Child of the week
One of the greatest advantages of working at the college is the opportunity to share in the excitement experienced by the boys. Clare has just collected Ewen from school, and let Ewen come outside my office. It is unusual for the boys to call for my attention before lunch, so it had to be something a little exeptional.
As soon as Ewen saw that I had responded to his calls, he declared quite loudly, "I was on the stage today!!"
"Why was that?" I queried. We missed the last nursery performance during assembly, which is when all the nursery kids go on stage, so my first thought was, "Not again!"
Instead he explained, "I was child of the week!"
Somewhat surprised, I queried with Clare, and yes, he was "Child of the week". This was achieved by excelling at some work at nursery, as I understand it. He was awarded a certificate for developing sounds very well. Makes a Dad feel so proud!! And reminds us that he is growing and he's not a miniature adult. I think as parents we sometimes lose sight of the fact that kids Ewen's, and Iain's, age are learning about so much; and we forget what little precious darlings they are.
And it makes us think that our parents probably thought the same at one time. Now we're in their shoes! Thanks for all you guys have done for us Dad and Mom!!
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