My Two Little Guys

Wow. It's been a long time since my last post. Crazy how one day runs into the next and before you know it it's a new year! That's how I feel, at least.

The boys continue to grow, grow, grow. Jayden is finally outgrowing his 18 month old clothes --- and, yes, he's 3!!! I'm excited that his 24 month clothes now fit him, and he even has some 3T shirts, shorts, and pants that fit! He's FINALLY gaining some ground after being such a tiny baby.

Edson seems to think he can outgrow his big brother. Although he's just day shy of turning 10 months old, he is already wearing some 12 month clothes! In addition, he's into everything! He's walking, running, and climbing. He doesn't like to be restricted at all ---- wants to have freedom to roam and explore. Of course, that often gets him into trouble. I am convinced that God has assigned extra guardian angels to BOTH of my boys! Jayden needed them in the NICU and as he overcame so many physical difficulties; Edson needs them now that he's walking and exploring.

My two boys are so different. Jayden is quieter, a thinker. He loves the ABC's and he enjoys counting. He wants academic challenges and never tires of reading books. It's not uncommon for him to come, climb up onto my lap, and hand me a book. He's a cuddler ---- and he wants to be where people are. He wants to know he's not alone. He also tells me when he's ready to sleep. He goes to his bed with no protests (most of the time!), ready to close his eyes and slumber.

Edson . . . is the opposite! He's never still --- not even when he sleeps. (By the way, he was the same way in my womb! He kicked me so often that when he was still I was worried!) He wants to be on the move constantly and hates to be in any position that hinders his movement. He hates his high chair and can climb out of it. He hates being in a play yard and TRIES to climb out. He doesn't like his jumper chair, because it doesn't allow him to go where he wants. He doesn't even like to be held because even THAT is restrictive. He only likes to be held for affirmation --- but it only last mintues before he's skirming to get down.

I see my two boys and am amazed at how creative God is. I also wonder why God created my two little guys so differently. I have NO DOUBT that He has wonderful things in store for both of them and they have been created the way they are because of the purposes God has for them.

May God grant Gerson and I wisdom, strength, and help as we nurture them and allow them to be the boys God created them to be!