Just in case you were in doubt, Katie & Austin are polar opposites! They always have been. They probably always will be. They rub each other like nails on a chalkboard…
ALL. THE. TIME.
I am in hopes that one day, they learn to keep their pestering balanced with extra love…that they know when to stop before they cross the line. Only time will tell…
But, I found these pictures this week, and it made me laugh! Even at these young ages of almost 4 and almost 6, their polar opposite personalities (much of the same personalities we see even today at almost 10 and almost 12) were shining proudly…
See for yourself… 🙂
Austin…
He is all boy! He loves to get dirty…the more slimy, the better. This was his first time to really fish, and when he was told to dig the hook out, he never questioned it.
Bait a hook? No worries! I’ll do it for everyone! (He’s exactly who I need beside me when I decide to fish!)
He’s adventurous (sometimes even recklessly so…again, I’m hoping age will balance that with a little extra common sense haha)…he beats to his own drum (and on school days, that drum is very slowly beating).
But he LIVES life…and loves life.
He’s the one who brings laughter, spontaneity, and adventure to our family, and I couldn’t imagine life without him.
Then, you see Katie…
She sees the fun had by her brother, and she wants to experience it.
She tries to find the fun midst the yucky dirt and slime. But bless her, she can’t even fake a smile!
She likes control of the situation. She wants to already know how to perfect something before she’s even tried it. And if there’s any chance she may fail, she’d almost rather not try at all.
She’s spirited, passionate (sometimes even overly so…we’re still working on managing those emotions)…smart…and would rather be hanging in her hammock with a good book any day than touching fish guts!
But she also loves quality time together…and she’ll go out of her comfort zone again and again, if it means spending time with her dad or grandparents! She is our constant…our responsible helper…our “balance” for Austin (and I’m ever so thankful for that!)
But you know, even with their crazy differences, these two will forever have these memories. And they will cherish them for a lifetime. Maybe different parts of it…and that’s okay…
Even polar opposites find common ground when it comes to spending time making memories.
And, I can’t even imagine adding our Addison into this mix! She’s a fireball mixture of Katie, Austin, and her own personality…
I love this crazy-beautiful life God has given me!
