Kristin and I, for whatever reason, like to compare our kids to animals. We have ever since Blue was born. Originally we though of him as a snail. You know the personality of a snail. Just kind of sitting there. Then we realized that all babies do that. They just sit there for a while. Then he became mobile and hyper and all that so we decided that he was more like a rabbit. He prefers something cooler like a cheetah but it’s our game so he has to be a rabbit to us.
Aiden is more like a turtle or something like that. Slow and steady. He will do the same thing for hours and never seem to get bored. Now, as he gets older we are thinking of him more like a cat. A cat that lays in the sun all day, and isn’t really interested in what you have to say unless it’s directly affecting him. He’s not interested in all that much affection unless he wants it and when he does he’s constantly rubbing against you. For years we have described Aiden as “calm like a bomb”. He’s mellow until something happens that he really doesn’t like and then the claws are out.
Cooper is a rhino. He’s the baby that figures out how to break everything. If he cant get something to work he will smash it as much as possible to get it to work. He’s the “head down, full force” runner and, even as young as he is, likes to pick on cats. Especially ones named Aiden.
I think Kristin is a little like a bird. Focussed but distracted. She knows how to make nests and junk like that, but if she wanted to she could fly into the wilderness and come back whenever she decided. She wouldn’t be a nasty pigeon or anything like that. She’d be something cool looking and clean. Not one of those dirty birds that lives under a bridge and attacks you for climbing into their nasty home. She’d land on your shoulder and tell you some cool bird stuff and then fly away to tell someone else cool bird stuff. I would like that kind of bird.
I think I am a little like a frog. I don’t know why. I like frogs. I like how they are hard to see at night unless you almost step on them. I like how they can climb on stuff. I like how they are kind of gross, but not as gross as snakes, but still interesting to look at. They look like you would want to hang out with them, but still gooey and slimy enough that demands personal space. And there’s always that possibility they might pee on you. I like that. I think I’m a frog.
So what kind of animal are you? Come on, don’t be shy.
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Very interesting perspective Brody. I remember doing an exercise in a class once where we had to tell what kind of car we were.
These are not the animals I would’ve picked for your family. I know I don’t know you all very well, but I still would’ve chosen differently.
Blue = Meerkat. He’s quick, energetic, stealthy when necessary, and very determined.
Aiden = Cat yes, but a tiger. He’s bigger than your average house cat. Somewhat of a loner but plays well with others. Quiet but ferocious when necessary.
Cooper = A bull in a china shop. Determined and stubborn. Attacks life head on and doesn’t let anything stop him.
Kristin = a bird perhaps like you say, but a very special one. A dove maybe. I am also thinking maybe a lioness. A very gentle creature, majestic and wonderful to just observe. Very gentle unless threatened, or worse, her children are threatened. Organized and a hard worker.
Brody = Definitely not a frog. They lack creativity. You are more the like a Morgan horse. Quick, headstrong, but willing to learn. Hardworking, never tiring, lasting the course and very loyal.
Me? What kind of animal am I? I think a chameleon. Because I change all the time. I try to “fit in” wherever I am and blend into my surroundings. Sometimes that’s good, and sometimes it just serves to keep me hidden.
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I think I am a Liger…
i think im a newt
I’m definitely a Lioness. I am strong and independent, but am a family girl…I watch over the ones in my family. I am a protector and a defender. I like to be alone, rather than with tons of people, but don’t mind traveling in a pack, as long as I like my pack.
I am a go getter, much like the lioness who hunts for her family. I like to please people, but do not placate to unreasonable demands. The lioness knows the leader, but is her own leader in her own right. Family is everything and nothing better stand in it’s way or threaten it.
Sounds like I’m this crazy aggressive person, but I promise Im a nice gal. haha
Most definitely a caribou. Why? Well on Facebook they have a Virtual Pet application thing and this is the description next to the caribou: “Caribou is a polite friend. He is known for always saying “hello” to strangers, but sometimes people ignore him and he doesn’t know why.” Ahahaha.
This is a tough question.
I don’t know what animal, but I’m whatever stays up all hours of the night, and goes non stop just because I can.
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Not that being called a “dog” is always admirable in my book…but I seem to relate most to dogs. Cats are bit too snooty for me. Dogs though…they’re faithful, energetic, playful and sometimes incredibly random. And capable of taking a lot of naps. Well, at least my dog is (we nap together often when I visit home.) Which is why she’s one of my best friends. I swear there’s a trace of human DNA in her sometimes…
That’s me in a nutshell. I’d probably be a golden retriever or a chocolate lab or some well-tempered breed like that.
In my high school theatre, we all were associated with animals.
Mine was a Koala bear. And it has always stuck with me.
I am a gal who loves to hunt. I can be quite unpredictable. And, I have been called “cuddly”. haha.
Koala’s look really chill and sweet and cuddly. However, if you mess with them… they’ll go crazy vicious on you. So, people associate my unpredicableness and my love of hunting to the crazy side of the Koala.
viola! Koala!
My uncle’s always called me ‘roach’ (as in cockroach) - says it’s to do with being so close to the ground. Lovely.
I think i’m cat-dog. Loyal, but quite happy to do her own thing. I don’t like being ignored (dog) but sometimes i’m quite happy to ignore others (cat).
A cricket. long legs. I got ‘em.
Seth says I’m a squirrel or a raccoon!! Hey! What are you trying to say, Seth?! That I have buck teeth and like to rummage through trash!!
I prefer to think of myself as a gazelle.
Snakes are NOT gross, Brody! A common misconception, though - I’ll let it slide.
I’m a raccoon. Handy, nocturnal, and fond of a free meal whenever I can get my hands on one.
Oh annie…Snakes are incredibly scary to my daughter-in-law and I…the b oys think it is very funny..usually Bro is not quite fond of reptiles, so frog surprizes me. Brody, you are Eeyore and you know it….
I’m a bear….
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