While the girls were at piano lessons this afternoon, Deac and I took Jack for a walk to see Kevin Bacon, the pig. On the way Deac was running full blast back and forth in front of me on the sidewalk trying to make his kite fly. He learned how to make handmade kites at scouts a couple months ago and made this one today all by himself out of newspaper, sticks, yarn, tape, and a popsicle stick as a handle.
It was just windy enough that he was making it fly up just a foot or two above his head. He was so proud of it and was telling me on the way how much he likes making things. He wants to become even better at making and inventing things. He now has made 2 cars(one of which his friend at school partly smashed), a top that can also fly, 2 flying spinners, a regular top, and a Frisbee that really works.
The determination and excitement on his face during our walk is what kept my attention. That, and how handsome, smart, and kind he is turning out to be...I can't even believe it. I couldn't stop smiling as he was speeding past me like a young "flash".
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