There had been many occasions where we turned up at the school to pick up sick kids. There had been even more occasions where I picked up calls made by the kids from the school's coin phone, pleading that we help them deliver forgotten stuff. We had never once accede to their requests, simply bcos we were already on the way to work.
While it may be scary in the kids' perspectives to face the teacher having forgotten their book or whatever, it is tested and proven that teachers do not kill. More importantly, it helps the kids to be more responsible for their stuff or they can go face the music.
We had gotten fine so far. Lil Shauna had been diligently packing her bag every weekday evening and double checking the next morning before school bcos she wakes up way too early. Zaky on the other hand couldnt care less and it was usually the same books anyway for P1; no much packing required.
However, this year didn't start off too well. The kids are now busy with their gadgets on most weekdays evening before bed. They didn't have much free time after school, student care and dinner. I had been nice (maybe too nice) and didn't want to cramp them since the year just started. Bcos they are so "busy", Lil Shauna stopped packing her bag. Then, she sleeps in later bcos the weather is just too darn nice and didn't have time to check her bag in the morning.
Yday, I had kids yelling about forgotten art stuff right after we stepped out of the house. They should be grateful that I was willing to backtrack to grab the needful. Ended up, Daddy Lim and I were slightly earlier than usual.
After bfast and I saw the familiar number... it was Lil Shauna. Apparently the school time table has changed and she had forgotten to check and was in the wrong attire. She was pleading for us to rescue her.
I didn't know what got into my head (probablu bcos we were early) and I actually agreed but regretted the moment we hung up. We made our way home and then to school. It didn't help that it was drizzling and the road started crowding. I was swearing.
When I finally reached the General Office, no staff was in sight but a large sign reminded parents not to "rescue" their kids so that they would learn RESPONSIBILITY. I was so tempted to turn back it eventually left the bag with a note.
Back in the car, I immediatelt watsapp Lil Shauna, who would not see the message until evening, to sternly remind her that it is the final time that we do this for her. I had myself to blame too and I must not relent in the future....
Mummy Lim
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