The man with the broken tie has been the center of conversation at our house so far this week.
On Sunday in primary they played a game where the kids would practice singing loudly while the leader would cut the tie of her husband shorter and shorter depending upon the performance of the kids. The husband, of course, is pretending that he doesn't like this and doesn't want the tie to be cut any further. The kids loved it... except for mine. I was pulled out of a meeting with a hysterical child. She sat through sharing time but broke down in her classroom afterwards. Her teacher told me she was petrified the entire time. By the time I was brought in she was sobbing and shaky and just kept asking me why they wouldn't listen to him and stop cutting his tie.
We had multiple conversations about this for the rest of the day... and night. She was up all night with nightmares and would sometimes just yell out in her sleep for them to stop cutting and that she wanted to go home (so sad!!!). Luckily, we only had one night of nightmares but the conversations have continued. She doesn't want to go back to primary ever again (which I am hoping will pass by next Sunday;)). If not, we will be enjoying a little refresher course.
It was such a random happening that I wanted to document it but also it is a good example of her tender heart. This move to Minnesota has been so difficult for her in many ways and has been hard to watch as a parent. Marcus reminds me that she will be a good friend because she will always be aware of how others are feeling. Oh the joys of parenting. And she is only three!
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That is one sad story. Little did her primary leaders know that it would lead to nightmares. I hope they don't continue to use that activity. Some kids have the most tender hearts, no wonder we are to be like them.
I'm laughing pretty hard about the tie cutting and Reagan's trauma. That is hilarious! Thanks for making me burn some cals.
Aren't you about to pop yet?
Sweet girl. It would have never crossed my mind that someone would not like cutting ties.
That is so sad. It's so unpredictable the things that will upset a kid. I hope she's doing okay.
I am sorry to tell you, but I sat behind her on Sunday while this event was taking place.. I just stared at her. Her mouth was open and she kept looking around like... "Someone PLEASE stop!.. please, listen to him!" It was pretty sweet, but I couldn't help but giggle. She has a very sweet heart!
that is so precious
Oh my goodness! Poor little girl. Hopefully she'll forget about it and be able to move on. It's so funny what will scare kids sometimes.
When is that baby coming? Enough already! I can't wait (along with you, I'm sure) to see that adorable face. Any decisions on names yet?
Oh no! I'm so sad that she didn't find it funny :( Poor sweetie. They do that trick often in the primary, it's one of Sister Owen's favorites. She started it when Bishop Owen was the bishop. Most of the kids think it's just so funny, and he usually gets a new tie out of it.
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