Introduction

Oh, boy. For those who have boys, that pretty much sums up everything. Boys. Or perhaps kids in general, but I have boys so that is where I pull from.

Jake is my oldest at 11 1/2 with Trevor following behind at a comfortable distance of 8 1/2. I have been keeping a log for some time now on a few of our more memorable "conversations" that have taken place between us in the past, present and the inevitable future.

I would like to explain my children's personalities, but often they switch them up on me so even I, as their mother, cannot always define them. Labels have never been my thing (the "smart one" the "funny one" the "cute one," etc.) but Jake and Trev certainly have their own unique traits.

Jake. Jake is a deep thinker. He analyzes and tries to make sense of his world. He is the boy who wears his heart on his sleeve, which often pulls him down by its sheer weight. This child loves. He loves all and truly does not understand why this isn't more common. He gets his feelings hurt easily by those who know his secret. He is also a complete and utter goofball. He does not care if you are looking. Matter of fact, look! Please! For if he can entertain you it is just icing on the cake! Jake is a social master. He will sit and talk to you for hours, and then probably ask if you can move in with us. Be prepared to have a good reason as to why you cannot.

Trevor. Trev has kept us guessing. He was incredibly shy during his toddler years (and when I say incredibly, I mean incredibly). He came out of his shell big time at age five; crawled back into it at seven; crawled out and broke it into pieces at eight, and now we are just waiting to see what happens. Trev's core personality is completely undefined, and I love that. This kid is funny. Just naturally funny and you will never see it coming. I am not sure if that is intentional or just raw talent. He is a cautious daredevil; a good boy who secretly wishes to be bad. Yes, my antennae is always up! Trev is content to let his brother socialize while he reaps the benefits. They make a good team - that is when they are not trying to commit bodily harm on one another.

The above are simply conversations that we have had over the past year or so. Clearly, some may be funnier to me (don't all Moms think their children are hilarious?) and the humor may occasionally get lost in translation, but I will share anyway. Feel free to share your stories as well, for kid-humor is always embraced!