The cleverness of you

Cute picture huh? And he even has glasses like you. Just needs facial hair and a bow tie!:) Anyway, I was just thinking about all the great things about you. I am always amazed at how talented you are. You are an excellent speaker even though you have no training. You are certainly my favorite story teller which also makes you a fantastic book reader ( I know children esp ours just love it when you read). You build things, you sew, you figure out how to fix things, your a very handy man like your dad! Like I told you before you are charming beyond belief to everyone....don't even try to deny it. Sure some ppl might not adore you but come on....those who don't are so few they just don't count! Okay where was I? Oh yeah, you are smart and funny! You know the Word and not because you went to seminary or any special school but because you live in it and allow it to be essential in your life!
You are a fantastic, fun, extremely loving, dad who isn't afraid to be alone with your own children....even a baby! May not seem like much but I so recognize the blessing and unique quality that is because so many men can't and won't or at the very least feel very insecure about taking care of children...even their own. And you are good with not only our children but I would say with any child even those with disabilities or just annoying qualities that no one else handles well! :)
You are also so strong! And although you don't feel like it or believe it I am just super amazed when you just up and do things...like go for a run with RaShawn when you haven't been running regularly. I truly believe that you could do any kind of physical labor or sport....yes it might take you some practice but you could because I have seen you do things that you haven't had any practice doing... you just DO! So if you actually wanted to do something and practiced.....you could and would excel!
On a softer sweeter note I am always amazed at how caring you are able to be with all peoples. Age, gender, race, disabilities, sinfulness, annoyingness, craziness(you run into that type every now and then), whoever they are and however they act you always show so much strength in patience and kindness! Even when you are caught off guard or thrown into the moment you always try and be calm and loving and friendly! Oh how I wish I could be more like that at times. Sometimes I don't struggle much with being mean or anything like that but I get so nervous or unsure I just freeze or hide or try and run away. You always stand strong and just do the best you can.
I guess this post isn't so much about the cleverness of you but the Christness of you! And that is the most attractive, wonderful part of who you are! Thank you for all you teach me! You humble me and always help me keep my eyes on Christ because I see Him overflowing in you! I love you darling!