Cael, as we call him, was almost never born. When I was 15 weeks pregnant, I woke up in a pool of blood. I went by ambulance to the hospital. The doctors told me I would be fine, but the baby most certainly would not be. I was sent home to miscarry. When it became obvious that the doctor was wrong, we named our son Caelan which means victorious. Matthew is after my husband, and means Gift of God. Cael continues to be both of these things.
Cael is a go-getter. When he wants something, he gets it. Whether it is 100% on a test, which Cael gets frequently, a goal in soccer, or a particularly difficult rhythm on the drums, Cael works until he gets what he is after. As someone who is frequently deterred by obstacles, I admire this quality in my middle son.
I also admire Cael's intellect. He is most definitely a thinker. At 8 years old, he was asking questions about theology that I didn't wrestle with until college. He couldn't accept things, as much as he wanted to, just because he had been told them. Cael had to understand truth for himself, which I know in the end will create a much stronger faith.
Cael is also a funny kid. Impeccable comic timing. Witty. Hilarious. He makes me laugh out loud just about every time I talk to him. He and his brothers are planning to be in a band when they get older. Cael (let me remind you, he is only 9) told me the other day that he was going to be the brother whose picture was tattooed on every girl's butt. You laughed, didn't you? Cael is definitely the comic relief around our home.
And he is gentle. There was no one more excited than Cael to have a baby brother when our Toren was born. From about the time I was pregnant, Cael asked every day if he could help rock and feed the baby. He is still the most gentle and patient with his little brother. He usually has even more patience than me. Toren is almost 2 and can be quite a handful but Cael dotes on him. Cael is going to make a great dad in the distant future!
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| Cael with Toren |
A few more things I love about Cael; he is rambunctious, rowdy, a great reader, a great speller. He loves grammar. When someone uses 'a' when they should use 'an', it bothers Cael. That's my boy! He also is willing to try new things. He is the only one in our family who will eat sushi with my husband. It gets me off the hook! Cael is affectionate and sweet. He has the cutest dimples, and the most mischievous blue eyes.
So that's my Cael. I cannot imagine our family without him. What a gift of God he has been!
awwwee :)
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