Playing Hooky

Well, it has happened.

Our first playing hooky from school...kindergarten, no less!!
Last week 'K' was home sick, pink eye and then a fever and tummy ache.  Well, that sent Miss 'A' into a tailspin.  Having to go to school "all alone" was just too much for her.  She bravely got on the bus and went to school but when the nurse called at 12:30 and said she was in the clinic with a headache and tummy ache I will admit my radar was up.  Since the nurse knew I had another child home ill she practically insisted I come get the other one to avoid further contamination.

She looked pretty down and lethargic when I saw her at the school.  We got home and since she hadn't had lunch she sat down to eat something.  Trouble is she started with her treat, her chocolate coin!  Major Mommy radar at this point!!  I kindly told her that would hurt her tummy more and how about I make her some toast.   She reluctantly agreed.  Well, it was only a matter of a few hours before the mask was off and it was just too much fun to play with her brother at full speed.  I pulled her aside and asked her if she was really sick or just didn't want to be at school.  Brave soul fessed up!  She explained she just didn't like being there "all alone"!!

Inside I was laughing like crazy but of course had to explain the many reasons we shouldn't pretend to be sick when we really aren't.

Awesome thing is, she really does love her big sister!!  She loves being with her and hates when they are apart.  It warmed my heart but what a stinker!!