Gila came home today with a very cute project, it was called, "MY PURIM FEELINGS BOOK."
Each page listed a feeling that was in the Purim story and then the child recounted what situations instill that feeling in her.
I will transcribe the book. Please note: the purim feelings are written in regular print. Gila's feelings are written in Bold print. My side comments and Gila's subsequent commentary are written in italics. My feelings should be quite clear.
My Purim Feelings Book. By: Gila
Mordechai was happy when the Jews were saved.
I feel happy when...my mommy gives me breakfast. (OK, not bad. So far so, good. Don't worry, it goes downhill from here.)
The Jews were sad to hear about Haman's plot.
I feel sad when...my mommy hurts me. (Hello?!? I have never lifted a finger to this child except for maybe once or twice when she ran into the street)
The king was angry at Haman
I feel angry when...my mommy pinches me. (When I asked Gila about this she told me that when I brush her hair sometimes it feels like I am pinching her.)
Queen Esther was scared to go to the king without permission
(this is by far the worst sounding one) I feel scared when...someone comes to my bed in the middle of the night. (luckily Gila clarified this one to me and said "you know, monsters.").
Haman was surprised when the king found out about his plot.
I feel surprised when...it's my birthday and my mommy doesn't tell me.
Do we think my daughter has mommy issues? Am I going to have to pay for years and years of therapy for her?!?
Posted by peninah at March 13, 2006 08:25 PM | TrackBackMorah Hayley hasn't called you yet? Oy vey.
Posted by: Diana at March 13, 2006 09:14 PMFunny you should say that. I actually bumped into her last week and she warned me and told me not to feel bad.
Posted by: peninah at March 13, 2006 09:50 PMLet's not forget to point out that none of these things were about her Dad, who seems to be doing a pretty good job, if I do say so myself.
Posted by: Greg at March 13, 2006 11:26 PMI dropped off some string beans at Morah Hayley's last night, but her husband answered the door (I wonder if he is ever a part in Gila's reenactments), so I didn't get to suggest other projects to do with feelings.
Posted by: Diana at March 15, 2006 02:09 AMYou didn't tell her it was her birthday? What's that all about? At least her Morah doesn't think you are abusing her and is on your side.
Posted by: Sara at March 15, 2006 09:16 AMsorry peninah. kids do try to sabotoge our parenting. i belive they have a secret society where they meet and decide how to drive us to the loony bin. gila may be a member but leah is probably president. dont feel bad. we know you are a good mommy.
Posted by: devorah at March 15, 2006 01:56 PMhey dear,
long time no comment. just wanted to ask.... what are you thinking posting such subversive musings about the pursuit of child-rearing. you're freaking out my husband. ;)
Posted by: Tobey at March 16, 2006 01:50 PMI have to say this post made me laugh till I cried. It is exactly the type of thing that I could see one of my kids doing. Hang in there - your friends no you don't pinch or otherwise abuse your kids.
Posted by: Rochel at March 16, 2006 07:57 PMSara- I think we have established that Gila is not to be trusted. Of course I tell her it is her birthday!
Devorah and Rochel- Thanks for the support.
Tobey-Tell Avrumi, too bad! I need to vent, he will be freaked out.
Posted by: peninah at March 17, 2006 11:30 AMglad to hear Child Protective Services were not called in. I would have loved to be a fly on the wall in the teacher's room after that project.
Posted by: shira at March 20, 2006 06:13 PM