#Chapter 80: A teacher’s conference

Nan’s POV It was parent-teacher conference day. An event I was not previously invited to last time. This time Lionel personally informed me. Another positive change to our routine. “Mom, mom! You have to hurry up.” Vera half asked, half commanded. We are walking toward the school. Both girls walk at either side of me and hold my hands. Patti lightly swings our hands back and forth. “Yeah! Mrs. Gorgan said that I’m really good at drawing!” Patti announces proudly. “That’s your art teacher, right?” I check. “Yup! We were learning how to draw new shapes.” But Vera was not one to be outdone. “Mrs. Lily said I make ob-zer-ations.” Vera mispronounces. I hold back a smile. “Observations?” “Uh-huh.” Vera lifts her chin haughtily. But I see the faint blush around her ears. I lightly tug at my slightly shrunk jacket. Another laundry ‘mishap.’ Hoping the teachers will pay no mind to my slightly unkept appearance. The bond between me and my daughters was as strong