Proof That the Only Thing He Can't Do Is Hear

I've always made it my personal mission to point out that the only thing my Deaf children can't do is hear. I guess it's not highly likely that they'll be air traffic controllers either, but who's really counting?

CJ has always surpassed the expectations of those around him. Byron and I learned early on never to assume we knew what he was going to do next. Thing only thing we can absolutely expect from him in the unexpected. He has a long history of wild and crazy antics. From drowning the fish (literally! Who knew that was even possible?!?!?) to finding ways to practically cut off his finger with a butcher knife to making friends with every single person he ever meets to demonstrating a drive to beat the odds like no one we've ever met, CJ has ALWAYS proven us unprepared for anything he has up his sleeve.

A couple of summers ago, he taught himself to read. When Kindergarten started this year, he told his teacher what the difference is between an octagon and a hexagon. The list just goes on and on and on. This week was the tip of the iceburg. Our little CJ, who they told us would likely never speak (Ha! Couldn't have been more wrong there.) got a letter in the mail welcoming him to the gifted and talented program. Once again, he has proven that the ONLY thing he can't do is hear.