Like Mother, Like Son…
So, I will try and make this quick as there are likely many things that I did in my childhood that Aiden is now doing but I would like to sight two examples at this time. The first is licking EVERYTHING. Honestly, I went through a phase where I licked people. Yes, it is true (and while we are being honest, it was not in my early years but in my high school years and only those closest to me (family and friends) got to be on the receiving end of this little quirk of mine). Thankfully I have grown out of it. But I did not lick everything just certain people like I mentioned before. Anyway, before Aiden was born Brandon mentioned that he would be upset if our son licked him and especially if I taught him to do so. Imagine our surprise when Aiden started to lick us, unprompted and without any example from us. It’s hard to be upset about something that simply occurred because of personality. In fact, all I can do is shake my head and think about how there is no way to fathom the crazy ideas your children will come up with before (and while) you are a parent.
Anyway, the second thing is that this morning Brandon had his flip flops on so his toes were exposed. Next thing he knows Aiden is laying on the floor on his belly and PULLING on the hairs on Brandon’s toes. It was all I could do not to laugh right out loud. As I was telling this story to my mom I mentioned how I had NEVER pulled on anyones toes hairs as a child (we had been talking about how I had gotten the child I deserved) and she said reminded me that one day when she was napping I toddled over (I was probably three) and pulled open her eye by the eyelashes saying, “Hello? You awake?” LOL. I guess we are more alike then I realize. I can only imagine what things Lucas and Aiden will come up with together. Oh dear.