Riley Hears What He Wants to Hear

It's one of those cold, rainy fall days where you just want to stay home and nap all day. I tried to get away with a mid-morning nap, at least, but soon responsibility was screaming in my ear. Inevitably I got off my butt, and I've been up and running since 10:00 AM. Finally, upon returning from numerous errands and Corey's therapy appointment, I had a few minutes set aside to relax before the bus showed up with the rest of my loud and demanding children. Hallelujah!

Right... I couldn't be that lucky. The phone rang as I picked up my latest book, and it was the boys' school on the line. They were calling to inform me that Riley was waiting for me at the front office, where I was expected to pick him up. I wondered aloud what on earth made Riley think I was picking him up, and the lady on the phone really couldn't say. I assured her that I'd be in to get Riley as soon as I loaded up Corey and got Shannon off of HIS bus, which was due to arrive in 5 - 10 minutes.

When I finally got to the school (45 minutes after dismissal, no less,) there was Riley, chillin' in the hallway. I figured he'd be upset with the mix-up, especially since he'd been sitting around for what must have been forever in child-years, but no, he was nonplussed and staring off into space.

When I asked why he thought I was picking him up today, Riley argued that he had heard an announcement over the PA that requested he go to the office. The poor office lady just looked at me, completely baffled, and said, "We didn't page him, but there was a sub today... maybe that led to some confusion?"

Maybe. I doubt I'll ever know.