Girl Talk
Tonight Steve is working at reception - filling in for newly pregnant Alina who is not feeling well. The girls and I sat down to some great ravioli courtesy of our local pasta all'uovo shop, La Sfoglia, and while I drank an excellent vendemmia (Ca' del Bosco) the girls proceeded to tell all about the boys they like and the boys who have kissed them (Paloma) and the boys they have kissed (Giulia). These incidents happened when Giulia was 5 and Paloma was 4 and were innocent playground kisses on the cheek. Perhaps they were even on a dare, but still I can't help thinking how much it must have meant to them especially when two and three years later they retell these stories with a blush and a giggle as if they just happened. I have to look beyond my jaded present and remember when I was a child and there were no ulterior motives - when gestures were innocent and precious and a kiss on the cheek was worth more than gold. In this age of sexual harassment and abuse, it's easy to forget that a kiss really can be just a kiss.
posted by lomalinda at
19:27
2 Comments:
Hi
I was just told about your blog, and have started browsing through it. What an excellent way to record your thoughts and feelings.
I'm in Australia, and I wonder when your segment will be on Getaway? I'll be watching like a hawk now; hope I haven't missed it.
How is the home schooling going?
Best wishes, Yvonne
Hi Yvonne,
Thanks very much for taking a look at my blog. Our Getaway segment was on 28 August - so I'm afraid you've missed it. Our segment was on their website, but don't know if it is still there. Thankfully, we were just a flash on screen - none of the stilted interview we gave had to be endured by anyone! The homeschooling is going pretty well although we have had some bumps here and there. All in all, I think she is happy to be doing this year with us.
All the best, Linda
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