For a long time I thought Campbell was just like her big sister. They look very similar, are both generally easy going, happy and have both been pretty obedient. I think it was about 6 months ago when it really hit me how different they really were. James is a little shy and obstinate. Campbell is spunky and totally determined. James has the first child perfectionism. Campbell the second child comedian. And now I do see the differences in their looks.
Yesterday another incident happened that really showcased their differences.
James and Campbell have really been into drawing lately. When Bill came home from work the other day he asked me about the marker drawing on the bathroom counter. Earlier in the day I had confiscated a permanent marker from Campbell. Sure enough she had graffiti the bathroom counter. Luckily I talked to my sister and Scrubbing Bubbles did the job to get it out. The next day I noticed Campbell walking around with (washable) markers and some scraps of paper. The pattern on the paper caught my eye. She had found the bills and checks I had written out earlier and put in a drawer until they needed to be paid. And she colored all over them. It was a fun trip to the City Hall to see if they could still accept the check (of course it was my last check). They said it was no problem. Now it's not like we haven't told her over and over that we only color on paper, and at that only her paper. She has tons of her own coloring books and pads of paper.
Yesterday she was sitting at the counter in the kitchen and I see that she is coloring. I take a closer look and she is coloring on my important papers, again! I was livid. I admit, I raised my voice and let her know exactly that she should not color on anything but her papers. This is when I noticed a definite difference between her and James. She looked like she was going to start to cry, then she stiffened up, gritted her teeth and stared at the paper. She acknowledged when I asked if she understood. James would have been instantly in tears with an explanation.
There is definitely a difference.
8 comments:
It is so great that you not only notice these differences, but you blog about them. A few years from now, it will really mean a lot to them and it will be interesting to see how they change as they grow up.
But they have in common that they are both adorable!
Oh this is emily by the way. I'm logged into our business account and I'm too lazy to sign out! haha!
kid differences. its awesome. I am the eldest of 6 and can see HUGES differences in all 6 of us.
Its crazy but yet a little scary that we have similarities too ;o)
It is freaky how similar they looked as babies! Isn't it amazing how every child comes with their own personalities? Right from the very beginning? Too bad they don't also come with an instruction manual.
Mostly I just can't believe you write out your checks in advance. I always pay my bills in a flurry of online payments etc. Actually, I am frequently finding myself jotting a phone number or shopping list or doodling on an important paper... I guess I am more like Campbell.
Cute girls, both in looks and personalities! It keeps things exciting for you though, doesn't it? :) I agree, it's fun that you blog about these things because they'll be fun to read later on down the road. I enjoyed your "tag" too! It was fun to learn more about you.
I can not believe how much your girls look alike? Which one do you think is more you and more Bill?
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