When my daughter was in preschool, I was informed that girls needed to be put on the waitlist for Girl Scouts months before entering kindergarten. This stressed me out and I called Girl Scouts the second I got home that day. I had a strategy: to avoid the waitlist, I volunteered to be the leader of her troop. Little did I know that the moms who caused my stress were totally wrong; there was no waitlist! So now I’m a Girl Scout leader. Most of the time, I really do enjoy it, but over the years it has been very stressful at times. Between badly behaved kids and parents who are even worse, Girl Scouts has definitely caused more stress than I ever anticipated. I don’t even get paid for this! I’m a volunteer! I’m wrecking my life for free!! Recently the troop has seen some changes though. Two girls moved out of the troop. As a result of what may seem like a minor change, the troop is finally at the point were all of the girls are good and kind to each other. There is little drama and they are truly wonderful friends to each other. This is what I wanted when I first signed up to be a leader. Watching them work at the table tonight, while all being kind to each other and laughing together, gave me profound joy!
I just have to throw this in: Girl Scouts is actually a cult based on the sale of delicious cookies. Does anyone want to buy any? Cause you know I have them.
Joyful Mama 