Brothers

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Nathan & Stephen are 21 months apart and have been pretty inseparable since they were little.  As they get older, their interests have definitely changed and they are different in so many ways yet they still genuinely like each other.

They both have strengths and weaknesses.

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Nathan is very neat.  His room is like something out of an army magazine.   Stephen is (to be honest) a SLOB!  His room looks like a bomb went off in there. LOL!

Nathan is organized.  He plans out every aspect of every day to the minute.  A lot of this has to do with being on the autism spectrum, but I also think he is naturally that way too.  Stephen is pretty disorganized.  He's always playing catch-up, forgetting things and trying to get it together.

Nathan can be pretty rigid in his beliefs and what he thinks everyone should be doing.  Stephen is very easy going and compassionate.  He has a gentle nature and is extremely forgiving.

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Nathan is all about the fire department and rescue squad.  He once tried to get Stephen to join up and Stephen could care less.  Being on the department is about appealing to him as liverwurst!  LOL!!

Stephen, on the other hand, loves all things nature.  He loves to be outdoors and loves animals.  Nathan is uninterested and he is skittish around most animals.

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(Notice those giant gloves on Nathan?  He won't touch those roosters without them on! LOL!!!)

Nathan shares pretty much anything that's on his mind.  Stephen is much more introspective.

Nathan is happy-go-lucky.  Stephen is on the moody side and very serious.

For some reason, their personalities still work together and they get along fairly well.  Stephen is very patient with his brother and puts up with many of his idiosyncrasies.  Nathan is always asking, "Where is my brother?"  and wanting to do things with him.

Stephen has always been the one to try things first and then get Nathan to follow.  Nathan wouldn't sleep in his own room until Stephen was born and in there with him.  Stephen learned to ride a two wheeler first and helped Nathan. Stephen talks Nathan through a lot of his problems and brings him back down to reality.

It's nice to see that they love each other and that they are so close.  I hope they stay that way for the rest of their lives!

Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Great post Terri, and so was the lovely one about Dan. I loved the rooster pic, with Nathan holding his rooster at arm's length too, lol! Good to have sons who get on so well. :)

    Did you see my new dolly? I think you'll approve of her name! ;) xxx

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  2. Diane - It's All Good Until You Burn DinnerFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Ohhh....this is so cute. Isn't it funny how two kids can be so different, yet alike? I like the rooster picture, too. That would be my husband! He's all about rescuing a stray turtle or a bird that has hit our picture window, but the gloves need to be on before he does it!

    Thanks for sharing your story. I'm still smiling.

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  3. Kathy in IllinoisFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Your boys have a brotherly bond that will last throughout their lives. How nice! You have such a loving family. That was a wonderful tribute to your husband in your last post. You have alot to be thankful for.
    God bless, Kathy in Illinois

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  4. Kate @ Teaching What Is GoodFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    What a sweet glimpse into the lives of your boys! I am always thrilled to see the loving bond of FRIENDSHIP in solid loving believing homes. It doesn't matter about the childhood squabbles or the personality differences, there is still a deep friendship there, and I'm so thrilled to see this example in your boys! Thanks for linking-up, sweetie!

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  5. NadineFebruary 28, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    This reminds me of my daughters...they are very different, yet are good friends! :)

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Lucky Brothers!

    Debbi

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