The boy who shares
Mummy blogs…
Last night, I learnt what sacrifice meant. It was a lesson I’ll never forget!
I was driving home from Expo with Nathan besides me. Before I left the car park, I opened a small packet of Hello Panda for him to snack on. If you recall, this was one of Nicole’s favorite food, and now it’s Nathan’s too!
Well, I decided that we should share that little packet of Hello Panda (I mean, who can resist this? haha…) So when he dug his little chubby fingers into the packet and came up with the first piece, I stretched out my hand and ask, "Can Mummy have one please?"
It was easy. He automatically gave me that piece.
As an aside, Nathan has always displayed a very giving heart in all things. He shares his toys, his food and never thinks twice before giving.
Well, so we kinda did an alternate one piece for me, one piece for you from then on. Then came the LAST PIECE. I was driving, so with my eyes on the road, he suddenly proclaimed, "No More!"
I realised there’s just one last piece left in his hand. Then this mummy wanted to test his little boy’s heart, so I said, "Can Mummy have this please?"
"Nonononono" (giggle giggle)
And when he attempted to put it in his mouth, I opened my mouth and went "Ahhhrrrmmm".
"Nonononono" (giggle giggle)
I tried stretching out one hand, and he turned the empty packet into my hands and said "no more no more" (giggle giggle)
It was quite funny. I knew he wanted this last piece, and here I was making it difficult for him to eat it with all my distractions and requests.
After a while, I got tired. So I stopped, and started asking him about what he learnt in Playgroup. I forgot all about that last piece.
Just before I exited at Bedok Road, I felt a hand tap my elbow. I took a quick glance. It was Nathan giving that last piece of Hello Panda to me! He put it into my hand and said "here memek" (ya, he calls me that!)
Imagine how I felt! I was sooooo touched! With tears in my eyes literally, I put it back in his hand. I poured out my thank yous and i love yous.
He popped it into his mouth (who wouldn’t? Just in case mummy changes her mind!) And very quickly exclaimed, "hmmmm… nice!"
How not to love this boy who shares?
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ED is a Daddy Blogger who has 3 Kids. This blog is about his journey as a parent, and about the many parenting insights and discoveries he makes along the way. 
May 25th, 2009 at 1:45 am
Very touching and a lovely boy
May 25th, 2009 at 2:20 am
Awww… so sweet!!! Heartmelting!
May 25th, 2009 at 3:55 am
Nathan is such a generous boy!
May 25th, 2009 at 5:57 am
Nathan’s my favourite boy!
May 25th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
It’s really so easy to love Nathan! What a big heart for a kid!
May 26th, 2009 at 2:43 am
So sweet of Nathan..
I pray that my son will be like him too! =)
May 26th, 2009 at 8:27 am
I think it’s the sweetest thing that can happen to a mummy!
May 26th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Awwww… Nathan is sooo sweet!!!
May 27th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Wow!! So sweet and touching!! Nathan is really awesome!!
May 28th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Nathan is so sweet!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:11 am
He is our best boy …always laughing and full of joy!! very lovable. Kissssss….
June 3rd, 2009 at 2:52 am
I also want my son to be like him!! He's such a sweety!!!
June 26th, 2009 at 11:53 am
He is a very nice boy.
June 26th, 2009 at 11:54 am
So touching. Very good boy.
August 7th, 2009 at 10:53 am
This is so heartwarming. Nothing beats having children who loves us so much.