quivering, as if she couldn't decide whether to laugh or frown. I love my mom, and I have no idea how she can find Rafe funny. It must be a gene I missed. So, are you two excited for your first day? Mom asked. Changing the subject. Nicely done, Mom. I can't wait, Rafe and I said together. Only his voice clearly meant I can wait, while my voice meant I'm so excited that I'm about to explode!
"Quivering, as if she couldn't decide whether to laugh or frown," the narrator observes. The narrator expresses love for their mom and finds it amusing that she finds humor in Rafe, which the narrator jokes might be due to a gene they are missing. The scene captures a moment of light-hearted family interaction and the typical nervous excitement of starting a new school day.
Mom changes the subject to the upcoming first day, asking if they are excited. The narrator and Rafe respond together, but their tones reveal contrasting feelings: Rafe’s clearly shows reluctance or indifference, while the narrator’s is bursting with eagerness. This highlights their different personalities and emotions about the new school adventure.
