From Predator to Protector

We always knew that one day the baby would fight back.
That day has come.

Sometimes we really have to hold onto pictures like this one.



It's a smiling, pleasant Michael. And, he really is that way. Most of the time. Unless he's creating terror by throwing things and biting Jason. We call him "Trouble," fitting, yes, because it's one of Michael's favorite games.

While Michael spends many a minute in time-out, Jason, meanwhile, has turned into quite a little protector.

It's started to come out just in the last week or so. Jason, encouraging Michael to be good. Jason, telling Michael that Mommy and Daddy would not like it if he dumped a bowl of cereal on the couch. Jason, urging Michael not to "be bad."



Boys will be boys, and there are times when both are out of control. But, I'm seeing more thoughtfulness in Jason, more of a focus on how we are doing, and how his little brother is faring. It appears my first baby has started to grow up! I'm going to go get the box of tissues!!!