Quality Time

Walking Enzian and Ludwig to school every morning allows the three of us to spend quality time together. Holding one hand each, we walk side-by-side. We talk about school, their friends, their schoolwork, their dreams, anything and everything. Those few minutes mean a lot to me, this is the only time of the day we do not have other distractions - housework, TV, toys, etc. - it is our time.

Arriving in school instantly switches their mode from I-am-your-son to I-am-a-school-going-kid. The magic between mother and son vanish into thin air as they remove their jackets and change to their house shoes before entering their respective classrooms at 7.50am, 10 minutes before the school bell rings.

Enzian removing his jacket. Each child is assigned 3 hooks outside their classroom to hang their jackets, pullovers and sports bag. Below the hooks is a bench, and under the bench is where they place their shoes.

Enzian putting on his house shoes.

Enzian's classroom, full of classmates. They change seats periodically. Now he sits at the front row, perfect for a dreamer like him - he can't daydream too much when the teacher stands near the front row while she teaches.

Starting December, Johann will be joining his brothers in walking to his kindergarten, located just next to their school. By then, I will have to split myself amongst the three. Don't know how the quality time will be affected, but we will make the best of it, I am sure.