As we listened to updates on the Smiths’ kids, Cade weaved in and out of our circle, and then settled in right beside Mr. Smith. He leaned in affectionately, and slipped his hand into Mr. Smith’s. A few moments later, he began patting Mr. Smith’s arm with his other hand. All the while, Mr. Smith stared straight ahead, half-smiling, looking every bit like a well dressed mannequin. But Cade didn’t seem to notice. He kept patting and leaning in.
Then, Lindsay said, “Who is that, Cade? Who are you by?” Cade glanced up and immediately jerked his hands away. His mouth dropped open as he stumbled backward. He had mistaken Mr. Smith for his Daddy. Mr. Smith just looked at him with the exact same half-smile and said nothing. Oh, how I wanted to laugh till I cried. But it seemed more fitting to muscle my half-smile through closing arguments-I mean goodbyes.
Who are you leaning in on? Check his face and make sure it’s the Father. (You’ll know it’s Him by the whole smile.)
*Not their real name.
What a little cutie!! I love his giant smile!! 🙂
hmmm, my son mixed me up with a guy that looks like a manequin and doesn't know how to smile. I'm going to go home and practice smiling. If that goes well, next week, I'll try learning how to laugh out loud. Here is my first try 😐
Chasy, Yes he is pretty cute. 🙂 And as you can tell from the picture I just posted today, he has expressions to match every mood. 🙂
Ken, nobody will hear if you laugh out loud because you're always making all of US laugh out loud. That's one of the things I love most about you. 🙂