Brody, Brooks to be official, is a precious, unique, individual young man. He has such a tender spirit. He is sensitive to how others are feeling (most of the time) and willing to be helpful when I ask (most of the time)!
Being a twin has it's special place in our family. I remember like yesterday the day we found out we were having twins. I instinctively knew we were having two and had mentioned it the night before the ultrasound at 19 weeks. When the tech said, "Oh, it looks like it's two" we both looked at each other while Justin was holding Cole full of glee!
Then at home the "Oh My Gosh" set in. I was never worried about having two babies, to be honest, really just thought about the money it was going to cost. It was unexpected to say the least. But, the idea of having two boys was beyond my expectations. We were thrilled. Three BOYS! It's what I'd always wanted (before I wanted seven kids).
When they were born Brody was content, happy, smiley, and just full of life. I just loved that snuggle bug.
Now, 7 years later and what feels like a lifetime, he's got an incredible heart. A real lover. He and Trace have a special bond. I rarely hear much of a disagreement between them and they know each other like most brothers don't and they accept each other as they are.
Brody LOVES people. He cares about what they think and how they feel and what they think about him.
He LOVES dressing nice and doing his hair. (Not having it cut so much, that is a spectacle to be recorded sometime. It's quite incredible. You wouldn't know how crazy cut hair in your face can make you till you watch the twins get a hair cut.)
He make friends EASY. He's talkative, energetic and easy to make conversation with. He will be loyal to the end.
He is INDEPENDENT. For the most part, he thinks for himself. Every so often I hear him say, "so and so was doing it" as an excuse for him doing something as well, but most often he sings his own song and does his own thing. It's really a precious thing to behold. Just when I think he's going to run off and go swimming with his brothers he stays behind to hang out with me and just talk (which he does a lot of).
He LOVES to talk. Lots and lots of talking. Lots of explaining, sorting it out, talking about "what if's" and making sure he knows the in's and out's of life.
He is SUPER SILLY. He loves to dance, shake him booty, laugh, and be crazy.
He is an ARTISTIC little guy. He enjoy drawing, coloring, and making new things.
He is a GREAT big brother to Beau. As usual Brynn and Westin have gotten too big to be cute to the big brothers, most of the time, although sometimes you catch glimpses of them appreciating each other. But, with Beau, Brody is tender, helpful, kind, protective and loving.
He does have pretty STINKY feet. That one I have to remember for when he's older.
He NEVER wants to sleep alone and most nights sleeps with Trace although lately they've been all 3 sleeping together in Cole's bed. They bicker and fight during the day but love each other at night.
He tends to WORRY or over-think, but we've been working on that. We've been praying and asking G-d to help him let things go when he worries and trying tactics to set his mind at ease. It's been much better but always something we must be on guard about.
He LOVES small storage containers; boxes, knife holders, basically anything that can hold trinkets. He such a boy that way.
He LOVES the outdoors, pocket knives, hiking, exploring, and having adventures with dad. (Except for when they whack a log with bees inside and he's stung at least seven times by angry bees.)
He OFTEN talks about when he will get married and looking into the future. He's got a big surprise coming when he realizes he can't quite plan everything out...but life is still fun.
He is GOOFY and SILLY and just loves to play. He can be easily flustered but most of the time is easy going and relaxed.
He LOVES Legos. He's my only boy (besides Westin) that will eat BOTH Peanut Butter and Jelly rather than just one or the other. And, he is the most NEAT of the three older boys by far. He keeps good track of his things (except his wallet of all things) and is nice and tidy (oh except for his laundry, that seems to be okay just thrown anywhere.)
He STILL loves Pirates, swords, guns, and knives. Total BOY and I LOVE that.
He doesn't LIKE to be sprayed with water while dressed...that is like end times kind of incidents.
He is giving and sweet, often tender and talking about his feelings. The other day, his second week at NCS, he heard someone laugh at Trace when he tripped, and he instantly said "Hey, don't laugh at my brother or you'll pay." Later that night at home, he came to me crying asking if he'd done the right thing because he
didn't want to make the boy that laughed feel bad. He's so concerned with doing the right thing and preserving people's feelings.
It will be fun to continue to watch them grow as they find who they are on their own, as twins, yet as unique creations with unique purpose. They have a special place in our family and Brody is a gift and gives our home a light we treasure.
