Stubborn

Ben and Sam are different in so many ways, but they are identical in 1 very big way. They are both very stubborn. When Ben doesn't get his way he will start with pouting. When we are home, he will usually throw himself down on the couch or another soft object while making a little whimpering noise. If we aren't near something he can throw himself on, then he will slouch down, with his head as low as it can go and very slowly walk away from you, also whimpering. When that doesn't work, he will usually make a pathetically sad little face then start crying. Since the boys are sharing a room, I think Ben has had plenty of time to teach Sam his methods and Sam is a brilliant student.

We went to the park earlier this week. Its been cold so we told the boys they had to wear hats and gloves if they wanted to play. This wasn't an issue for Ben, but Sam was livid. He did not want to wear either. He threw himself on my leg and slowly slid down waiting for me to cave. He gave the exact same pathetic faces Ben makes at us and when all else failed, he cried---big time. After watching Ben play for a bit, he said he would put his stuff on. As soon as it was on, the tears started again, the gloves were thrown down and the hat was torn off his head. Unfortunately for Sam, he has met his match when it comes to stubborn. Ben spent the evening running and playing and Sam spent the entire night sitting off to the side pouting!

When it was time for play group yesterday (at the same park), he willingly picked out a different hat and set of gloves. He happily wore them the entire morning and had a great time playing!