I packed Sophi a fun lunch. I sat next to her on the bus. I was super kind, patient and understanding with the great kids in her group. I took pictures. I joked with them. I rented a wheelchair so Sophi's shorter leg wouldn't get sore from walking. I carried her on my shoulders on the long walk back to the bus. I kept my phone in my pocket so I could focus on her.
Later that day when I got home from work, I found Christi and Sophi talking in their bedroom. I proudly asked Christi, "So did she have a great time?"
Christi responded: "Well, Sophi said you did OK, but Claire's group got ice cream..."
Sigh. The vastly underappreciated role of parent. I guess it's a good reminder to look back and remember all of the things my parents did for me that I didn't realize at the time. Well, at least I had a fun time Sophi, ice cream or not!
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| Loving the lions! |
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| This peacock showed off for several minutes. |
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| Polar bear swim anyone? |
