My Stitch

This is my youngest. In a few short months he will be a teenager (which means I was 12 when he was born - hehe). He is a Scorpio, but really should have been a Gemini.....because there are two different personalities living in that adorable head of his. If he were a Disney character he would be Stitch. Ironically enough, Stitch is his favorite...perhaps because he identifies with him. You see, Stitch can be sweet and good, albeit a bit mischievious,....a good friend. But Stitch can also be a monster, leaving chaos in his wake.

My Stitch is a bit like that. The quintessential little brother, he knows how to push EVERY button to get a rise out his siblings (and his parents). His favorite activity as a toddler was to drag his older sister through the house by her collar, giggling and laughing as she cried and screamed. He has a short fuse...quick to get angry. And he will argue about anything and EVERYTHING!!

But my Stitch has a BIG heart. He was the best cuddler and snuggler as an infant and toddler....and always the one most likely to break away from playing to give me a spontaneous hug and "I love you." He is incredibly compassionate, and a loyal friend. He is bright and funny. He thinks deeply about things, and surprises me at times with his insights. He stands up for what is right, defends the underdog and befriends the outcast. He is unafraid to talk about the gospel with others....and speaks to them in terms of it being fact, not just belief. He is going to be an awesome missionary.

Yes there are times I think I will pull out all my hair in exasperation dealing with his monster side...But I am always incredibly grateful and proud to be his mom...because the big hearted, other side of him more than makes up for the exasperation.