My little nephew, QW, is so irresistably adorable that i couldn't take my eyes off him during house-visiting over the Chinese New Year. Though he doesn't like to talk much, he is very bubbly and active, keeps popping goodies into his mouth and running about the house. It's a good thing that he does not shy away from strangers and allows me to hold his hands or carry him on my lap, which i am only too happy to do so.

His father, my cousin, reveals that his youngest son is absolutely fascinated with the Chinese Lion Dance, aka Wu Shi. When he was driving on the street once and a lorry with the lion dance troupe on board was seen and heard in the distance (for the performers always beat their gongs and drums whilst travelling onboard), his overly excited son would cry and throw tantrums if he did not follow the vehicle.

Because of QW's fascination and love of the lion dance, his daddy bought him a mini lion dance head (those type with a thin piece of cloth that extends from lion head's back) and toy drum for him to play around with. Needless to say, my relatives were adamant that QW make a performance with the lion dance head when we visited his grandfather's place. He was clearly delighted at the prospect, for he took out the lion head in no time and was flashing a grin that makes you want to hug and kiss him. However, he was rather shy and did not immediately take to mimicking his favourite activity, as though the presence of so many people suddenly dawned on him. When he finally showed off his well-honed dance steps, prancing about with the oversized lion head clumsily held over his head, everyone was won over and laughing at his oh so adorable dancing.

I wonder when i will see and get to carry my little nephew again, before he grows up all too quickly and has no wish for pesky uncles to bother him.