A Peck of Goodness
It was the first day back after the Christmas break, and Mr. Doobins was putting on his shoes before heading off to preschool.
Garnet asked him whether he would be a good boy at school.
“Yes, Momma,” he said.
“You won’t hit anyone?” she said.
“No, Momma.”
“You won’t yell at anyone even if you’re upset?”
“No, Momma. I’ll get the teacher.”
“You’ll say, ‘Yes, ma’am,’ ‘No, ma’am,’ Yes, please,’ No, thank you,’ and all those other good manners you know how to use?”
“Momma!” Mr. Doobins said. “I can’t be all that goodness!”
“Then just do your best, sweetie.”
