Then Pat and I tried to teach Tony to walk by sitting opposite each other and letting Tony reach our hands as he made his first few steps before falling. We increased our distance as he succeeded reaching our hands and hugged and kissed him for every successful effort. We laughed and laughed as Pat […]
1994 Memoir – 15. Early School Experiences
I was enrolled in school at the early age of 5 although 7 was the required age for first grade enrollment. Tony was also enrolled at the age of 5, or rather started being brought to school by our first grade (Apt. tenant) teacher, who called him “saling posa,” then included his name in her […]