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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Out of the mouths of babes

 
So Rob and I got invited to attend the pre-school graduation of our first foster child.  She's been back home with her biological family for quite a while so it was a pleasant surprise to hear from the family.

I'll be honest, in that I had some concerns about us attending the small town ceremony in rural NJ.  I was hoping to just shuffle in and sit in the back and celebrate with the little one quietly and unobtrusively as is my style.

So Rob and I arrived and the little kids classroom was already packed with parents and teachers.  We looked and within seconds were noticed by the little princess, who is now 4 years old.

Immediately she hollered at the top of her little but loud lungs..."MY 2 DADDIES ARE HERE!!!
She then ran up to us and gave us big hugs and grabbed both of our hands and proceeded to parade us around the room to everyone who would listen, teachers and parents of friends.

She always introduced us as 'MY TWO DADDIES' and threw in a few "I HAVE 2 DADDIES BECAUSE I"M LUCKY!!" for good measure.

It was both surprising and heart warming.
As friends have noted, the little ones don't know prejudice or bigotry, they have to learn it.  This was a perfect example of how much this is true.
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I'm sure you LOVED all that attention LOL!
Posted 6/30/2009 1:36 PM by Orlando Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply

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This is the sweetest thing! You both must have been so proud and felt so special!!

Posted 6/30/2009 6:16 PM by queenie Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply

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how sweet, and how true your words are. peace, Al
Posted 6/30/2009 7:12 PM by pukemeister Xanga Premium Member - reply

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!!! That last thing made me grin like a fool.
Posted 6/30/2009 8:20 PM by hairlessmunkee - reply

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That is great! If only everyone could be that open and happy.
Posted 6/30/2009 11:44 PM by Fleener Xanga True Member Xanga Lifetime Member - reply

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That was such a lovely story to read and the point you make about how intolerance is learned is so true. It's lovely that she remembered you both with such evident fondness and love.
Posted 7/1/2009 2:17 AM by queerskinhead_UK Xanga True Member Xanga Lifetime Member - reply

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Sean that was so beautiful to read. I just wish the rest of the world was a little bit like Maddie.
Posted 7/1/2009 9:36 AM by lesley_redd - reply

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Cool story. Too true about learned aversions. We teach them without ever noticing what it is we're perpetuating.
Posted 7/1/2009 9:59 AM by James Xanga Lifetime Member - reply

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You were a wonderful Daddy to her! (v)
Posted 7/17/2009 12:56 AM by Nanny Xanga True Member Xanga Lifetime Member - reply

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Awww, how very sweet!! She obviously loves you both very much!
Posted 7/20/2009 9:27 AM by tumbling_dice Xanga Premium Member - reply

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Wow how precious is that!!!
Posted 7/21/2009 5:21 PM by Raynijul - reply


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