Car Seat 6

Car Seat [Part 6]

By Daring Diane

Chapter 58

Melissa was comfortable in math class because she had been going to that class pretty much daily. As math was ending, Principal Adams was waiting to talk to her. “Melissa, Miss Woods has some obligations and I wanted to make sure you had your full class schedule.”

Brittany had not discussed classes or her exit with Melissa. Melissa was still distracted thinking about the agreement she had signed that morning. She reviewed the class schedule and nodded to Principal Adams. The principal told her Teresa had the same schedule.

After math, Melissa followed Teresa to communication arts which appeared to be the new style English class. The teacher noted her arrival and checked her name on the class roll.

After English class, Teresa led her to a technology class where the students were learning about web sites and how to design and build web pages. Melissa was overwhelmed with the new classes and trying to get comfortable. At lunch after technology, Melissa went through the cafeteria line and had no idea where to sit. She found an empty table and sat down staring at her lunch. Teresa and Jennifer saw Melissa and decided to join her to figure out why she was now attending more classes.

The girls could tell that Melissa was upset. But, they simply sat down and made themselves at home. They talked about a couple of things that happened at school the day before.

Noticing that Melissa seemed genuinely upset, Jennifer asked, “Melissa, are you okay?”

Melissa looked up. “I guess.”

Teresa pushed on, “Will you be coming to regular classes all the time?”

Melissa thought for a moment, “I’m not sure. I usually have to go somewhere during the day. But, today I will be here for all my classes. I am not sure what will happen tomorrow or in the future.”

Car Seat 5

Car Seat [Part 5]

By Daring Diane

Chapter 49

Rainbow Dash was clutched tight to her chest as the first light shown through the windows of the nursery. Opening her eyes, Melissa realized that what she hoped was a bad dream was in fact a nightmare reality. She was sleeping in the juvenile bed in the nursery. She found herself squeezing Rainbow so hard, she was surprised the stuffed animal did not explode.

Slowly sitting up in bed, Melissa looked around the nursery and remembered many happy moments here with her daughter. She found herself smiling as she remembered Mary running around the room, bath times, and all the memories associated with watching her little one grow up.

When Mary called, “Melissa, time to get ready for school.” Melissa’s new reality came home.

Melissa visited the bathroom and returned to the nursery. She pulled out a clean school uniform, blouse and then approached the dresser. Opening the top drawer, she found her socks. The second drawer gave her pause. Training pants along with her childish panties felt weird but possibly ok. Her camisoles matched the underwear and again felt ok. But her bras screamed for a re-evaluation. Why would there be bras in a drawer with little girl clothing.

The Principal or Principles (a Novel length story)

The Principal or Principles
By: Daring Diane

Students challenge Principal to adhere to the dress code.
What could possibly go wrong?

1.    Background

The members of the school board thanked Elizabeth Warren for her wonderful presentation and for sharing her views on the future for the Princess Ann Ladies Academy.  Elizabeth (Beth to her friends) was one of two finalists for the open position of Principal at Princess Ann.  This was the final interview and the board planned to make their decision tomorrow. 

Elizabeth highlighted her doctoral work and her quick rise to Principal at her present school.  While she had only been in her position for a little over 2 years, the standardized test scores had improved dramatically.  Teacher and student satisfaction were rated excellent across the board. 

Do Clothes (Un)Make the Woman?

Do Clothes (Un)Make the Woman?

By Daring Diane

Chapter 1

"Mom, why do you buy me all these little girl clothes.  I'm in high school.  I need to dress like a woman."

"Young lady, you are indeed in high school.  And someday you will learn that the clothes do not make the woman.  People will love you and understand you based on your character and who you are.   The clothes are just decorations.  I am not suggesting that clothes are not important.  Obviously, for work and important events, we need to dress appropriately.  But, you should work to be a good person."

"Mom, when I wear the clothes you buy for me, everyone thinks I'm a little kid."

"Then I suggest you begin to act more mature.  Then these people will realize you are older and they will treat you that way.  Honey, this is an important lesson.  Baby, you are a sophomore in high school and you are an inch taller than I am.  People don't think I'm a kid.  It is not your size and it is not the clothes.  It is how you deal with people."

"Mom I can't believe you are that naive."

"I am not naive.  I have real life experience and I know how the world works."

"Mom you are just being silly.  The clothes are what people see.  It is how they make all their initial impressions and with kids, they seldom ever give us a chance to show them how old we actually are."

"When you are older, you will realize I am right.  I am absolutely correct and you can bank on it.  Honey, you have to understand that there are things I know that you do not and this is one of those things."

Her daughter looked at her mother and appraised her.  "You seem pretty convinced.  Are you sure enough for us to have one of our bets?"