Their Differences

I've been thinking about the differences between my sons.  I find it interesting that they come from the same parents, the same DNA, and the same upbringing and yet they are already vastly different.

When you look at them you can see the outward differences and similarities. Their is no mistaking they are brothers!  They both have the same hair color/type/style.  They both have long torso's, but shorter legs.  And they'll both be tall!  I think Joshua may be a little taller, but I could be wrong.  Jadon has my skin tone, smile, and eyes.  Yet, he looks Just like his dad.   Joshua has Jason's skin tone (very fair), but his facial built is definitely more from me.  I think Jadon will be a little skinnier and Joshua will be a little more stout like a football player.

Jadon:
I really believe he's going to be a very loyal detail oriented kid.  His memory is amazing.  He really prefers pairs.  It doesn't matter what, but he will remember the color and shape of everything he owns.  He isn't happy unless he has them both.  I was praying about that characteristic the other day when suddenly I 'heard' that he's going to be a very loyal and faithful man.  Just has he has two have his two pairs shows that he'll be just as loyal to his friends and relationships.  Sometimes I worry he may be a little OCD (everything has to line up, colors have to match, and he's very specific with everything), but it doesn't worry me much.  I think he'll just be an amazing detailed kid just like his dad.  Jadon has a lot of energy, loves to dance, smile, play, and be active, but he's also very cautious.  He's the kid who will sit at the top of the twisty slide to greet everyone, want to make friends, but stay at the top because he's scared to go down the dark slide.  He loves his shapes, numbers, and colors.  It amazes me just how much he craves... no, NEEDS to be loved and receive approval.  He soaks it into every pour of his little body.  He definitely learns from praise, yet he also is learning to be nice, share, and face consequences.  I have to laugh because when I hear him say, "be nice to your brother" it's usually because he just wasn't and knows that's what I'd tell him.  He's sensitive, but also extremely resilient.  I know that if he's crying then he must really be hurt.  I'm constantly amazed at all the little bruises that pop up and I have NO idea where they came from.  He never tells me he's hurt!  He just falls/trips and gets right back up.  Joshua is the same way.

Joshua:
I still can't get over his beautiful blue eyes!  That's the first difference that strikes me every time I see him.  However, there are other differences that are prevalent!  He loves green beans and peas.  Most kids hate the green stuff (Jadon did), but not our Joshua.  I really believe he's going to be the kid who is always out there.  He's already climbing and fearless!  I think he's going to be the kid who jumps head first down that dark twisty slide!  We're amazed at his growth.  Jason calls him the 11 month old toddler because he's been walking for months, climbs on everything he can, and LOVES to do anything new.  He already insists on being outside.  He's in heaven walking around in the grass, bending down to pick up a ball, and he's recently already started playing with cars!  I can't believe it!  He got a little car for his birthday (he opened it early).  I was SHOCKED to find him sitting on the carpet and running that car over the carpet like a bigger kid would do.  How is it that he knows it's supposed to go like that?  I guess he learned that from his brother.  Jadon has never been into cars so it's shocking to see Joshua interested and so early!  Yet, he's a very laid back kid.  He's only ever cried if he was hungry, tired, or hurt.  I sometimes feel guilty that I'm not spending enough quality time with him because he's perfectly happy to chase his brother, climb on the toddler bed, play with toys, and chill.

I'm really enjoying watching them growth.  I can't wait to see just how similar and different they'll be as they continue to become the men God created them to be!