Twins But So Very Different, Part 2

When our babies were only a few weeks old, I wrote a post sharing what differences we had already noticed. As Sam and Anna get older, each day gives me a little more insight into their developing personalities. True to the rest of their differences, their personalities are on opposite ends of the spectrum, too.

Anna's such a talker, and she gets loud. This is a girl that wants to be heard, and lets you know it. She's got so much spunk and such a fiery personality. I see a lot of myself in her (don't they always say you get payback for how you were growing up when you have children of your own?). She lets you know what she wants and she lets you know when she's not happy too. When she smiles, she smiles with her entire body. Anna's a studier- faces, toys, whatever- you can see the concentration in her furrowed eyebrows when she's examining something.

Sam has so much energy- he's always on the go, always moving and won't sit still. He's so much like how my husband has been described to me as a child (again, payback...). It is nearly impossible to change him or get him dressed. He's my snuggler once I get him into my arms, though. He gets frustrated pretty easily when he wants to do something and can't figure out how. He is so quick to smile back at you, and giggles can be induced whenever you want.

In short:

Anna=talker
Sam=mover

Anna=independent
Sam=snuggler

Anna= more interested in living things- people, dogs, etc.
Sam=more interested in objects- toys, books, etc.

Anna= slow and steady (tortoise)
Sam= fast and bursts (hare)

Anna=better nighttime sleeper (usually)
Sam=better napper

(One of my newest favorite pictures)