When Carol Cox first told us that her twins would trade personalities back and forth, it was a difficult concept to embrace. Now that the boys are approaching their third birthday, we have seen them do the same thing. If one dominates, the other recedes. When the laid back one begins to become more assertive, the aggressive one begins to hesitate. These are not daily cycles; they evolve over time. Perhaps they are the product of learned behavior. A year ago Benji was fearless. He would climb to the top of the couch and leap off. Perhaps after multiple injuries this reckless behavior gave him pause, because he now is much more measured. At the same time, Trey Davey, who had been more cautious in his actions, has become more confident within his comfort zone. When it comes to water activities or playground equipment, he now dives in without hesitation.
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