The Day I Kissed An Older Man

“But, Mommy… I like both balloons…” muttered Bryan with a pitiful pout. He was still at the age where he could not control his greed.

Even though Corinne would spoil the kids from time to time, she was very strict when it came to teaching them how to be a decent human being.

“You can ask me to buy you another one if you like both balloons instead of forcing your brother to give you his. Your brother likes balloons too, and he’ll have none if he gives you his. Let me ask you something: Would you be sad if the same thing happened to you?”

“I know, Mommy, I was wrong…” said Joey. He turned to Joey and said, “Sorry, Joey. Let’s share our balloons! You can play with mine, too.”

Joey decided to forgive and forget. He smiled happily and said, “Okay! Let’s play together.”

Children’s emotions were ever-changing like the weather, and it was not long before their laughter could be heard in the air.

though she was the youngest, she was actually the

get their attention. “Alright, let’s all get into

the car one after another.

treat all kids equally, huh? You certainly have your hands full, Corinne,” said Jason as

the intention and are observant enough to catch the

into the car and closed the door

seat, but Francine beat him to it before he even had the chance to pull open

the

the car for you anymore. I suggest you take a cab home.

her hand to signal the driver

standing where he was with a frown. A few seconds later, he shrugged nonchalantly and smiled as he