14 month-old Elijah
It’s been a while since Elijah and Grandpa had a conversation on Views from the Edge. Elijah celebrated first birthday in late May, and has had a lot to say to Grandpa (“Bumpaa”). His words continue to cheer me. But it’s his baby Cheerios that bring the greater joy. His actions speak louder than words.
Elijah loves Cheerios! He carries them around the house in a plastic cup, plunges his hand into the cup, and pulls out two or three Cheerios. He loves them almost as much as light sockets, computer wires, and the remote to the television. But, when he eats his Cheerios, no one tells him to stop.
Kay and I been out of town last week, enjoying a lovely week at the cabin in the low 70s with breezes from across the wetland, but we missed the little guy! Yesterday Grandma resumed her Friday routine of caring for Elijah. He ran to Grandma and threw his arms in the air asking her to picked him up before he went back for his cup of Cheerios.
Elijah and his Cheerios with Bumpaa
When Grandma sent word that Elijah was calling for me — “Bumpaa? Bumpaa ?” — I joined the two of them at Kristin’s apartment. During our time together, Elijah was dipping his hand into the Cheerios. But he wasn’t just feeding himself. He was sharing his Cheerios. One by one, he reached out his hand to place his precious Cheerios into Grandpa’s mouth. He was doing what human beings are meant to do. He was sharing his Cheerios with Bumpaa, and it came naturally, years before he learns the commandment to love his Bumpaa as himself.
- Gordon C. Stewart, Chaska, MN, July 28, 2018.
Views from the Edge 
Wonderful young’un! Another puzzle to commemorate Elijah’s early sharing of his beloved Cheerios.😀😉
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He also shares crackers! Could it be because knows Bumbpaa is a cracker?
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I think we are instinctively generous until we are taught otherwise. Most children will try really hard to put their goodies in your mouth.
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I agree, Marilyn. We have to be carefully un-taught.
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He is a treasure! That smile just stays with you. You are a very lucky Bumpaa.
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It IS a treasure, as you say, Barb, and I am one lucky Bumpaa. In fact, I’m the only Bumpaa I’ve ever known.🤷♂️
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What a delightful little bundle of love!!! ❤
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He is, Nancy! And it’s so much fun to share him with the world.
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I love him!
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He loves you too, Mona, but he says he’s not willing to ask you to wait for him!🤗
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Priceless, and what memories you are stockpiling, Gordon! Enjoy, enjoy…..
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Lori, He is such a joy. So alive. So loving. And generous at 14 months.
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Great joy comes from such beautiful and open innocence. We have just enjoyed 2 weeks of Great Granddaughter, Vivian. In the midst of a crazy and senseless time Marilyn and I enjoyed a few days remembering what the world could be if we truly loved one another.
Enjoy your precious moments, Gordon.
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Hi, Jim. Glad we are able to share such moments with these little ones. Thanks for coming by!
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