It was in my first class. I was seven. I had to do those additions: 6+7=12 or 13? 5+8=24 or 23 or 22? I was looking at my fingers, counting, recounting and I was so nervous about these figures. They were turning around in my head. I walked to my teacher, an elderly woman, […]
12.45 a.m. first day of summer vacation Little boy: “Where is my coffee?” Big boy: “What…?” Little boy: “You promised me a cold coffee.” Big boy: “I beg you pardon.” Little boy: “Don’t you remember?” Big boy: “What…?” Little boy: “For sure. We made a bet and I was […]
17.46 p.m. on the cycle ride under the rain Little boy: “I’ll take a bath when we’re back home.” Big boy: “Oh, good idea!” Little boy: “But I want to be alone in the tub.” Big boy: “Oh, no!” Little boy: “I like to chill and relax.” Big boy: “Okay, no […]
Bathroom at 17.31 p.m. Little boy: “Hey, you put on my grey track pants.” Big boy: “No, this isn’t true.” Little boy: “I am sure they are mine.” Big boy: “Come on. You don’t know yours.” Little boy: “I am sure I always put them at the same place.” Big boy: “No, […]