Today while playing whiffle ball with Daddy (permanent pitcher) and the other three kids -- 6th graders versus 3rd graders -- Hunter was allegedly whiny. Sometimes he is resistant and fussy when he's not in the mood to do outdoors things or sports things or not-comic-books-or-xbox-or-reading-or-tv-or-drawing things. Chad felt annoyed that Hunter couldn't just dig in and have fun, "Lighten up, dude."
Later, Hunter's good friend and fellow founder of the "Kiwi Club" called for him to come over to play. So, he did. And Chad shared that our other three kids came inside shortly thereafter, reporting in earnest that they didn't know what to do "because Hunter was gone. "
You see, he's not a sporto kid. Not one to throw caution to the wind or to be loud. Not so much the stage-bound dare devil. He could go unnoticed in a large group. "Monkey" is the steady guy who takes care -- takes care of his need for quiet time; takes care of every toy he's ever owned, especially the named plush critters; takes care to be thoughtful and fair and kind; takes care to make others laugh and to show affection. That's why a dancing diva, a gregarious Hermione-Ramona, and a competitive little tiger were lost in his absence.
He concieves and strategizes imaginative play and carries it out with tenderness and humor.
He steals your heart. Quietly.
Later, Hunter's good friend and fellow founder of the "Kiwi Club" called for him to come over to play. So, he did. And Chad shared that our other three kids came inside shortly thereafter, reporting in earnest that they didn't know what to do "because Hunter was gone. "
You see, he's not a sporto kid. Not one to throw caution to the wind or to be loud. Not so much the stage-bound dare devil. He could go unnoticed in a large group. "Monkey" is the steady guy who takes care -- takes care of his need for quiet time; takes care of every toy he's ever owned, especially the named plush critters; takes care to be thoughtful and fair and kind; takes care to make others laugh and to show affection. That's why a dancing diva, a gregarious Hermione-Ramona, and a competitive little tiger were lost in his absence.
He concieves and strategizes imaginative play and carries it out with tenderness and humor.
He steals your heart. Quietly.
Blessed are the peace-makers for they shall know peace. Love, Pap
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