Dad tip of the day: Each kid is different, so you will need to adjust and embrace these differences.
My kids are young, but there are already so many differences between the two. For example, some kids are picky eaters, others will eat anything. Some like to sleep, while others just want to play.
As my kids get older, I look forward to even more differences emerging. For now, one huge difference is in the way they wake up. Jacob is always grumpy and slow to wake up, while Kendra is always happy and smiley whenever she wakes up. My wife snapped this picture when the two woke up from a nap over the weekend:
As you can see, their attitudes and demeanors are completely different when they wake up. As a dad, I have been learning to adjust my expectations when they wake up – for Jacob, we tend to do a little reading or just hang out on the couch while he finishes waking up. For Kendra, we immediately start playing as she is most engaged at that point.
Learning to adjust to your kids natural preferences and tendencies as well as embracing these differences will help make you a better parent.
Have fun, and good luck!
Brian