Dear Mrs. Mina

For the second time this week, Josh had a hard time with the concept of going to school. Monday he declared that he needed a vacation day. Today, he stated emphatically that he was done with school and that he had learned all he needed to know.

He insisted on writing a note to his teacher to explain his withdrawal from school. “Okay,” I offered helpfully, “I’ll tell you what letters to write.” (I need blog material, you know.) When he gave it to his teacher with a triumphant expression on his face, I was forced to burst his sweet little bubble. I explained that he needed to go to school at least 13 more years and that I’d see him after school. He wasn’t happy….