So I already "knew" this one in my head...but it never ceases to amaze me when I am reminded of just how different my little preciouses are. Sam...just like me...a rule follower...shy in front of people...quiet...responsible. He has honestly been the easiest kid in the world to parent. He requires simple, gentle discipline; a "talking to" is all it takes and he will ponder over the situation himself and come up with solutions on his own. Sophie on the other hand is just like her daddy. She's enthusiastic, passionate, stubborn, loud...the life of the party. Discipline is not so easy with her. You must be a little more insistent and we use the phrase "pick your battles" a lot in respect to Sophie. All she needs to be happy is a stage. She creates "stages" at home all the time...out of boxes, books, beds, whatever she can stand on to sing and dance for us. So as I sat and watched her preschool spring program yesterday, I couldn't help but smile. She was in her element. She had her stage and a whole crowd of people watching her. She probably only sang about 2 words and spent the rest of the time jumping up and down, putting her tissue box instrument on her head, laughing, and entertaining the crowd. I had to laugh.
I love them both with all of my heart and appreciate their differences. It makes life interesting living with 2 children who are so different.
Lesson learned (again): Enjoy the differences in the people around you.
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That sweet Sophie will be a star to the entire world one day.
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