As I sit back and watch my two boys I can see some noticeable similarities, but majority of their behaviours are vastly different. I am amazed by the fact that even in appearance, the boys are strikingly different yet I gave birth to both.
Carter, I am finding, is far more high strung, dramatic, and very sensitive to change. He’s active, curious, and loving. Even since he was very young, he’s been a challenge trying to get him to stay in one place. He’s the kid that once perched himself atop the glass coffee table, yelling at the top of his lungs (only happened once then the table was removed from the living room). He’s the kid who just wants to be a little older, a little stronger and a lot more independent. Surprisingly though, he’s quite shy and not all that outgoing until he’s familiar with his surroundings.
Hudson is far more laid back and more apt to watch the show than participate in it. He’s very mellow, relaxed and comfortable with his surroundings. His transition to daycare has been far more simple than Carter’s ever was. (Even Carter’s transitions from room to room have been quite trying. )
Hudson has been increasingly more cautious while he learns to maneuver stairs, chairs and toys. He approaches the the edge cautiously and with much more preparedness than I’ve seen in a small child before. Almost like he’s been here before. Very much like an old soul: which is funny because we were very sure that Carter had the characteristics of an old soul but they have vanished almost completely.
The way they interact with each other, it’s very evident that they have a strong bond already. The way Hudson lights up when he sees Carter. The kisses Carter showers on his brother. They are going to be a couple of trouble makers, I can see it already.
This weekend we attended a family reunion: the first for us. It was really nice getting to meet my dad’s cousins and see my great aunt again. As I watched my kids interact with others, their differences were much more apparent.
Hudson was quite and laid back the entire time allowing just about everyone to hold him at some point or another. He cooed and smiled at all the kids playing while he sat comfortable perched on someones lap.
Carter was constantly trying to stay caught up to the older children. He was loud and boistrious; a true boy. Jumping carelessly from the top of the jungle gym while we had turned our backs for a moment – he’s definitely the one we have to watch out for. With each tumble there would be a dramatic outcry as he claimed to have hurt something. But with one little peck on his knee/ toe / elbow he’d be right back at it in a flash as though nothing even happened.
Much of Sunday Carter spent limping from an ache in his foot which he acquired somewhere along the line of numerous jumps, leaps and bounds of Saturday’s play. He was moody and tired, while he begged to be carried because of his foot (which we’ve inspected a few times for any swelling or bruising). He was so tired, yet refused sleep until he completely crashed after lunch time and then again a few short hours later for the night.
Hudson chilled out in the grocery cart then passed out peacefully in his car seat on the way home. He slept in his crib for a few hours before he was up again to play.
My boys.
So different. So amazingly different.
And all mine.
MG @ MommyGeekology.com says:
Beautiful.
June 29th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
ali says:
sigh.
I really wish Josh had a brother….
love this.
samantha Reply:
July 15th, 2009 at 10:22 am
See, and I want my boys to have a sister. LOL Then I’m going to want her to have a sister too… it’s a vicious circle that baby making.
June 29th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Debby Pucci says:
Oh, you are very blessed with two beautiful boys. Enjoy.
I love the photos. Thank you for sharing.
samantha Reply:
July 15th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Thanks Debby!
The thing about pictures? You can’t hear them screaming and whining. lol
June 29th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Karen Sugarpants says:
Aww you made me cry, butthead!
Beautiful post!
samantha Reply:
July 15th, 2009 at 10:23 am
It wasn’t me it was your whore-mones.
June 29th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Sticky says:
Just beautiful!
Such great pictures, so glad you posted them!
The new house looks great…we got ours sold, but haven’t even started looking for new yet…
(I love hardwood and clawfoot bathtubs!)
samantha Reply:
July 15th, 2009 at 10:24 am
If that were me I would NOT be sleeping. I can’t imagine selling my house and not even be looking. You crazy critter!
June 29th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
ali (adil320) says:
They are beautiful! How old are they??
June 29th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
flutter says:
*sssiiiiiigh*
June 30th, 2009 at 1:35 am
Kristi says:
Lovely pictures!! And a great post! Thanks for your comment about my cards- I didn’t notice the comment on my blog until just now!
-Kristi
June 30th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Lisa says:
What a beautiful post. Your boys sound amazing, each in their own special way. I love the picture of their feet, adorable.
June 30th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Kellee says:
Those are some stinkin’ cute pictures. They both sound delightful in their own ways. I hope his foot feels better!
June 30th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
KSegIII says:
I love these pictures! Your boys are absolutely adorable, you are a lucky mom!
*love the feet pic*
July 1st, 2009 at 10:22 am
Miss Britt says:
Watching how different two people that came from the same genetic pairing can be is one of my favorite things about having more than one child.
samantha Reply:
July 15th, 2009 at 10:25 am
It’s mind-boggling isn’t it?
July 1st, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Jodee says:
That is so sweet. I have a boy and a girl but it is neat seeing their personality difference. And how they love each other already…. I dread and look forward to the mischief they will get in. Your boys are adorable you are doing a good job.
samantha Reply:
July 15th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Oh, totally dreading the mischief here too. It’s already started and I can only imagine what it’s going to be like when they get even a little bit older.
July 7th, 2009 at 8:33 am