Preaching to the Choir

Possibly my greatest concern for Caelleb is his confidence & self-esteem. Currently, this is not a problem, at all. But I worry that as he gets older the speech delays & academic challenges that he faces will dampen his spirit. So when I stumble upon an opportunity to reinforce what an incredible, created-in-God's-image, child he is, I SEIZE that moment (if I realize it in time)! In conversation this morning on our way to daycare, one of these moments transpired. . .

Caelleb: I'm growing up WAY tall. I growed up in my
sleep last night.

Me (laughing & teasing him): Will you quit that! You
are growing up way too fast.

Caelleb: I can't mommy. God made me dat way.

Me: True. I bet someday you are going to be taller than
me.

Caelleb: I want be same tall as daddy.

Me: I guess we just have to wait and see how tall God wants you to
be. (Hmmmm, here's my chance. . .)

Me: Did you know that God made you exactly how he wanted you to be?

Caelleb: I know.

Me: Did you know that God doesn't ever make
mistakes? Isn't that sooo cool?

Caelleb: I know dat mommy. All deeze tings you talk
'bout. I ah-ready know dem.

Well, then I'm doing my job. Repetition is the key to learning, right?