Imagine this: You’re going about your day when suddenly, the school’s phone number pops up on your screen. Panic sets in—Is it bad news? Is your kid in trouble? Are you about to have your day turned upside down? Most of the time, it’s just a robocall reminding you about the next PTA meeting. But what if, instead, it’s the principal calling to say your child has made her day—by stashing a dead squirrel in his backpack?
That’s exactly what happened to a parent named Rebecca J. Collins. She shared the story on Facebook, and it quickly went viral. “When the principal calls to tell you your son has made her day, you expect good news… Only to hear that a dead squirrel was discovered in his (yes, the expensive Pottery Barn one) backpack.”
At this point, any parent would probably just want to sit down in disbelief and think, “I’ve got nothing. Just take me away!” As the story unfolds, the principal asked Rebecca what inspired her son to collect this unfortunate critter, to which he replied, “I really wanted squirrel dumplings for dinner tonight.” Deadpan moment, right?
“The principal totally has a great sense of humor, but his teacher was not amused at all!” Rebecca explained to an online parenting community. “My kid is eight years old. I thought we were done with this kind of nonsense!”
The principal even cheekily asked if Rebecca wanted the squirrel returned home. That’s when she had to clarify, “We live in the country, but we’re not THAT country!” (No offense meant to squirrel dumpling enthusiasts out there.)
As the principal sent Rebecca a picture of the scene, it became clear that this lady is a gem. Can you imagine the horror of discovering that in your child’s backpack? It’s safe to say that a soggy lunchbox with a half-drunk juice box is a walk in the park compared to this furry fiasco.
This story gives us all a little perspective. Those parenting challenges? They could always be worse. For more laughs and insights, check out our other posts, like this one on home insemination kits, or visit Make A Mom for excellent resources on fertility. And for a deeper understanding of the process, Healthline offers great information on pregnancy and home insemination.
In summary, a principal’s unexpected call about a dead squirrel in a child’s backpack turned into a comically absurd tale of childhood antics and a reminder that parenting is full of surprises—some of them more shocking than others!