Graduation

A. graduated from kindergarten yesterday. I know it is kinda goofy but I really liked it. They put on a program for the parents and got to wear little hats. All very cute. BUT, of course, that is not why I am posting. I am posting to bitch.

After the graduation there was a picnic at a local park. Because I hate everyone, I stood on the playground watching the children. I was the ONLY parent watching 35 kids. I often am ridiculed for my loud bullhorn voice, so decided, WTF (learned that on General Hospital board), I am not going to reprimand any children except mine. After about 35 minutes it began to resemble Lord of the Flies or a frat house. All the boys had their shirts off and were chasing the girls. The girls were fighting back. It was bedlam. No parents. So, I said (not yelled), "Hey guys. Let's cut that out." No one heard me. Then all of a sudden this BOOMING voice came from behind me. In an instant she was on the jungle gym, fingers in kids faces, pulling people a part. I looked at her in disbelief. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL YEAR? WE COULD TOTALLY BE FRIENDS!! I don't know her name, but I will.

J. would have been so disappointed in me. I stood off to the side and only spoke when spoken to. I was fine with that. I really don't like these people and after a year of self doubt and concern for my child's popularity, I am really okay with it.