The evolving rug and conversations with Daniel

My rug is growing. It now has some colour and I like it.  I almost wish I hadn’t used the cream-coloured sheets at all because I can see it’s not such a practical colour for a rug. Still, I can throw it in the washing machine which is the main thing. So far it consists of: a queen size fitted sheet, a queen size flat sheet, a queen size doona cover and a single fitted sheet. 

I went into Daniel’s school for half an hour this week to help out with an activity. He was so excited and I must admit I was looking forward to it also. When I arrived, he ran over to me and said in his serious tone:  “Now Mummy, you have to be nice to all the children and help them.” Damn it. I was hoping to be mean and nasty.

The other day we were walking past a preschool and Daniel asked me what it was. I told him it was like his kindy and he suggested we send Elizabeth there. I replied, “But if you’re at school and Elizabeth’s at kindy, what will I do with myself?”. He said, “You can sit down and have a cup of tea and have someone over.” What a sweet boy.


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4 responses to “The evolving rug and conversations with Daniel”

  1. Nicole Johnston Avatar

    Sitting down with a cup of tea is one of life's great pleasures. Isn't it lovely that he can think ahead like that and imagine what you might like to do.

  2. Anonymous Avatar

    Daniel *is* a sweet boy and unwittingly funny as well. Love your rug. At least I know where to send my old sheets! You are so creative and practical B:)

  3. Rachel Avatar

    Yes, I was so chuffed that he should imagine what I'd like and get it right.

  4. Rachel Avatar

    Yes, I do need old sheets! I had to buy some from the opshop today which means I can no longer say my rug was free to make.

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