I like to chat with the boys everyday after school. I ask them what they learn/do or who they play with at school. I find this a good way of helping the boys to practice their speech as well as catching up with their activities. I hope to connect with them. Calvin used to tell me everything even without me asking. However, as the years go by, he has become quieter and quieter about his day. It seems like there’s a lot to tell and he does not know where to start. Its either that or he has become lazy. This does not deter me to ask him — in fact, it makes me want to talk to him even more. Boys have a tendency to be silent about their day at school or about anything, especially when they grow older. At least that’s what I think. I do hope to keep up my daily chat with the boys as a way to stay in touch with their lives.
The other day, while getting ready to go to swimming lessons, I asked Calvin this:
Me: So, Calvin what did you do today at school?
Calvin: Why do you always have to ask me this question?
Me: Well, I would like to know what your teacher has been teaching you.
Calvin: Its too much to tell ….. *whining away*
Me: Then tell me who you played with today ….
Calvin: *long pause*
Athan, out of no where, jumped out from a corner and said to me : “we learn all about Easter eggs today!”. That really set me laughing.  He must have heard me asking his brother about his day at school and decided to offer me his side of the story before I even asked him. He makes me laugh.
Methinks I should keep up with the conversation. 🙂