January 25, 2011
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Same Age, Different Interests
As the boys have grown older, their interests have taken different paths and sometimes it's sometimes hard for them to find things to do that they both enjoy. This afternoon was no exception. They did take a bike ride together and they did shoot their bows together, but for rest of the afternoon, they pursued different activities.
I waked into the living room and found Jeremy in the coziest nest possible. He was so engrossed in his library book that I'm not even sure he knew I took his picture. Even though he is interested in more than books, it ranks right at the top and he needs to be encouraged to do other things.
Not five minutes later, I snapped this picture of Justin. He's always looking for something active to do. If he's not making something he wants to do science experiments in the kitchen. He does read (and he will proudly tell you that he read a 377 page book last week), but he'd rather do something that involves a lot of action or noise.
We'll keep encouraging them to enjoy many activities, but it's clear to us that they will probably take different career paths.
Comments (3)
How about one being on top of things, fast, and organized while the other is disorganized, slower, and laid back? That's my twins. I love your pictures of contrast.
@manuelmusings - Yes, they definitely have different speeds. Fortunately, when it comes to schoolwork, I can get them to compete and that helps to speed the slower. I'm not sure that one is more organized though. Perhaps if they had separate bedrooms I'd be able to tell.
Hey, that's my twins too -- one laidback, one more busy and on top of things -- it looks like both sets of mine are that way. Wonder if that's a "twin thing"?
Love the new look of your blog!
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