my boys

I have always been intrigued by human behavior. I love to try and figure out what makes people tick – is is birth order, upbringing or just plain genetics? And I’m especially intrigued when it involves my kids… because I have to try  and figure out which traits come from me and which ones from Tech Guy… do they treat each other this way because of my parenting or just because that’s their personalities clashing… why are their interests so vastly different when they have the same genetics and the same upbringing?? I haven’t figured it all out but here are personality snapshots of my boys:

Buster has never shown interest in most “boy” toys, such as weapons, trucks, etc. Ever since age 2, he’s been a whiz on the computer & was drawn to pen & paper. By age 3 he was picking out letters on billboards and at age 4 was writing words the way he heard them (“brfda” for birthday). At age 5 he learned to read. And all along the way his interests could be narrowed down to drawing, playing video games and reading. He’s not into sports but lately shows a huge interest in golf. As far as his personality goes, he’s a perfectionist (like me!) who will not try something unless he can do it perfectly the first time. He is easily annoyed by noises or interruptions in his plans (also just like me!) and is always looking for approval (apparently a first-born trait). He is very sociable and has no problem making friends.

Noodle, on the other hand, has never shown interest in the computer. He loves to play with guns, trucks, bulldozers, and power tools. Anything that has a motor and makes noise immediately draws his attention. I can hardly pull him away if we’re in the mall and they’re fixing the escalator!! He also loves to build, wood blocks, Lego, anything that can be built… He’s very cuddly and loves to tell me many times a day, “I love you Mommy” and “I’m giving love to you”. He loves to snuggle with blankets and teddy bears (Buster never did the cuddly-snuggly thing too much). I asked him yesterday if he liked babies and he replied, “yes and puppies and kitties too!” Personality-wise, he’s intense & passionate, likes to play with others but definitely needs alone time too.

Do I love my boys differently? Definitely! They are two very different people. Do I love one more than the other? Absolutely not!! They are both just as precious as can be and I love them more than my own life.