Reading to a baby
one page half-read
turning
two pages back,
then upside down
followed with
words in a row interrupted by sounds and
lots of facial expressions.
And when the pictures become real
on the life stage...
We spend much time admiring trucks, garbage trucks, and backhoes in the public gardens
but the biggest burst of joy was when I took Gabriel to the train station and we watched trains coming and going.
Oh the joys of seeing and experiencing life through the eyes of a child!
Posted by: BeckyFar | 12 March 2021 at 02:02 PM
Such sweet and treasured times to tuck away in your heart. đź’•
Posted by: Kathy | 12 March 2021 at 04:13 PM
So stinking cute that little sponge!
Posted by: TracyH | 12 March 2021 at 04:24 PM
Well who wouldn't want to watch trains coming and going!
Sweet. What a darling he is.
Kate
Posted by: Stubblejumpers Cafe | 12 March 2021 at 06:27 PM
The little boys in my life have all LOVED anything with wheels. I remember driving home with my baby boy from the hospital and thinking that all the construction around the hospital would disturb him. A couple of years later we'd be hunting for construction sites because he loved them so much.
Posted by: Lil | 12 March 2021 at 06:40 PM
Such a rich life Gabriel will have, surrounded by the love of his parents and grandparents. All of you together will bring a of love of nature. You will open the world through travel and storytelling. He will learn to love all things old and slightly dog eared. And then there is his uncle.. He will LOVE hanging out with Sasha. Thank you all for sharing this journey with us.
Posted by: Vicki | 12 March 2021 at 09:04 PM
All that lovely baby skin, and the crossed legs! And his absorption in his book. How delightful that you got to take him to Watch! Trains!!! Way to thrill him, grandma! (What’s your “grandma name” btw?)
Posted by: Rebecca from western WA | 13 March 2021 at 06:21 AM
This has just made my day.
Thank you!
Ali
Posted by: Ali | 13 March 2021 at 06:57 AM
Such a little man. He's so focused.
Posted by: Teddee Grace | 13 March 2021 at 07:10 AM
Darling boy!
Thanks for sharing, these posts are delightful.
Susan in Zurich
Posted by: Susan | 13 March 2021 at 07:27 AM
I'm taking grandmother lessons from you (for when I finally get to meet my 2 grandbabies). Taking Gabriel to the train station: genius!
Posted by: Leslie in Oregon | 13 March 2021 at 09:08 AM
A little cherub❤The excitement of trains for small children,and actually sitting in one! Loved taking mine on one,my brother is still a train driver,lucky if he was "on"! Great times for you with Gabriel!
Posted by: Kathleen Howard | 13 March 2021 at 10:55 AM
COrey —- you must surely be enchanted every single moment with Gabriel —- what joy!
Posted by: Anna | 13 March 2021 at 12:46 PM
Ah, yes, things with wheels. My youngest grandson would fly to the window on trash day when the garbage truck came. Another grandson was enthralled with Thomas the train. Nothing like the wonderment of life and the love of books thru a child’s eye.
Posted by: judyo | 13 March 2021 at 02:37 PM
Big toys for big boys.How wonderful to see Gabriel grow and discover the world around him.
Posted by: Franki | 13 March 2021 at 02:51 PM
Just wondering is he read to in French or English?
Posted by: Texasfrancophile | 13 March 2021 at 09:20 PM
At Gabriels age my grandson loved this exactly same book with trucks. Then there was the dinosaur stage where he had them all memorized. So much fun! Now he reads for himself.
Posted by: Marilyn | 17 March 2021 at 03:34 AM