Dissapointment

I found the perfect pets for my kids! I went back to the humane society to see the rats one more time yesterday. The two that I wanted to see were not the first two that the girl showed me. She showed me these two that I had passed over because I thought the other two were cutier. Well, how wrong was I! The two that I thought were not so cute turned out to be the NICEST rats ever! They were so friendly and sweet. They both would be great with the kids. The other two were not friendly at all. The one tried to pee on me and the other nipped my finger. Not good for my kids. I asked to hold the two sweet ones for me so that I could get a cage and whatnot for them. I came home and debated about what was the right thing to do for my kids and the rats.
When I talked to my husband last night before he came home from work I told him about the two wonderful rats I had found. I was still wrestling with what to do, but when I talked to him I felt like I should get the cage and prep for having rats in my classroom. I got the cage and talked my hubby's ear off about the rats. He, however, had had a bad day and was not so chatty. I tried not to annoy him with my chatter about the rats, but now I was excited. Can you see what is going to happen next?
I came to school today. I had the cage in the car and I was on my way after school to get my new ratties! I had even renamed them and dreamt about them. It all came crashing down when an e-mail to the vice-principal and principal was replied to. The principal sent me an e-mail saying he would rather not have pets in the building at all. I was stunned! The vice principal had said that as long as I check with the nurse to see about allergies. I had the all clear from the nurse. I thought I was good to go. I sent out an e-mail to the VP and Principal this a.m. to double check that I was OK. So, I had to tell my kids today that we are not getting a pet for our room. No pets that's the rule. My kids were so disappointed. I have to admit, so was I! I called my hubby at lunch to tell him how sad I was. He called me back when I came home from school and told me to call the humane society and tell them to take the rats off hold. That was a hard phone call. I had already gotten attached. he also suggested that I keep the cage for the night and see if Wednesday when I'm back at school if the VP can talk the principal into allowing me my pets. I feel so bad letting those kids down. They all said the same thing "yeah, but..." I know I told them. I wanted to run down to the Principal and say "yeah, but..." to him too! I know that would do me no good. I guess we'll see what happens. I'm not in school tomorrow due to another conference that I have to go to.
Right now it's thundering and lighting out. I better turn the computer off!