Saturday.
It was another lovely day spent with my daughter’s family. They came over to visit us after almost a month of not seeing each other. We survived on Viber calls and Skype messages. Nate has grown. He has grown taller and his words now are in a complete sentence. I haven’t taken any picture the last few months because my camera broke and always when they come over, we tend to be busy catching up on news, playing with Nate and just happy being together.
Last Saturday, I had a chance to take a few shots, pics of Nate and Mom, Mom and Nissa, the three of them, Josef and Nate. As always , I was behind the camera. He was thrilled to see his new book which a friend gave two weeks ago for his birthday. I call him our little bookworm. He easily identified all the animals included in the nursery rhymes. I was amazed. Maybe their various trips to the zoo helped a lot. We learn from a child right? Unafraid, ready to explore and always curious about things. So trusting, so confident, secured that he is loved.
Yesterday, I received a message from WordPress saying that I have made one hundred posts on Our Little Bundle Of Joy. I started it a few days before he was born last November 2012 with the thought of documenting every precious moment with him. I showed his pictures once and he said “Nathan, Nathan”. Nissa is making an album of their trip last year to Dumaguete City and Siquijor. I love those pics showing Nate enjoying the beach and the kiddie pool. Nissa has a way with words, the photo descriptions are just lovely. She’ll have it printed later. I wish I could make a similar one but I am not familiar with the program she is using.
Here’s a lovely book quote for kids (using Nate and Josef’s pic which is included in my latest blog post). The happiness of teaching a child to love books and reading. Someday, we would explore bookstores together.
Do you remember your favorite books when you were kids?
And did I tell you that Nate wants to be an astronaut? I asked Nissa how that came about. she said that he remembers the movie/pictures he saw of astronauts. Such a big dreamer for one so young, he is only 2 years and 4 months old.
Awwww…Such a handsome little man! There is nothing that will lighten the heart faster than loving and being loved by a child. Their wonder and awe at every discovery inspires renews the same within us. I am so happy for you and your little man that you were all able to spend time with each other.
The picture and caption was perfect! May the Father continue to pour his abundant blessings upon you and your family.
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Thanks Tina! He is such a darling boy. He greets everyone, even strangers,always ready with a hi and a wave. Thank you too for the prayers.Praying for you likewise. Let’s all be blessed by the presence of family and friends. They are the best gifts we could ever have.
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Nice to see Nate enjoying books, and not just watching TV, like so many children. I hope that he achieves his ambition to visit the stars one day.
Best wishes from England, Pete.
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He knows that books are not toys. Nissa is a reader too so he sees how valuable a book is. When he was younger, he was afraid of the sound of airplanes but ever since they made that trip last November he would say “airplane, airplane” when he hears one He would always look up when we are in the garden looking for sparrows perched on the Meralco lines. As for that ambition to see the stars, he might change his mind next time they visit…hehehe! Thanks again Pete.
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Beautiful boy!
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Thanks Julie!
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He is adorable, Arlene. Seems like I was just looking at baby pictures of him not too long ago. That photo is beautiful, too! So nice to hear he loves books as well. I always read to my kids as part of their bedtime routines and at other times, too. I just cherish all of their children’s books and will pass them on someday when they have kids of their own. Nate is blessed to have such a loving family.
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Time flies Kelly. I am always surprised every time they visit us here. There is always something new that he has learned, there are things that make us smile watching him show what he knows.
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Hi Arlene! I agree. Time seems to fly by even faster when it comes to children growing up. It sure does sound like you are enjoying your time with him, though.
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I wish I could see him often. I enjoy every minute though when he is around.
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Hello Nate..you’re lucky to have a good family. 🙂
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Thanks Cel. We are blessed to have him in our lives.
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