夸夸儿子

老二一直生活在哥哥的影子下，所以想出人头地的想法应该是很强烈的。我跟他说过不要什么都跟哥哥比，因为你们各有特点。 哥哥比较有艺术细胞，弟弟的耐力更好。所以自从上了英文学校后，学校的功课非常尽心尽力，尤其是数学。 暑假我给兄弟俩一模一样的数学试卷，只有一两次哥哥的分数比弟弟高，其他几次都是弟弟的成绩远远超过哥哥，而弟弟现在5年级，哥哥7年级。

周一的晚上，进他们的学校看看，看到一则消息，其中有一段是专门表扬弟弟的， 拿来显摆一下：

Congratulations to Benny, 5F, who achieved even higher scores in Math Man multiplication to 64.  Benny is not only improving his skills, but he is PROVING that Math Attack! has a positive impact on math skills.  A million thanks, Benny, and thank you for being an inspiration to other students!

昨天一早，刚上班就接到棒棒英语老师给我和老公的邮件，也拿来秀秀：

I am Benny’s English teacher. I just wanted to send you a quick note to tell you how much I enjoy having Benny in the class. He is really a wonderful boy. He is always polite to everyone, both in the class and outside of the school. He works hard and is a great student. I just thought you might like to know that we all appreciate his hard work and great attitude.

这封邮件让我昨天一天都心情灿烂（特没出息）.