Remember, Kids: Crime Doesn't Pay

Last week, Son #2 was Student of the Week in his fifth grade class.  This was the week prior to his birthday, and he was a celebrity.  He got to bring in various show and tell items from home, and on that Wednesday he got to bring in a special person who does something really cool for a living and who doesn't mind talking about it in front of the class.

Luckily, we do have a friend with a really cool job.  She is a federal law enforcement agent.  She agreed to come in to the classroom and make a presentation, but she confided that she found it more intimidating than going to court to testify.  LOL, so Mom went with her and took some pictures.

The kids liked seeing our friend's bullet proof vest (which my son got to carry around the room as executive assistant).  They had dozens of questions about stakeouts and shooting and evidence and even wardrobe.  No, female agents in real life do NOT wear skirts and heels like they do on TV -- can't chase after criminals dressed that way especially if it involves hopping a fence!  But the best demo was "how to handcuff a perp" -- again, my son, with my happily given permission.  I was surprised that the kids didn't ask to see their teacher in cuffs, but she's really terrific so maybe that didn't occur to them.  

In spite of being in handcuffs, Birthday Boy had the time of his life being in the spotlight...broad grin, chest puffed out with pride.  What a lovely prelude to Mother's Day for me!  Check out the photos.