Momma Bears

You have heard people say – don’t get between a momma and her babies.  Our community had a situation that had to be dealt with.  A couple of weeks ago I received a phone call, email and text message from the middle school.  Our rural town had visitors – a momma bear and 1-2-3, yes three baby bears had come to town. Our school was notifying parents that students that walked to/from school would need to be picked up that afternoon. For safety reasons everyone should understand.  No one needs to get between a momma bear and her cubs.

Lately I have been feeling like a momma bear.  I have been blessed with two healthy, intelligent, caring and loving, humorous and gorgeous children.  They are at the age when strong friendships are being formed and dealing with drama.  It has led to a little trouble and our child has not been found of any wrong-doing but has been involved due to association. We were aware of the situation but last week it blew up because an adult felt she needed to intervene. Youth drama.  Her actions caused an uproar and let me tell you, there were many, seven to be exact, angry mommas.  Did you hear us?  Well, let me tell you, we were fired up and met with the principal the next morning.  Meetings took place over the next two weeks.  You threaten my child and I will react.  I will advocate for my child’s rights. I will talk, follow procedures and expect the situation to be investigated.   

We, as parents handled the situation the best way we felt was right. After two meetings, we decided not to file a formal complaint but there are others that have.  We have decided to close the door and move forward. Another lesson that our children will grow from and move forward with knowledge. We have discussed it to death. Tomorrow is the last day of the school year and we are thrilled and ready to move on. 

And this momma bear is feeling rewarded that we as a family pulled together to talk about and work through a problem.  As a mother, I will always be there to support and if needed, defend, my child. It’s not often I will bare my teeth but when you threaten my child, be prepared, I don’t need to bite to get my point across.