Comparisons

In a quiet moment, leading Mama to wonder what trouble he has gotten into, Theo is most likely to... be sticking his finger in a socket, examining the fine motor workings of a gadget, or climbing into or onto something dangerous. Beckett is most likely to... be sitting amidst a pile of books, carefully poring over each page.

When frustrated and maybe overtired, Beckett is most likely to... be screaming, crying big tears, stomping his feet, and following behind Mama or Daddy too closely. Theo is most likely to ... bite. The twin books we have concur that in a set of multiples, one is likely to be a biter. Theo is that biter. Sometimes it's not out of frustration or anything other than seeming curiosity about what might occur, but often Theo seems to not know what else to do, and so he lights into the soft fleshy part of Beck's arm.

At mealtimes, Theo is most likely to... try everything on his plate, vegetables included. Once he has decided he does not want some particular food item, he will do anything to avoid it crossing his lips. Theo will also eat as many blueberries or blackberries as are put in front of him, with no ill digestive consequences as yet (just like his Mama!). Beckett is most likely to... eat carbs first, then protein, then, maybe, blueberries or blackberries. His first instinct is always to avoid a new food but he can be convinced to crack his mouth with repeated attempts.

On a walk around the neighborhood, Beckett is most likely to... forge on ahead, pushing a lawn mower or just marching along, looking at the sidewalk in front of him. Theo is most likely to... stop and smell the roses (or Russian sage), play with the pinwheels at Corrine's house on the corner, examining the lawn ornaments in Meg's garden along the way, and watching the big boys bike, run, and ride storage bins on their skateboards.

Upon waking in the morning, Theo is most likely to... start crying immediately upon realizing he is awake and alone. Beckett is most likely to... roll around in his crib, sing to himself (current favorite is "Baa baa black sheep"--he is getting good at the different notes), and practice words and sounds.