Well, where’s the foundation?” I disagree with this method.” Mrs. P informed me that the direction for the curriculum comes from Mrs. L and the Principal. She further advised me to speak with them.  Out of nowhere, Mrs. P states, “I’m sorry that we disagree, but I am a veteran A Beka Teacher.” As she rambled on, I anxiously waited until she finished. (You know that Veteran A Beka Teacher stuff was the match that lit the fire, right?)

I responded, “I’m not some former home school nut mom, who doesn’t know how to teach. I have a master’s degree and professionally, I write and design curriculums. In addition, I also write corporate training instructional manuals and policy books! So, I know what I am talking about!!” Mrs. P looked very surprised and responded by saying, “Well, I think you need to schedule a meeting with Mrs. L and Principal. As I left the classroom, I responded, “I sure will.”

Sunny Jr. looked horrified☹. I felt so bad, but I had to do it. This woman should not be teaching anyone’s child until she gets her act together….I am not going to budge from that stance.

I immediately went to get Mrs. L and gave her an earful that put her pony tail in a thousand knots.  When I walked out of her office, everyone, including the parents, were staring at me.  I must have expressed my frustration very loudly :).

Confessions:

I became angry and did not hold my tongue when dealing with my son’s school employees.

Affirmations:

I don’t anger easily. I handle all adverse situations using God’s guiding light.

Prayers:

Dear Lord, Please forgive me. Help me to handle adverse situations diplomatically. I ask that you calm my racing heart and provide the words that project light and not darkness.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.