As this was my first attempt as an Older Friend it was with some trepidation that I agreed to befriend not one, but two children.
Not lucky enough to be a granny, it is twenty years plus since I have had young children in my care, so I am not up to date with the latest toys and TV let alone computer games!
My life style is very much countryside oriented, so I hoped the children would like to share in this. I was lucky. Both enjoy our trips to the farm, helping to feed, water and care for the animals, watching and waiting for the first lambs to arrive (all of which are given names that I am supposed to remember!)
To begin with, the younger child was very quiet, slightly overshadowed by the elder, who never stops chatting, but slowly he is becoming more outgoing and self assured, first with cheeky grins and now neither stop talking! I was expecting some temper outbursts, but as yet there have been none.
We all have a great time, occasionally having a picnic in the park or a trip to MacDonald’s. I even get a kiss goodbye now, which until recently was a privilege reserved for the dogs!
NAME HERE (Older Friend)
(NB The Younger Friend’s name has been changed)
