Imagine starting your day with a call from the school principal—your heart races as you wonder, is my child sick? In trouble? Am I about to have my day turned upside down? Usually, it’s just a harmless automated reminder about the upcoming PTA meeting. But what if, instead, the principal tells you that your child has made her day—because they are carrying a dead squirrel in their backpack?
That’s exactly what happened to Sarah B. Thompson, who shared her hilarious experience on social media, where it rapidly gained traction. “When the principal calls to say your son has made her day, you’re excited to hear good news… until you find out he’s been storing a dead squirrel in his (very expensive) Pottery Barn backpack.”
At this point, most parents would probably just sit down in disbelief and think, “I’ve got nothing to say.” Sarah continued, “When the principal asked him why he picked up the dead squirrel and put it in his backpack, he replied, ‘I really wanted squirrel dumplings for dinner tonight.’”
Can you even imagine?
“The principal has such a great sense of humor and is super sweet, but his teacher? Not so much!” Sarah told us. “My son is eight, and I thought we were past these kinds of antics!”
She added, “Then the principal asked if I wanted the squirrel to come back home with him.” At that moment, Sarah had to clarify that while they are from a rural area, they’re not “that rural.” (No offense to anyone who actually enjoys squirrel dumplings!)
The principal even remarked, “It looked so peaceful lying there in his bag,” and then sent her a picture. This principal deserves a round of applause! Just think about the potential horror that was avoided—imagine reaching into your child’s backpack and discovering that surprise!
Ultimately, this amusing story offers a good reminder: that messy lunchbox filled with a half-eaten juice box isn’t such a big deal after all. It could always be worse!
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Summary
A principal’s discovery of a dead squirrel in a student’s backpack leads to a hilarious exchange, highlighting the unexpected and often amusing challenges of parenting. This story serves as a light-hearted reminder that what may seem like a catastrophe could actually be a source of laughter.