Last year I left meet the teacher night at Jackson’s preschool overwhelmed and in tears. (You can read about the truck throwing incident here). Thankfully last night was a different story – Jackson was the one shedding tears because he didn’t want to leave school.
No trucks were thrown. We didn’t get the evil eye from any of the other parents. I just had to pry Jackson out of the rocking chair to get him to leave his classroom.
Last week I was feeling super nervous about back-to-school and speech delays. But yesterday God reminded me just how much Jackson has changed over the past few months.
The kid who was so easily frustrated last year; who left teeth marks more than once; he’s finally able to communicate.
It’s not perfect and he’s not talking in sentences like some of the kids his age; but each week he’s saying new words and making new sounds.
Yesterday I was overcome with gratitude during our speech therapy session.
Who knew the B sound could bring a flood of emotion?
Jackson waved to the firetruck pulling into the station behind our house, and as it disappeared, he exclaimed Bye.
And that one word brought tears to my eyes because I’m used to hearing dye dye.
There was no prompting – just the perfect B sound coming from my amazing little boy.
And he decided to show off a little more as he rolled his garbage truck across the floor and let out a very clear beep!
I’m a mom and I worry. I don’t want to see my kid overwhelmed and struggling to find words. Last week I wrestled with whether to put him back at the preschool or keep him in a smaller Mother’s Day Out program. Then God kind of nudged me and told me to get over myself. He told me to have a little more faith in my son.
Because although his words may be few, he’s really pretty unbelievable (with a capital B).
***Today I’m linking up for Five Minute Friday. You can join all the fun here.
He is such a sweet looking little guy! I love his shirt! I followed you on FMF and honestly, my post sucks, LOL. I am pretty sure it is beyond needy and whiney so it is definitely refreshing to see your post with a school concern like I have and to know that it’s all good, that its all God! Your post has helped to calm my nerves about my daughter starting junior high in Sept and has reminded me that all those pieces of scripture I put into my post are pieces I need to meditate on and trust. Thank you!!
Marisa – I’m so glad my post encouraged you. I’m glad you wrote about your school concern. Sometimes that’s the best way to process our feelings. God sees our heart and knows exactly what we struggle with. Keep reading those scriptures you used. Let them sink deep in your heart! Have a great Friday!
Oh I love this! I can tell he is such a precious little blessing. Children are so amazing. He will continue to surprise you as things begin to click. I want to hear more of how he will continue to change flourish. I am stopping by from 5 Minute Friday. You have a blessed weekend!
Cathy –
Thank you so much! He’s pretty sweet! Has the best personality ever! Just this morning while we were playing with PlayDough he said blue, green, pull, and roll. A great way to start a Friday! Thanks for stopping by today!
That little boy of yours is all kinds of adorable. And I just love your heart, Jennifer. I know being a mom can bring difficult days but they also bring many, many joy-filled days. Sending you lots of hugs. xoxo
How sweet! So happy that you guys are seeing progress, and that he is already loving school. Amazing how those changes creep up on us, until suddenly we realize how much has really changed! 🙂
We are all, including our children, a work in progress. God working in and through us!!! I am so happy that you are seeing progress in your son’s speech. I pray it is a great school year!!!
That third photo is fantastic!!