Friday 28 January 2011

interlude: stories from school

one story that i like telling my boys tells the adventures of 2 lions. they like to explore and journey out of their comfort zones. they are best of friends and they go out of their way to help others. one particular story tells of how they both face fear. it starts with being consumed and they flee the situation. then they decide to go back to confron their fear. but this time they vow to stand to gether and reach out their hands and clasp one another's. when times are particularly scary they promise to squeeze each other's hand. the story goes on and how together they go beyond and extend their hands to help. it's a bed time story. they enjoy listeing. i enjoy telling it.

ashley started school this term. a new boy into reception (4-5year olds). when i go in he lhas that new kid look. a little scared and often looking around for someone... anyone that he can call a friedn. he is in caleb's class. caleb seldomly tells of what happens in his class. getting info from him is not easy.

angie told me today that a mother came up to her to say thank you. upon probing she enquires what for. this lady says ashley keeps talking about caleb. how he looks after him.... how when he is there caleb holds ashley's hand.


Location:Börtjistrasse,,Switzerland

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