Distinctions

I got a call from the school nurse this morning. My daughter said her stomach was hurting. She didn’t have a fever, which was good, but the nurse wanted directions from me.

I told the nurse the truth.

For a couple of months, my daughter has complained about tummy trouble.

Sometimes, this trouble means she’s hungry. Sometimes, it means she’s too full. Occasionally, it means she needs to use the bathroom. Other times, she’s simply nervous.

I knew she was okay. I ask the nurse for guidance in helping my daughter understand these crucial distinctions.

My daughter stayed at school and did well the rest of the day. We talked bout upset stomachs on the way home. We’ll see if we can build these distinctions into her daily vocabulary.