It looks like David is telling Ezra something very important and Ezra is really listening. Taking it in. A serious discussion.
Something like:
Ezra, make sure you study hard in school.
Or: Ezra, make sure you eat your vegetables and exercise everyday.
Or: Ezra, it's important to recycle and don't waste water.
Or: Ezra, remember to respect other peoples' opinions, even if they don't agree with yours.
The first of many discussions these two will have over the years.
These discussions will be David parenting Ezra to a happy, productive life.
My hope is that Ezra will always listen to David and the people who love him.
But that may not always happen.
After all, babies turn into teenagers and that's when they stop listening to their parents because they're old-fashioned or annoying.
And they start listening to their friends who don't always give the best advice. After all, they're teenagers too. Rebellious and short-sighted.
Hard to picture Ezra as a teenager, but I'm sure he and David will have some tense times when he challenges his father.
Just like how David challenged me when he was a teenager.
Meanwhile, David will plant the seeds for a healthy, responsible, respectful life he wants for his precious son.
Listen to your Daddy, Ezra.
He wants nothing but the best for you.
