A chip off the old block

According to the dictionary, the idiom, chip off the old block means:  A child whose appearance or character closely resembles that of one or the other parent.  Certainly, any parent whose child is reported to be a chip off the old block would take that as a compliment and be very proud.  Well, I know one "little guy" who is every bit a chip, but he is very much a chip from both blocks, his parents.

JB or "Bones" as he is referred to is the youngest member of his family, just like his dad, and in fact, is his dad's namesake.  He loves to play baseball, soccer, and tends the nets, as the "Gumper", for his local hockey team.  However, in addition to his athletic talents, he is a very good student which is what makes his parents most proud.

Although Bones has several siblings, his kindred spirit is without question his cousin Chachi.  When these 2 boys get together, the words "boys will be boys" comes to mind because they just keep each other busy with their creative imaginations.  By the end of a day together, they fall into bed, only scheming for the next day's activities.  And when they have to say good bye, well that's about the only time there is any moping at all.

As my nephew prepares to celebrate his 8th birthday, I believe that he has the necessary "building blocks" to achieve most anything that he sets his mind to.  After all,  he most definitely is a chip off his old "blocks", and that should serve as a firm foundation for the future.  Happy Birthday "Bones"!