My sister is currently searching for the perfect preschool for my nephew. Can I tell you how crazy this task has been for her? Did you know that your kid can get rejected from preschool?!
Let me just say that if that were the case when I was in preschool, I would have been screwed. I don’t think any preschools would have been jumping at the chance to admit a tall, skinny, scabby-kneed, coke-bottle glasses wearing, hair chewing weirdo who often talked to herself and laughed at her own jokes (that hasn’t changed).
The only thing crazier than filling out a 10 page application for a French immersion preschool that serves only organic snacks with vegan options and costs the same as my Son’s private school tuition, are the cray-cray parents vying to get their kids in.
My sister recently attended an Open House for a local baby Yale where she overheard some crazy s*&t
Parent #1: My child taught himself how to read and write.
Do ya think he could help me wit dis here formz? Der bee a lot of dem fancy wordz and gobbledygook I caint figger out.
Parent #2: My son was speaking in complete sentences at 9 months.
Really? What did your baby have to say at 9 months? Did he tell you, in an English accent, that he appreciates your nipple hair because it meant he could floss immediately after nursing?
Parent # 3: My daughter was walking at 8 months. She currently plays on the Toddler Olympic Soccer Team (she really said this).
Funny. You don’t look Asian, but “The Toddler Olympic Soccer Team” must be code for Chinese gymnastic team.
Parent #5: My child can speak three languages.
Yeah? Well, your kid is picking his nose right now….and he just ate it.
Parent #6: My twins can read each other’s thoughts. It’s amazing.
I can read their thoughts, too. They’re thinking you’re a nerd who is going to raise them to be nerds. They say, “Thanks a lot.”
Parent #7: My son has been playing the violin since he could walk.
That’s nice. My son can thrash on the drums. He’s going to be way cooler than your kid and will probably sleep with your son’s girlfriend someday.
Needless to say, my sister’s search for the perfect preschool continues.