Everyday, Madelief walked home from school. Today, like every other day, Roosmarijn joined. Madelief and Roosmarijn walked out the school gates. Madelief said: “bye school.” Madelief and Roosmarijn turned left, homebound. Passing the purple house on the corner, they saw Florence through the window. Florence looked out. Madelief said: “hi florence, hi house.” Florence waved from home. Madelief and Roosmarijn kept walking. They turned the corner, and could already see their mum. On the way, they passed a tree. Madelief said: “hi tree.” Roosmarijn started skipping and hurried to their mum. Madelief followed suit. Roosmarijn looked at their mum, and smiled. Madelief said: “hi mum.” Roosmarijn said to Madelief: “I like it when you say that.” They separated, waving goodbye. “till next time” The next morning, like every morning, Madelief got ready for school. Roosmarijn knocked on the door. Excitedly, Roosmarijn said: “our mum looks so happy.” Madelief and Roosmarijn ran over to their mum. Madelief said: “hi mum.” School had already started. This time of year, only few flowers bloomed. And mum ︎ed