JD, you had a little issue at school recently that rattled you a bit. You came home one day and I knew something had happened but you tried to act like everything was ok. You just weren't yourself. A few hours after you got home, Daddy & Cole left for soccer and you and I were going to meet them there. While we were coloring together in the kitchen for a few minutes, you started to cry and told me that a boy hit you in school that day. He hit you in the back and in the head as he walked behind you in line on the way to P.E. You were so sad. It broke my heart.
We talked for a bit about what happened and then left for soccer. The more I thought about it, I realized that this was something I really needed to bring to the school's attention. I sent emails to the appropriate people that afternoon and the school responded immediately. The next day, you talked to the Vice Principal and he vowed to take care of the problem, which he did. For the rest of the week, things were fine. No more trouble. The kid wasn't just picking on you - he's been in trouble since school started and bothers anyone he can, every day. We discussed that maybe he has some other issues at home or isn't happy for some reason. I tried to give you some hints on how to handle him if he gave you any trouble again.
Less than a week later, you came home and told me something that made me so proud. You told me that during snack time, "the kid" had a snack which spilled all over the floor. He also didn't have a lunch that day because his Mom forgot to pack one for him. So, you went to your locker and got your snack out and gave it to him. You let him have your snack.
The kid that bullied you last week was now getting your snack. You're a true gem. I love that you thought to do this and didn't have a second thought. It was a proud Mommy moment. It's thoughtful things like this that will get you far in life. You said it made you happy to do this for him. That's what it's all about pal. Giving to others less fortunate feeds the soul. I love you.
-Mommy
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