A difference between two siblings....

As the kids continue to grow older, we continue to notice differences between their personalities. Andrew has always been this shy, quiet child, and he has really started to grow into his own little self. Cailin is confident and eager to please. It's really fun to see how their little personalities are changing and forming as they grow.

Mike was working late last night - so it was just the kids and I (karen) at the dinner table. After dinner - they were excited for dessert. The kids love ice cream, not my favorite, but Mike had picked up a box of Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches which is a favorite for Cailin. And Andrew wanted one as well. So we're at the table and I noticed another key difference between Cailin and Andrew.

Cailin ate hers as you would think most people would eat an ice cream sandwich, carefully and somewhat quickly so the ice cream didn't melt all over. She was careful not to let it drip on her and promptly cleaned her hands and what little was around her mouth. Tidy.

Then there's Andrew.

(Oh, and please forgive the bumps on his head, he smashed it on his yellow dump truck. That head has gotten several bumps and bruises - ouch!)

He was less tidy. I was chatting with Cailin and I look over and he's covered in chocolate. He had it even in his ears. Not sure what the heck he was doing or how long I had ignored him to allow it to happen. He ripped apart the sandwich and had pieces of it on his chair, floor and all over himself.

Needless to say, it took quite a while longer to get every inch off of him and he still had plenty on his shirt and pants to show dad when he got home....