Kimberly & Rodolfo

Kimberly & Rodolfo

This pass weekend I took my former students out for brunch.

Rodolfo was in my class last year and over the summer I tutored his sister, Kimberly. They are so sweet and intelligent. I love their sister-brother relationship.

It’s amazing how much fun you can have with children.

After eating a whole lot, we went to Crotona Park not knowing that there was going to be Free Rowing for anyone over 8 years old.

Rodolfo who is seven and a half was told he couldn’t go…even though he’s big enough to be a nine year old. So, only Kimberly went and made good friends with a NYU student, Jessie. I stayed by Rodolfo and comforted him.

After the adventures in the park we took a long trek back home. We were tired when we got home…well, maybe only I was tired because when I dropped them off I over heard Rodolfo asking his mother if he could ride his bike.

Animals love Rodolfo

Animals love Rodolfo

Rodolfo was talking about what he wanted to be when he grew up. He said he was going to become a police officer.

I think he should think about becoming a veterinarian.

When we were about to pass this  dog and its owner, I noticed there was a little boy nearby who seemed scared.

We asked the owner what happened to the little  boy and the owner told us the boy was too scared to walk pass because of the dog. The owner kept assuring us that the dog was friendly.

I asked to pet it but when Rodolfo came, he went straight to Rodolfo and kept licking him. When we walked away, I caught a glimpse of the little boy. He still looked scared but I could tell he wasn’t going to be afraid for long.