(Emily being comforted by one of the "moms" on Sports Day)I have noticed, over the past three months that our children have been in Anubaan Benjamaat, that the other moms are about the same age that I am. Now, that has surprised me, because I am an "older" mom.
I thought it was probably because Benjamaat is a private school, and perhaps these well-to-do ladies studied at university, got married a little later, and then had kids. I have been quite happy with the situation.
Until last week.
When Jonty had his slip'nslide and ended up with 9 stitches in his chin, he because a minor celebrity at the school. All the other moms were asking me how he was, and telling me how brave they'd heard he was. They wanted daily updates on the progress of the wound. It was a wonderful chance to get to know some of the other moms a little better.... although I'm sure there are better ways to break the ice!
So, while chatting to one particularly friendly mommy, it struck me that she knew all about my three kids, but I didn't know a thing about hers. So I asked if her child was in Jonty's class.
Oh no no no, its not her child ... its her granddaughter! But yes, she is in Jonty's class.
As I said: "rude awakening!". They're all grannies, not moms.
Nick tried to comfort me by saying that Thai ladies age well, and they are probably 10 years older than me. Strangely that was not particularly comforting.
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