"LIAR DRILL"

Last night you taught me yet another lesson. I was certain you had not been honest and didn't believe your best tears. You were asked to walk laps yesterday and didn't tell me. The whole class had to walk some, but you more. Then your friend's mom told me he said your name was on the board, and I believed him vs. you... it was not pretty.

I scolded you, i asked you to tell me the truth, you couldn't because it wasnt true. you cried and screamed and I told you I would not tolerate liars.  The WHOLE BIG mommy guilt trip. And I emailed your teacher and guess what... you did get in trouble but your name was not on the board.... so sweetly, humbly and very kindly you crawled into my bed when I told you mommy was wrong and so so sorry for not believing you and you said the funniest thing... it was like a fire drill mommy... it was a Liar Drill... now I know what you will do if I lie and i am NEVER gonna do that.

I wish it were true, I wish you knew how much it broke my heart to try to see you that way and teach you to be better. I know that day will come, but I do pray you are bigger than that and you heart is more pure and that somehow we can skip this part of growing up.

I love you- and sorry for the "liar drill"

love,
Mommy