The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

As the twins’ mother, Corinne was worried they would cry at being left at the kindergarten, which happened a few days ago.

The twins were crying when she went to pick them up, but on this day, they came out smiling instead.

“That’s wonderful. Since you two have been so good, you can each choose a balloon you like.”

“Yay!”

“I want the bunny!”

The twins skipped and hopped over to the old man selling the balloons. The old man kindly bent down so that it would be easier for them to choose which balloon they wanted.

Corinne felt relieved to see the twins getting used to their days at the kindergarten.

noticed Joey did not go to pick his balloon. Instead, he stood alone with his

You don’t want a

looked up at her with surprise.

“Of course. Why wouldn’t Mommy

eyes lit up. “Thanks, Mommy!” he said, beaming at

then did he walk to the old man selling the balloons. However, he stood waiting until the twins finished choosing

how cautious he was, Corinne could not help

in the older kindergarten class then and would

sensitive. When he was still a toddler, he would express himself and

between an adopted son and biological children. He then became more cautious in his behavior until he became almost too silent for a child his

himself, and it always made her heart ache

timidly. She would prefer him to behave like kids his age, like acting