No Bullies....or pigs.

Today was the beginning of the No Bullying campaign in Secaucus school district.  I know this is a big problem in schools around the country.  I haven't really seen any of that at Christopher's school but I'm sure it happens, probably more in the older grades.  I'm glad that they talk more about it at school and are really taking the initiative to make sure that children are safe and happy while at school.
Christopher was mostly excited that they all got this cool t-shirt and got to have a "fun" day.  It sounds like they didn't do much work today, except for their spelling test, but they got to have a big assembly and do bowling and a magic show.  I'm not really sure what this has to do with not bullying, but I'm sure they tied it in somehow. :)

Here's a funny story about Christopher.  The other night at bedtime we were reading and the story was talking about how the family that lived on a farm had a pig.  This is how the conversation went:
Michael- "Was it a baby pig mom?"
Me- "No, I think it was probably a big pig."
Christopher- "Ya, like you mom."
Pause.........
Me- "Are you calling me a big pig?" (smile)
Christopher (unabashedly)- "No, I just mean it was big like you are big, not a kid like us."
Me- "Oh, that makes me feel better."

I just had to laugh.  Kids totally don't know when they put their foot in their mouth.  I recall a conversation similar to this one where I got called a cow also.  Good thing I don't get offended easily.  But it did make me want to go down to the basement and run about 10 miles on the treadmill.  :)