The Pleaser
Reese is your typical first born "type A". He likes things orderly and is very serious about the things he is passionate about. If he's in trouble, all I have to do is mutter the words "I don't like..." and he straigtens up. I love that about him, but it makes me worry about him too! When asked what he wants to be when he grows up, he answers very matter-of-factly "a paleontologist". To which many adults laugh and say "what's that?" I was so proud of him this past week when he had a class field trip where they discovered more about dinosaurs and his teacher said to me "he is quite an expert on dinosaurs isn't he?" She then proceeded to tell me how he knew all the answers that the teacher asked. This made my feathers puff up a little bit just like a proud momma bird!
Reese is a lover, not afraid to touch and hug and tell you that he loves you. He is the first one in my bed in the mornings and he cuddles up so close to me that I can rarely move without falling off of our king sized bed. I secretly hope those days will never end!
The Negotiator
Addison is perhaps the most like me. She pushes my buttons the most, but she carries a very special place in my heart because I understand her more than I understand anyone else. She is my sweet baby girl no matter what kind of exterior she puts on. She is unbelievably independent! She refuses to allow anyone to help her with pretty much anything. While this trait is frustrating when waiting for a 3 year old to button her shirt, it will be so rewarding as she grows into an adult who is trying to achieve a personal goal.
If I tell her no, she is likely to either try to convince me by wearing me down, or just asking another adult in the room! Sometimes she even says I told her it was okay. You have to admire her persistence!
The only thing that she is really attached to is the people in her life. Although she tells you she likes princess and Dora, it's rare that you will find her playing anything Reese doesn't need a playmate for (like Legos, Bakugan or Dinosaurs). She will give you lots of love as long as you make it look like it was her idea! Her love language is quality time. If you miss some one on one time with her in a day, she will find a way to get your attention and this is not negotiable!
The Clown
At only 14 months old Griffin has clearly made his place in this house as our clown. He is hilarious and he really isn't happy until everyone is looking and laughing at him. When he hears others laugh, he makes sure his laugh is the jolliest and loudest so you will turn to watch him.
When Reese and Addison are sitting on the floor playing nicely, he is very likely to jump on or tackle them when they are least expecting it. Luckily Reese and Addison welcome the rough play and join in happily.
Lately he has started standing up and acting like he is going to do a somersault and laughing hysterically at himself until everyone else looks and laughs too. He can often be found walking around with something over his face until someone says "Where's Griffers?" then he will let out his little giggle and then quickly reveal himself!
I can't wait until he starts talking and we can hear what thoughts are going on in that cute little head of his!
As we watch our kids grow into little people I wonder what this next child will add to our home. Where will she make her place? How will our household change with her arrival?
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