Nate with Mom and Dad in Sao Paulo
Dad got on a plane and headed to Brazil on Tuesday to spend some time with Grandma & Grandpa. Jackson thought he should have been able to come along since he is dad's "best friend". While Jackson's assessment of his relationship with dad is correct, Jackson stayed home in Pittsburgh, while dad spends some time in South America. (Yes, in case you are wondering, it is warmer in Sao Paulo then it is in Pittsburgh!)
An update on the boys really quick: Jackson's fish and friend of two years passed away this week. Yes, Johnny the Fish is dead. (That sounds like a line right out of a movie like the Godfather, doesn't it?) Upon telling Jackson, there was merely a nod of the head and an acknowledgment, "Yeah, I think I forgot to feed him for a long time." Jackson offered a solution to the problem: "Let's buy a dog." Dad told Jackson "No", and yet the six year old wanted an explanation -- "Because you can't flush a dog down the toilet." Jackson missed the connection to his neglect of his last pet and just wonders why dad would put a dog in the toilet.
Jackson was talking to Alex the other day and told him, "Easter is about Jesus and chocolate." While it doesn't show a deep understanding of the yearly event, it does show that he is paying attention. Sure there are dresses and gloves for little girls and eggs and marshmallow chicks make an appearance along with a tasty ham. There are a few more details about a cross and a tomb. That being said, Jackson really got it right: It is about Jesus and chocolate. He remembers the Jesus part, and juxtaposed with chocolate, I would say that is a remarkable insight for six year old. (Oh yeah, Jackson doesn't like to hear anyone telling this story because he thinks it is "bad to talk about Jesus like that." Apologies to Jackson for the irreverent reference.)
In other news, Alex is busy learning how to dance and believes that "shaking his booty" is an essential dance move. So turn up the music and you will have a little guy showing you how his bahookie (that is what he calls it) wiggles. He loves helping Jordan these days -- including eating. Jordan seems receptive, even though he doesn't have a tooth in his mouth to chew with.
Seems to be enough for one post. Here are more pictures from Brazil:
An update on the boys really quick: Jackson's fish and friend of two years passed away this week. Yes, Johnny the Fish is dead. (That sounds like a line right out of a movie like the Godfather, doesn't it?) Upon telling Jackson, there was merely a nod of the head and an acknowledgment, "Yeah, I think I forgot to feed him for a long time." Jackson offered a solution to the problem: "Let's buy a dog." Dad told Jackson "No", and yet the six year old wanted an explanation -- "Because you can't flush a dog down the toilet." Jackson missed the connection to his neglect of his last pet and just wonders why dad would put a dog in the toilet.
Jackson was talking to Alex the other day and told him, "Easter is about Jesus and chocolate." While it doesn't show a deep understanding of the yearly event, it does show that he is paying attention. Sure there are dresses and gloves for little girls and eggs and marshmallow chicks make an appearance along with a tasty ham. There are a few more details about a cross and a tomb. That being said, Jackson really got it right: It is about Jesus and chocolate. He remembers the Jesus part, and juxtaposed with chocolate, I would say that is a remarkable insight for six year old. (Oh yeah, Jackson doesn't like to hear anyone telling this story because he thinks it is "bad to talk about Jesus like that." Apologies to Jackson for the irreverent reference.)
In other news, Alex is busy learning how to dance and believes that "shaking his booty" is an essential dance move. So turn up the music and you will have a little guy showing you how his bahookie (that is what he calls it) wiggles. He loves helping Jordan these days -- including eating. Jordan seems receptive, even though he doesn't have a tooth in his mouth to chew with.
Seems to be enough for one post. Here are more pictures from Brazil:
2 comments:
It seems to be that other than the one picture with people in it, Nate has posted the seedier parts of our fair city. There is actually beauty on most corners. Flowers bloom year around and there are big trees to grace the land. These are interesting photos however, and do show the norm here. Thanks for the post Nate. And for the trip!
Kathy, I read your kids blogs everyday in hopes of finding a link or comment from you. It is wonderful, beyond words to see how all of our children have grown. Please drop me an email if you get the chance at adkinsa@nku.edu or check out Kari's blog at blessingsabundant.blogspot I would love to catch up with you and Bishop Bertasso. You can also find me at nku.edu/~SSS
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