School Delays

The morning started out well. I was very proud of myself for maintaining my patience as we struggled through the usual morning circus act. I caught fleeing children and put shoes on their feet. I forcibly brushed hair and teeth. I gave clear warnings (and they were obeyed!) a la Love and Logic. Thus when I went upstairs to brush my own teeth, I felt pretty confident that we would make it to school on time and without any meltdowns. That's when I heard the crash.

Caroline, The Girl of Very Little Balance, had fallen backwards in her chair, taking her bowl of Rice Krispies with her. Now I knew that Rice Krispies on the floor are very hard to clean up. I'm pretty sure they contain Super Glue. So I now know (and how I wish I didn't) that Rice Krispies in hair are equally impervious to removal.

Long story short, Caroline needed a shower before we could go to school. On the plus side, her hair freshly washed and blow dried hair looked much better than usual when she finally got to school. Caroline's hair normally looks like it has never been brushed. It looks that way even when I have just brushed it. The only time it looks kempt in when it has just been washed and blow dried, and since she takes her bath at night, she never walks into school looking her best. Her teacher may not recognize her. Not to worry though. Within a half hour, she will be back to her ragamuffin self.