I wonder if these people would say the same thing if she'd instead adopted a child of a different ethnicity.

Based on how often my Brazilian-and-a-head-shorter-than-me best friend in middle school and I were mistaken for twins? I'm guessing not. (We both had dark hair and wore glasses. So you can see how people would be confused...)

Someone please tell me that it's really not a good idea to go around wishing violence on small children.

Matilda and I were just looking at school pictures and talking and she happened, casually, offhand, to mention that one of the girls has been telling her she's not allowed to play with her best friend and they're not allowed to hold hands, and the ringleader has been randomly walking up to her and saying, "Matilda, you're stupid."

Fuck them both. I really want to shove both their heads into a toilet right now.

I've been stuck inside with a whiny three year-old for a full week now, half of that snowbound. Wishing violence on small children is the only thing keeping from doing any right about now...

Huh. I just discovered that my for-real godmother-where-I-was-standin-godmother at the most unorthodox godparents (hindu, lapsed catholic, pagan, athiest) Catholic baptism ever kinda was a fairly high exposure Broadway actor. I knew she was on Broadway, but I didn't quite realize she was On Broadway, if you know what I mean. Leads in a handful of things. Not so much recently, but she's pursuing writing and producing stuff more since I met her.

Hah, and now I recall telling her I don't really do musicals. Hehehe.

Where would I go for theme christmas ornaments? Anyone have any ideas? Pier One/World Market was kind of a bust, and I can't think of a place that would have a good selection.

Bronner's: [link]

JZ, mention it to the teachers/director. At least at the program my nephews and SIL are in, that is frowned on and written up. Which is less satisfying, I know.

(SIL was chortling with unbridled glee -there may have been a witch is dead dance- that the one kid Tyler ever bit -other than his brother, natch- finally got expelled. Kid really provoked others and was written up so many times, but attempting to clock 2 teachers and wiping poop on the walls? Kinda a dealbreaker.)

Petty's Hallmark store near you? Or a Hobby Lobby or Michael's?

This might be perfect, thanks!

sarameg, we've already done that, but we will certainly bring the teacher an updated report next Monday. It's the fact that this little asshole has already been called on this, more than once, that makes me want to smite. That, and the matter-of-fact way Matilda reports it, and the forbidding handholding, and...oh, fuck, just all of it. But, yep, will report again.

In infinitely better news, the last part of my Christmas present just arrived: these beautiful boots. And, ooh, look, a sale! A Reticule of Rubbish for only $13.99! (And lots of other nifty stuff besides, including the Time Traveler's Corset that Fay was lusting after.)

Fuck them both. I really want to shove both their heads into a toilet right now.

Start with their parents. That's probably where it's coming from.

I'm sorry Matilda's going through that. And can totally see why you'd be infuriated.

Spidra (and, on a completely other topic, thanks for the coffeemaker shopping tips; will research and follow up), I've met one kid's parents and they seem totally nice and pleasant (and whenever they're outside the school and she sees me, she bounces and squees, "Matilda's mommy!" so I'm pretty sure it is all one kid's instigation). The other kid, the queen bee -- never met her parents, have no idea. But, if Rachel Simmons's Odd Girl Out is anything to go by, it's just as likely that they have no idea of the shit she pulls and they'd be aghast.

Sigh. Why can't I just crack their heads? They're kids! Aren't they all resilient and quick-healing and shit?