Parent's Appreciation Day

So today is Parent's Appreciation Day in my son's class. Sounds nice, doesn't it? But here's the thing. His teacher sent out a notice two weeks ago that THURSDAY, not today TUESDAY, would be Parent's Appreciation Day. We got a paper notice -- not email -- that arrived with the homework last night, mentioning that the date had changed to this morning. Less than 12 hours notice.

As for appreciation, parents really appreciate not having their calendars yanked around at the last minute. I have a lot of flexibility to be able to participate at my son's events at school, but most parents don't. This means many parents won't be able to be there today since they can't be expected to flip meetings and other work events at the last minute, especially when they've probably asked favors to be able to attend Parent's Appreciation Day this coming Thursday -- when it will NOT be taking place.

We also had the kid's Biography Projects due today -- but that changed dates too. My guy is playing George Washington in class, so his dad rushed to get a costume all ready for him today, while I prepped him on his memorized schpiel about how he won at Yorktown and etc. But, surprise, after busting a gut to get it done on time, they rearranged that too and now instead of Tuesday, he doesn't need to be George until Thursday.

It gets a little tricky this parenting business.