Martinez Family Journal

We have had many talks with Drew lately about Matty. Drew is a super brother to Matt. However, he has been growing more testy with Matty lately, and less and less patient. We have had to have talks about being patient with him, just as we (the parents) did with him when he was 4. He doesn't really seem to get it. We have had many talks about it in front of Matthew, in fact, out of convenience. Matt has heard us say to Drew that he needs to be patient with Matt for this is how 4 year olds are - they mimic and talk a lot. This is completely normal and to be otherwise would not be normal. Well, Matty has surprised us with comments such as:

"Drew, this is the way God made me!" once when Drew was growing very impatient with him talking so very much. He was repeating what he heard me tell Drew about 4 year olds.

Also, "Drew, be patient with me" he pleaded with Drew once, desperately. It was quite touching to see.

Mary