i was 200 metres away from the kindergarten when i noticed that cars are blocking the streets of Vikalida. wondering what was happening, i walked faster while dragging kuya O along with me, worried that Felix might be the only kid left in barnehage. but no! he won't be the last kid to be picked up today. in fact, there was a crowd of kids, parents and kindergarten teachers in the upper hill of Vikalida.
it turned out that the kindergarten was having a "summerfest". there was a little talent show from the kids and the ones who belong in the førsteskule group were given memorabilia since they are soon leaving Vikalida. the program ended just as entered the gate.
i immediately looked for Felix. as he's always hard to track, one of the teachers helped me locate him. and there he was, joining the table of Kristian and his parents. as i said hello to him, he got teary-eyed and red all over his face. i asked him what was wrong. and he said, "why didn't you come earlier? i was the only kid without a parent". when his sobs came after that statement, i was enveloped with guilt and i felt so sorry for him that i was on the verge of crying too. i just hugged and consoled him and told him that i was sorry, i didn't know that there's a summerfest and that everything is okay because i was there for him. to finally stop the sobs, i asked him if he wanted a piece of cake and pizza. and voila! he was okay again. he was so happy to show me his pictures since he joined the kindergarten. and before i knew it, he was already running around with his friends.
but the guilt in me remains. i am just a sub-parent who missed the kid's summerfest. i wish someone would ask me if i want a slice of cake or pizza just so this guilt will fade away.
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