PTO

So last night was the election for PTO officers. I am the new co-president at the girls school. I'm excited because I love to volunteer and I have a lot of great ideas I can't wait to share.

Here's the thing that bothered me about last night and the get to know you meeting last Thursday. There were a total of 4 people running for officer position. We went around and introduced ourselves. The 3 other people all mentioned how they had special needs kids. The outgoing president asked me why I didn't mention if I had any special needs kids. I really didn't think it was a qualification issue. I mentioned Sophie being small, but that's it. Then last night the other candidates mentioned their special needs kids, I didn't.

I guess I just don't think of Sophie being special needs. Yes she was on the special needs list and yes she does have some issues, but she is not special needs. She is able to do everything anybody else can do.

I'm not sure why the other mother's kept bringing up their special needs kids. Did they think that better enabled them to be on the PTO? Did they want extra praise since they were volunteering for PTO and parenting a special needs child? Don't get me wrong, I understand that special needs kids can be challenging. I get it. What I don't get is why some parents define who they are by their kids.

Enough of my soap box. Today was my 24th post in the M3 challenge and I'm glad I got it in early. Thanks for reading.