Astronomy Lessons

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"Vik sit on the blanket please."

" 'anna pway Dada."

"I'm trying to show you something Vik please."

"Snuggies."

"Come here baby.'

Vik toddles his way over to me and plops himself down. I pull him close and lay down on the blanket.

"Okay, Vik. Lookup."

His little head turns and looks to the sky. His eyes widen in amazement. He might be almost two, but he is always fascinated by things, especially the stars. Hands reach for the sky and make the grabbing motion.

"SARS DADA SARS!"

"Yup baby. Can you find the one Dada showed you."

His face twists into one concentration. His eyes scan the night sky, searching for a familiar pattern. He smiles and points to the north star.

"Bea-r"

"Good job baby. That's the bear star."

He lets out a little laugh and claps for himself. He nestles back into my chest and stares at the stars. My hand lazily brushes through his hair and slowly he starts to become sleepy.

"Wuv oo Dada."

"Love you too baby."

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