a few tidbits to treasure

Before I forget completely, I wanted to jot down some little things about Gabe that I thought were cute.
I just went away for a few days, so he was looked after by some friends. He got a ride to a friends house who lives 20 minutes away by our neighbor. While at the gas station where our neighbor works (I guess she wasn't ready to come home yet), he had to use the bathroom. Our neighbor lady friend brought him to the toilet, but he said, "Don't look! Don't watch me!" and proceeded to go to the bathroom. As she is politely standing outside the door waiting for him, he yells, "Wipe!" Do I hear mixed messages? ;)
Gabe is the most tender kid towards Zeke, my heart is just touched. And to others. I babysit a little boy who is about 1 1/2 years old. Gabe told me out of the blue this morning that he loves this little boy. I've been having trouble with this boy hurting Zeke - a bite here, or a scratch there - I just can't really leave them unattended. This morning the little boy tried to bite Zeke's head, and left a long raised scratch across his head. Of course Zeke was crying, so I came to see what was up. I asked Gabe what happened, and Gabe demonstrated. I spanked the little boy's hand (which didn't seem to phase him, so I have to figure out how to teach him not to do this another way...) Anyway Gabe goes on to tell me that the little boy said he is sorry and that he will never do that again. (the kid can't even talk) A few minutes later Gabe is kissing Zeke's head and saying "sorry" and then Gabe looks at me and tells me not to be mad at the little boy anymore. I'm like "where is this coming from?" I am just touched at how much he cares and though he is protective of Zeke, he doesn't want the punishment to be too hard for the little boy.
Later this afternoon, we were out on a walk. (I was pushing Gabe and Zeke in our stroller). A dog came running toward us. Gabe says, "that dog isn't going to eat Zeke." He was just stating that hoping for a confirmation from me!?!
He is Zeke's best friend. Babie's love babies I guess for the minute Gabe is awake from his nap, he starts making Zeke laugh and "talk". It is precious to see.

below is a video (sorry I can't seem to turn it) of Gabe and Kira (a roman senator marries a princess).