This morning, about half way into math class, my mobile phone goes off. I usually shut it off before school but I didn’t today, I just forgot. Anyhow, it is from one of the students that were supposed to be in class. This kid, I don’t know why, specifically, has wormed her way into my heart, stopping by every morning with a greeting, asking me to her birthday party, all the stuff I am trying to avoid, trying not to feel favoritism. I answer the phone against better judgment, but thinking to myself, “what if she is in trouble and really needs me?” Instead, I get this, “Hey Ms. Boski, I am at Dunkin’ Donuts, do you want me to bring in a coffee for you when I get to school?”
I have to say, I couldn’t help but laugh! I wish I knew how to act stern all the time, but it just isn’t in me.