This is a continuation of the "What I Love About Gabriel" posts--part 2! More to come later =)
Gabriel is…loving.
From the moment of his birth, Gabe has been an affectionate child. He gives bear hugs like none other, holding on with his considerable strength as he burrows his face into your neck like he is making up for every moment you were away from him. His fingers wind their way into your hair as he twirls it. He can never get enough kisses—on his face, his hands, his cheeks, his lips…he adores the way you adore him. Though normally a hurricane of activity, he will lay beside you for hours, content in your arms, a hand absent-mindedly stroking the side of your face. You can feel the contentment and peace radiating off of him because nothing makes him happier than just knowing you are there.
Gabriel is…strong.
Physically, Gabriel is formidable. With a small body that is in a constantly dynamic state, his muscles are healthy and strong. He has no grasp on the concept of impulse restraint, so he puts all of himself into everything he does: jumping up and down while watching his favorite show; wrestling the captive pacifier from your hand; or when clinging to your neck in his patented Gaby-hugs. Flat-footed, he is able to squat on the floor in an impossible state of suspension, his calves holding him steady and upright. Though she has always been considerably bigger than he is, Gabriel will never be a victim to his big sister—he has no qualms with defending himself from her aggressive and occasionally selfish behavior—but he never uses his upper-hand to bully her, to fight her for things he wants. Even with his physical superiority to many kids his age, Gabriel has in no way been forceful or violent toward them.
Gabriel is…curious.
His is a very inquisitive mind. Gabriel wants to know how things works, why things do what they do, and how he can control it. People are a mystery he is uninterested in unraveling, but their functionality fascinates him. Interiors of mouths are meant to be examined, joints are made to be manipulated, spots and skin discrepancies are meant to be explored. Gentle fingers will probe teeth and gums, open and close eyes, and bend and twist ears as he puzzles out the reason and the purpose behind the different body parts that serve no obvious function. He loves repeating experiences again and again, experimenting with how he can alter the event by plugging his ears or standing on his head. Hinges are scrutinized; leaves pulled apart; books maneuvered for signs of strain…his brown eyes brighten as he catalogues every detail. He wants to see things from every angle imaginable and nothing is too petty to elude his interest.
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