School Actin'

This morning was an early one in our home.  Noah and Kayt were up early, but Brad and I were not as eager (as they appeared to be) to roll out of bed.   Thankfully, Brad volunteered. By the time that we were getting ready for school, the morning had turned to drama.

Let's just say that a few tears were shed.

I was trying to help Noah get dressed in his second shirt choice and he was telling me how he did NOT want to go to school today.

While dressing the boy who normally dresses himself, we had the following conversation:

N: I'm not going to school today.  I'm really not.


M: Yes you are. So why don't we stop and pray and ask Jesus to help your attitude towards school change and help you have a great day at school?

--so we prayed---

N: I'm still not feeling happy about school.


M: I know. But I know Jesus will help you feel happier and happier about school as the day goes on.


N: I still don't want to go.


M: I realize that, but I don't understand what is making you feel this way. What's going on?


N: Mom, don't you know that I am just "school actin'?"


M: No, I didn't know that. What is school actin'?


N: You know.


M: I do? Help me remember.


N: It's just something kids do. 


M: When they don't want to go to school?


N: Yeah.  It's what kids do when they don't feel like going to school, but their moms and dads make them go anyway.  They 'school act.'  


M: I see.  So, when kids don't want to go to school, they act like this to see if their mom or dad will let them stay home?


N: Yeah. But you didn't do it right.  You were supposed to let me stay home.  I knew you were going to make me go anyway. 


M: You did? 


N: Yeah. 


M: Well, at least we both agree that you should go to school today.


N: No, I don't agree, but I will go. 


M: Thanks. I think you will have a great day! And look... Jesus is already helping make your heart happier.

----a few minutes later---

N: Mom, since I told you about school actin' can I stay home?  Maybe I could tell you about more things that kids do.  Would that be fun?


M: You are so funny! Maybe you can tell me AFTER school? 


N: I will probably forget by then. 


--- a few minutes late---

N:What is that thing I was doing called again?


M: You mean "school actin'?"


N: Oh, yeah. School Actin'!

So there you have it!
My boy let it out of the bag.  It's called 'school actin' and apparently they all do it.  Don't let it fool you, parents.  Stand firm.  We can't let 'school actin' over take us!