The teacher called Fabio to the front of the class and introduced him to the other children. She stood and watched as Fabio immediately befriended the rest of the class.
She watched over the children for some time before getting back to Ashley. "Fabio is getting along with the other children really well," the teacher happily reported to Ashley.
Ashley watched Fabio play with his classmates through a window. The boy seemed to enjoy his time with the class a lot.
The teacher looked towards the same direction as Ashley. After some time, Ashley smiled and said, "He's such a good boy. I can already see that he likes being in class with the other children."
"I just met him today, but he is one of the best kids I have ever seen. Usually, new kids cry and make a scene during their first day in school. Time and time again, those children prove to be difficult to handle! It really takes time and patience for them to feel comfortable," the teacher said.
"These kids are so used to having their parents near them for many years. I do understand why they would react that way towards a whole new environment. But they get more and more comfortable through time, right?" Ashley said politely.
The teacher nodded and said, "Yes, that's right!
Everyone seems quite obedient...
How old is Fabio?"
"Four and a half years old."
"Is this his first time in kindergarten?"
"Yes, he actually did not want to come today. Fabio has an older brother, who would teach him from time to time. Seeing that, I didn't feel the need to urge Fabio to attend kindergarten."
"It is actually beneficial for a child to attend kindergarten for some time. That way, he will be able to socialize with children of his age. Knowing how to make friends is essential in the coming stages of a child's life," the teacher replied.
Ashley nodded and answered, "Yes, we do believe that. That's actually why we decided to bring him here."
Richard stood idly beside Ashley, and so did Andrew. Neither of the two spoke.
The teacher looked at Richard and asked Ashley rather curiously, "Is this Fabio's older brother, the one y
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Richard nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy. I want to go."
"Okay, let's head to the amusement park then," Ashley said as she smiled from ear to ear.
"Honey, you agree, right?"
Ashley didn't forget to ask Andrew. She immediately turned to the man, still with a huge smile.
Andrew was rather speechless.
He looked directly unto Ashley. There was no way he would ruin his wife's good mood.
"Yes,"
Andrew said rather flatly.
Having Andrew in agreement with her plan, Ashley chuckled to herself.
Ashley secretly intertwined her fingers with Andrew's, in a way that the kids would not notice.
Andrew's hand looked gigantic next to Ashley's.
Ashley leaned on Andrew's shoulder and looked over the kids.
Ashley closed her eyes. A smile slowly formed on her lips. Everything felt perfect.
They were headed to a very large amusement park, where there were all sorts of rides, attractions, shows and food!
The family immediately got out of the car as soon as they were parked. Fabio was evidently excited. The boys rushed towards the entrance.
"Fabio, wait for your father and hold his hand,"
Ashley called out after Fabio.
"I want to hold your hand, Mommy," the boy replied.
"Listen to me. There are lots of people here. Some stranger might try to take you."
As soon Ashley said those words, Fabio stopped insisting and reluctantly walked to Andrew to hold his hand.