Jared, I think, was like Meghan was towards me in the beginning. Not wanting to have anything to do with me. I would try to hug him and he acted like my arms where made of sandpaper. I would talk to him and he would run like my breathe was made of fire.
Years pasted and he was more receptive especially when I had my own children. I remember how one visit Vincent was a baby and he kept knocking him down into his pack 'n play. He was scolded repeatedly by his mother for doing this to a baby, but he was little too. I am thinking he thought it was a game or maybe he was upset Vincent came into the picture. I guess I'll never know as he was so little and hardly spoke during those times.
The next visit we had Celeste and she would not leave him alone. She tried to eat his shirt and he laughed about it. It was really cute and sweet. He kept wanting to hold her, but Vincent wanted to play with him. He must have really loved holding babies because it took Vincent some time to tear him away from Celeste.
My children had no clue because of Jared and his siblings that a hospital is not a playground. They could not wait to go to the hospital ICU waiting area to see their cousins. I am happy they had this time to bond and get to know Jared and his brothers.
During our first visit to Delia and Abel's home for Thanksgiving, he shared his toys with my children. Then he gifted his scooter to Vincent. He has a big heart and no trouble sharing, which is such a good quality to have in life.
It is a happy day when a child is born and I know we all are happy to have Jared in our family. We are blessed by his example of giving.
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