He sits eating a cracker, making a mess of everything. Cracker bits are on his face as he continues to eat with both of his hands, making a larger mess of everything. He makes a mess of my hair too, shows me his cars, and then almost immediately has his eyes glued to the TV. He chuckles at something funny and speaks in broken Tagalog. I call his name and like a miracle, he actually notices me. His eyes are already smiling before he shows his teeth in a perfect smile.
There are mornings when I am thankful even before I open my eyes. Those are the ones when I awake with his voice calling my name. He who is the most organized, the MOST talkative and the one with the highest energy. He is our survivor, our little big boy, and our constant source of happiness. His names both mean a gift from God. It is only fitting that it is expressed twice, because we are truly blessed to have him: Sean Matthew.
© Isabel M. Casas 20100704
***For Sean, on his 4th birthday :)
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