The kids finished school on Tuesday but today was the day we had to go and get Hania’s report. Although I don’t really agree with an over-emphasis on grades at this time – I mean she is only seven! – I was still thrilled with her great marks especially as she is studying in a second language. The teacher couldn’t say enough good things about my daughter while I sat there and wondered who it was she was getting her confused with.
As a prize for doing so well I took Hania to a toyshop and bought a present for her and her brother but first we went into the bank. I’d recently got a junior account in her name and this was her first time to put money in. While we waited our turn, I gave her €10 and her bright yellow bank book and told her the lady behind the counter would put the money in her book.
“But is she going to give me it back”, asked Hania.
“No. You give her the money and she puts it in the bank and you’ll see the amount you’ve given her written up in your bank book.”
She looked at me in total disbelief and asked, “Are you mad?”
Ha.
Well !! you know what they say, out of the mouths of babes…..