Inclusion by Invitation

One of the positives of having an "adopted daughter" who works at Teddy's school is that we get to hear more about Teddy's school life. His teacher does a great job with communication, but she has some insights that we wouldn't hear otherwise. 

For example, we heard about Teddy's classmate who burst into tears when he saw Teddy's picture because he misses Teddy. That prompted an entire 3rd-grade class discussion about why Teddy wasn't in school right now and how much everyone missed Teddy and wanted him back in the classroom. That was heartwarming to hear.

Then, an invitation to a birthday party came home last week. This is Teddy's second invite to a party. Of course we won't send him because of COVID, but were it not COVID, I'd consider sucking it up to attend with him because I think he'd have such a great time. I know this little boy and his mom somewhat from our interactions, and his mom has an idea of Teddy's abilities, so I'd be comfortable that we wouldn't completely make a scene.

So, this time around, we'll send a present to school with our connection to give to the boy's mom. That way, he'll have something to remember Teddy by until he sees Teddy back at school. (This wasn't the boy who was distraught that Teddy wasn't in school, just as an FYI.)

I love that Teddy's classmates and friends remember him, miss him and want him to rejoin them at school. I want the same ...