Tyler, my easy going child

  Ok, so there are times when he’s majorly wild.  But, I’ve really realized how easy going of a child I have in him.  Sure, he has meltdowns like all other kids.  But those are very far and few these days thanks to the new behavioral system we started HERE.

In fact, he has not missed receiving a quarter once!  Originally we told him that after he received $5 in quarters he could spend it at the dollar store.  However, we’ve convinced him to wait until we go to the beach in July to spend his hard earned money. 

There has not been ONE TIME that we have experienced jealousy with him over Ryan being here.  Not once.  And believe me, I have been no perfect mother.  So, in many ways he was justified.  He loves on Ryan, talks to him, and consoles him like a wonderful big brother.  Just another reason I love this age difference so far.  It’s working out perfectly. 

From early on, Tyler has been a self-sufficient kid.  He was always a child who I could trust.  He never got into cabinets or picked up things off the floor to put in his mouth.   He never made huge messes or “art projects” in my house.  He was “all boy” but yet controllable.

I guess where he got us was the sleep issues.  Yes, my child didn’t sleep through the night for a while.  And the poor child had sickness after sickness his first year.  But he always battled through it. 

For a redhead, I have a very non stereotypical redhead.  If that makes any sense.  I’d say considering he’s Josh’s clone, it’s a good thing he has my temperament.  :)

And yes, I promise this is Tyler.