mister personality

I thought it might be fun to try to describe Silas' personality at this point in his young life.  I've definitely found him to be quite unique, different than many of the more active, grabby, aggressive boys his age.

• Sweet.  From smiles to kisses to cuddles, this boy is very affectionate and loving toward people.
• Curious.  Some of Silas' favorite things to watch and explore right now are doors, the dishwasher, and his toothbrush.  He is fascinated with the coffee grinder and loves people's toes.  Any toy that lights up or makes noise when you push buttons is a favorite.
• Observant.  When in a new place or with new people, Silas watches.  And watches and watches.  It takes a long time for him to warm up enough to actually play or enjoy himself.  And that brings us to...
• Cautious.  Not grabby or aggressive at all.  Very slow to try new things and slow to warm up in new situations.
• Sensitive.  Silas cries at the drop of the hat at the moment.  We're trying to work on being "tough."  If he bumps his head a little, or if another kid pulls his hair (which happens often), he crumbles in pitiful wails.  This also makes discipline tricky.  We hardly ever have to do more than say a stern "no" before his little lip puckers and the tears flow.  Our prayer is that this sensitivity will eventually lead to a soft heart, sensitive to his sin and exposing his need for a Savior...