Isn't it ironic?

It's funny how God works.

When I was pregnant with Jay I prayed that the baby I was carrying would be like his or her Daddy: Babe is outgoing, he has a fun personality, but works very hard for what he wants in this life, he knows where his blessings come from, he is brilliant in that he retains information and acquires it with ease. That's what I wanted for our baby. I asked God for all of that, plus, if He could, throw in some dancing skills because I love dance, but skills I do not have.

From those prayers came Jay who resembles me, but is JUST like her Daddy. She also happens to love dance and is so good at it.

As Jay got older I realized just how much she is like Babe. And some of the traits are just as annoying on her as they are on him! So when I can't understand where she's coming from, why she sees things the way she does, or wants to fly free like a little butterfly, I know that I can consult her father because he understands the way she works. After all, she is just like him.

The same goes for our son,  only I didn't put in a specific order when we were ready for baby number two. I prayed the usual parent prayer asking for a healthy baby who would grow to love God. If you know me, you know I also begged and pleaded with God to give me the honor of raising a son alongside the daughter He blessed us with. Maybe I should've been more specific in my personality ordering because I'll be doggoned if God didn't create our son to look just like his father and have MY personality!!!!

Disclaimer: There is nothing 'wrong' with my personality except that I'm an introvert, I tend to be anxious over all things, I think way too much about everything, I don't learn new things quickly, and I'm very emotional. Basically, a polar opposite of Babe and Jay. God knows full well how hard I have struggled with 'this' personality so I find it pretty funny that he slapped it on my son! And not funny 'ha-ha'.

But what's nice is that when Nas is being Nas, Babe has someone he can go to to help him understand where Nas is coming from, why he sees things the way he does, and why Nas has little desire to blaze a trail. Nas is content with things that make him happy and keep his anxiety level at a manageable place. Right now at least, Nas doesn't see becoming president or curing cancer as his life goal. He's content with growing up and becoming a football player and video game designer. While Jay wants be a superstar, philanthropist, and own a dance school where kids who can't afford dance lessons can attend.

Our kids are very different and that's really okay. But it's even more okay because they each have a parent who can relate to them, and a parent who can help them see things a different way when necessary. God knows what He's doing, and that is evident in all things, but especially in our household!