“In my last future I’m alive forever.” -Gavin Taggart. 6/21/21. Age 5.
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I was sitting on the deck with Megan when Gavin landed this line on us. And who am I to tell him anything different. Gavin is five. Sometimes he says things and I look at him with curiosity and wait for more to be spoken. Maybe he’ll dive deeper into his thought process, or, he’ll switch topics and talk about a toy.
This line though….this line though…
Wow.
Gavin was awarded ‘Critical Thinker Award.’ He’s in kindergarten. Gavin was awarded the same award in his pre-K class last year. Gavin was also awarded ‘Most Creative Egg Drop’ by his peers. He selected to have an egg placed in the middle of a watermelon which was dropped from the roof of his school by their Principal. Gavin was the only child to select a food item that would literally explode at impact. It certainly did explode and the kids erupted with joy. The egg didn’t break. Gavin is five and is the youngest child in his class.
During his last week of school, the weather became very hot and humid. He was sent to the principal’s office just after recess ended. From what I understand, he was rather sweaty and walked back into the classroom with the rest of the students. It was at this time when Gavin apparently announced, “This is Fing Awesome!” Yesterday, I asked Gavin why he said that. Gavin told me that it was because he was able to run so very fast in the hot weather and that the weather didn’t affect him. The joy of a child is a beautiful and remarkable thing. Even when they choose inappropriate words to express their happiness.
I think I’ll print this out for Gavin. Maybe he can read it in a few years. Or in his last future. Love you, Gavin. I’m blessed and thankful to be your father.
Cheers everyone, I hope you don’t mind me sharing a little bit of ‘life’ with you.
Matt.
Gavin sounds like a very special boy indeed.
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Thank you. I feel they all are they just need the right support and love.
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Gavin is brilliant!
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❤️ he’s pretty cool
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Love this ❤
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❤️
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Gavin knows 🖤🖤
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❤️❤️
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Print it out, Matt. This is so wonderful. I have so much love for you and your special family.
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Right back at you! Gavin would love to hang out with you! I don’t know why that just came to mind but it did lol
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I’m pretty sure I’d enjoy hanging with all of you. I love listening to children and their logic, especially when it isn’t tainted by the mainstream systems. Left to the natural, healthy way I believe most kids are pretty cool deep inside. Often we as adults talk talk talk and don’t listen enough. I’m not saying kids know more, but only that they seem more in-tune with the spirit.
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Yes!😊
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👻
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Kids are freaking cool! You got a wonderful boy, Matt! Or should I say, fing awesome! 😊
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Ahahhaha he is definitely fing awesome!
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I love when someone shares a bit of life here
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Slice of life 👽 I noticed your site is private now- I hope everything is ok
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Only for a bit, if I get too busy or emotional I make it private. I’m open it up soon.
Thank you for checking my dear, that actually not only means a lot but show your character ❤️
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WOW. Congratulations to Gavin. He is special.
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Thank you Gabriela ☺️
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My pleasure. Enjoy your weekend.
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I’m sure there is a more appropriate way to say this but holy shit.
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👻👻
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This is really very sweet. God bless Gavin. He’s a creative soul. 🙂
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;0) he really is
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