Addison was in kindergarten and full of fire. No big surprise there. However, it was a surprise that she was using her fire for evil . . . at least as far as the school system was concerned in 1993.
She was playing on the playground at recess, the whistle blew and the kids were lining up to return to class. As is usual in her case, her friends all want to stand in line next to her. Two little girls each grabbed one of Addison's arms and started pulling her in different directions causing Addison great discomfort. This, in turn, frightened Addison and her fear and frustration lead her to lash out with her only weapon, teeth. She leaned over and bit one of her little friends on the shoulder. I must inform you that the skin was not broken and only slight bruising occurred on Addison's victim.
I got a call from the school communicating that there had been an "incident" in which Adds had been involved and it was requested by the principle that Scott and I come to the school immediately. Of course, I think she has been in some horrific accident and I am freaking out as we quickly walk up to Lone Pine Elementary.
Addison met us in the office with tear streaked cheeks not clearly understanding what was happening. Fortunately, her school was very understanding and were totally not going to suspend a kindergartner, but it was an interesting afternoon for the Roderick family. Suffice it to say that we had a long talk that night about using words instead of teeth.
Leave it to Addison to make life exciting.
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