Ziva's third birthday is coming up and Rachel is having the family round for lunch today in celebration. I am sad to be missing out on the occasion and will telephone in the hope Ziva can muster a bit more than her customary greeting of ‘hi’ before she shyly returns the phone to her Mummy.
When I speak to Ziva she manages an enthusiastic ‘yeh’ in response to each of my questions : Are you having a party today? Will you be eating some cake? Are you excited about opening your presents?
Levana is much more forthcoming. I have been sending the children some pictures I painted with pastels. I ask Levana: “Do you know what a sheep dog is?”. “Yes, it’s a dog that stops the sheep running away” “Clever girl! Well I am sending you a picture I drew of a sheep dog, but it’s not that sort of sheep dog. This one is a dog that looks more like a sheep”. She understands the difference and laughs. I think she will laugh even louder when she sees my effort!
Rachel tells me that Levana was studying one of the cats I drew and was looking a little concerned. Finally she said “Mummy I think there is something wrong with this cat. The head is too big.” So I have been found out by a five year old. Will I ever be able to raise my head in art circles again? Maybe I should stick to writing in future.
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