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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The Sweetest Thing
Yesterday, as Drake and I were waiting in the lobby at our chiropractor appointment, a woman named Allie and her two young boys walked in. I had met them before - my chiropractor has a relatively small and intimate practice - and had wished my son was with me to play with her boys. The older one, Angus, is five and the younger one, Arlo, is ten months. Both are super cute little men. When they came in yesterday, Allie sat Arlo at her feet as she checked in at the computer. Drake took one look at him, crawled over, turned around, sat beside him, and leaned his head on Arlo's shoulder. It all happened within 60 seconds. Drake just decided that they should be friends. Both Allie and I - and the couple other people in the waiting area - just melted. I mean, how stinking sweet is that?
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Nana thinks it was a matter of 'ahhhh, thank goodness! a boy my size!'
ReplyDeletepoor kid, all he has is girl cousins to play with.
so very sweet all in all.
kiss him for me.
I know! poor baby always surrounded by girls. :P Too bad he can't spend more time with his Tennessee cousins!
DeleteKisses: given. :)
There is no way I can repeat, in the exact words, what I unsuccessfully posted earlier but to some affect, this is what I said.
ReplyDeleteIt is apparent that Drake is already displaying some of the attributes of his dad, in that he has a heart that draws him to others. He has always sought to be a friend. As I have come to know you, Emily, I have seen these same traits in you. So naturally, Drake has good genes and great models. One more thing is this. In order for him to be comfortable enough to take this initiative, he has to be comfortable with himself and his surroundings. Emily thank you for raising our grandson in a loving, accepting environment. This has enabled him to have confidence and a sense of security. --Pampaw Waugh
Dad, this means so, so much to me. Truly. I don't know how to say how much I appreciate hearing this from you. Thank you. <3 I am certainly trying..
DeletePhil -
Deletehow beautiful, thoughtful, and loving of you to say. We are so thankful for a son-in-law like Justin and are witnesses to his loving ways - obviously learned by great parents also!
It is an amazing circle to be a party to!!
I think a play date is in their future! So adorable! I hope my boy is as loving as that. I second what Mr. Waugh says above: "In order for him to be comfortable enough to take this initiative, he has to be comfortable with himself and his surroundings."
ReplyDeleteEm, I know you're going to raise an amazing little boy! I wish OUR boys could have play dates!!
DeleteI second that!!! One day!!!
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