As soon as Shabd see's Chacha Ravi driving up our driveway, he yells out excitedly, "Nayshaaaaad!" There is much wiggling and even more screaming as he quickly makes a dash for the door, just in time to collide with Nayshadh running in to meet him.
Nayshadh speaks in French, Shabd in English, yet the two have their own way of communicating and understanding each other perfectly. They each speak a healthy melange of English, French and Creole to each other...which is quite amusing to the casual eavesdropper.
Nayshadh turned 5 last week. Shabd helped ice the blue and purple cupcakes, our humble offering for the Toy Story themed birthday party.He chattered incessantly repeating over and over again, "Ah-ppity you, you you, Nayshaaad" (Shabdish for Happy Birthday to you Nayshadh) as if to remind us not to forget it was his cousin's big day.
As we've come to learn of Shabd, he stayed true to his character and shyed away from the celebration, choosing instead to stay indoors and colour. He came out only when Nayshadh was free to play soccer with him again, ensuring Nayshadh remained in the spotlight - it was after all Nayshadh's ah-ppity you you!
Nayshadh on his part, proudly showed off the cool watch his papa had given him. And generously shared his brand new Liverpool soccer ball with Shabd.
Excitement shone out his eyes as Nayshadh blew all 5 of his candles in one go! He loved his Hare Rama Hare Krishna McQueen Car cake. He loved the multicoloured balloons that hung everywhere, the Toy Story crockery and polka dot hats everyone happily donned (Job well done Papa!).
"Ah-ppity You You Nayshadh!"
Awesome post! Happy birthday Nayshadh! Wow already 5! He's a big boy! And such an important role model in Shabd's life! :-) I can imagine all the trouble these 2 will get into over the years.. Hahahaa.. All the best to the parents :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Giri...yep, I try and NOT imagine all the mischief these two will get up to as they get older and bolder!
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