Chan the Man

With already being outnumbered 3 to 2 by our progeny, we figured that being doubled up by them was a challenge that we were willing to face. Playing “zone defense” is a tactic that we are getting accustomed to. I must confess that my vision of the perfect family was a package deal of two of each kind, and maybe throw in the pet parakeet, gerbil, or potbelly pig. Our plans are never perfect, and fortunately God rarely gives us what we ask. A pattern appears to be developing here; Boys. Our little lady, has her big-little man, middle man, and now little man.

Little man, also known as Chandler Levi, Chan the Man, Baby, Chanlee, or Chad is a cute skinny kid with pretty good sleeping patterns, a poochey lower lip and a contagious smile. The perfect addition to a young but robust family. The little guy already has very distinct traits. He enjoys his contact with other humans. Kisses from mom, belly rubs from dad, and even puts up with a lot from his sister and brothers. The youngster will even take some pain like a champ if he feels like it is genuine love being overly displayed to him from someone that was in his stockings less than two years ago. He does however seem to play favorites. His sister has a knack for getting the biggest smiles from him, and seems to best calm his nerves when they get frayed. The biggest brother even prizes the opportunities that he gets to hold or even carry the little guy to the waiting open arms of a parent (while the other typically follows in very close proximity).

Yes, our home is rather lively, and no we don’t have a lot of free time to do much. Adding this additional beaming smile to the mix, is definitely a blessing that we will hold on to. Chandler Levi’s name as a direct English and Hebrew translation is a candle maker that brings unity. It is difficult to understand how an infant’s mind functions, but amazingly he already seems to be living up to his meaning. His little smile lights up the world of his family around him, and taking care of yet another little soul again reminds us of our own helplessness, and dependence on God unifying us with this basic yet essential fact of life. Live long and light up the world, Chandler. We love you little guy.

~Daniel