school is in session!

fantasia has been relatively easy to live with. the great part is that she is smart in both social and academic areas. the sad part is that she is actually more advanced in these areas than the other clients in the home, who are about 5-6 years older than her. sometimes i forget that she's only 10 years old. then i am quickly reminded.

such was the case yesterday, when she said she was bored and needed something to do. i was in the office working on some things and so i showed her where we keep the games and puzzles so she could entertain herself. she looks through it and then goes down to her room. a minute later she emerges, carrying a HUGE pile of stuffed animals. 17 of them to be exact. she lined them all up on the couches, we have three of them in the family room (i was watching this all with the office door open).

next thing i know, i hear her talking. i say, "what?" and there is no response so i continue on. then i hear more talking. i lean in to listen and this is what i hear:

"huh? you talkin back to me? oh no you didn't! you've just missed recess young man, and if you don't stop your disrespectin', you'll miss lunch recess too!"

"what was that, chris? you givin' me attitude now? you're gonna be sorry mister because that is no way to speak to a teacher. you need to show me some respect!"

i stood up and peered out to see her speaking to her stuffed animals. she would then move one around and have it switch places with another one and yell,

"oh no you did NOT just get out of your seat!"

beware my little stuffed friends. school is in session and miss fantasia is kicking ace and taking names.