Nathan from Texas

Nathan has a zest for life and can find joy in almost everything and everyone that he meets. He has silliness about himself that can brighten a frown instantly. He loves to be in the kitchen creating some delicious snacks, but his favorite is banana bread! Nathan is loquacious and can often be found talking to those around him about things that he enjoys; such as baking and also golfing! When Nathan speaks, you can feel the excitement of the room begin to glow with anticipation of what's to come from him. When you are talking one to one with Nathan, he makes sure that he in listening to only you and provides open and sometimes blunt feedback. A few things that you may find Nathan doing include reading books and drawing. Nathan enjoys a good book and sometimes gets lost in his imagination. He may not be a pro at drawing but he enjoys doing this as an outlet for his imagination. He also enjoys watching golf and hopes that he can one day learn to play it. He enjoys to be an independent person and will often do many things on his own and without being prompted. He thoroughly enjoys doing his laundry and sees it less as of a chore and more as something fun that he can do. He enjoys seeing others smile and will lend out his time to help others when needed. Like many young boys, he loves playing video games. School is also something which he takes seriously and also enjoys learning. It is a dream of Nathan's to one day live on a farm surrounded by animals, nature, and lots of fun new tasks to learn. He hopes to one day find a place to call home so he can learn all about his new family and be himself

Nathan's forever family will provide clear, and defined rules. He will thrive if given definitive rules, boundaries, and routines from the minute he arrives. Like many children, Nathan will need to be monitored when doing new things and often will need to be reminded that although he can do some things independently that it is ok to ask for help or to have a parent present. Nathan does better when redirected in a calm and sincere manner at his level. His family will practice calming techniques at his level such as deep breathes or even a hug to let him know that you are there for him. Nathan's family will offer encouragement often to make positive choices when needed. He is a great helper and would benefit from a family who would allow him to help with things around the home, even if it is small like laundry. Nathan's dream family is a two-parent household with animals so he can learn to care for them. He would also love to have siblings that he can grow up with.