Gavin drops in for a quick hello just before he goes to Kindergarten today. He is sporting a faux-hawk and asks me what I think, as he carefully touches the pointed tips of his hair to make sure it has remained where it was carefully coiffed and coaxed with gel to remain.
You look so cool, Gavin. I love your hair!
He peels off his coat, exhuberantly explains, “Look, Nonna! I have on two shirts!” He reveals a black t-shirt under a long-sleeved, vertically striped, button-down, dress shirt. I respond with appropriate glee at how good he looks.
“I have two shirts,” he finishes his thought. “Just like my daddy.” A resolute nod of his head along with a knowing look and the gentle smile on his lips - and I know that today, in this moment, Gavin has attained his highest and most precious goal: to be just like his daddy.
And I think of Tristan and quickly thank God that Gavin has a daddy worth emulating. He is becoming remarkable, just like his unusually remarkable father.
How full can one heart get?…Jeanie
NOTE TO SELF: Make my highest goal – to be like Father
Tags: gavin, grandchild, love, tristan
Oh Mom, you’re making me tear up! Thank you for writing that – it’s beautiful ;o)
Awww little Gavers…that is so cute!
I’m in class on break and I have to hold it together…
Makes me thing of the Phillips, Craig and Dean song…
I want to be like Jesus because my son wants to be like me…
I concur, Tristan you are worthy of emulation…
xxoo
dad
First – Gavin is amazing and I wish time wasn’t flying by so fast.
Second – Thanks for all the kind words, sometimes I’m not too sure how I’m living up though…
Third – Inspiring Phillips, Craig and Dean is not cool.
Awww, what a great story. I love our little gavin! He truly is JOY to all of us. Tristan, thanks for being such an awesome inspiration!
Aw yes, Tristan is an inspiration to my son. He’s quit the young man. But then again all your kids are.
Gavin has it right – to grow up like his daddy would be a blessing to everyone!
Tristan has been such an inspiration to our family – thanks for sharing this tender moment, Jeanie. Love you all!
I’m still crying…
You, beautiful Jeanie, do pay attention.