Differences Are the Spice of Life

On a day to day basis, the most amazing and interesting thing to observe is the vast differences between my two identical little boys. While sometimes their personalities switch some (Andrew was more shy in the beginning, then Patrick started being more shy, but now Andrew seems to be back in the shy role), the ways they see the world and learn new things is very different.

Patrick

For example, Andrew has newly mastered the ability to stick his tongue out at us and finds it fascinating that he has that control over it. He also likes to shake his head in a 'no' motion a lot. Patrick does neither of these things. Then there's Patrick who has now figured out how to clap his hands and wave, things Andrew hasn't really done yet. Patrick also likes to make a clicking sound with his mouth. It's just amazing that they are in the same environment observing the same things on a daily basis, but pick up on different aspects of what it is they see.

Andrew

Then there are the things that the boys teach each other. Andrew started crawling around with toys in his mouth all the time, and shortly after, Patrick has decided it is very fun to do too. It is hilarious to watch them crawl around chasing each other with toys sticking out of their mouths.

Andrew, left; Patrick, right

It is going to be such a wonder and a joy to watch how these differences continue over their childhood. I am one lucky momma! :)

Andrew is a goofball!