Tommy is my comedy relief. He is the “do anything for a laugh” kid. He adores Gia but in a way that makes her go “Tasmanian Devil” on him. They build Lego towers together and she loves him until he pokes at her one time too many. He thinks he’s being brotherly and funny but she needs a little more space than he’s willing to give. He is also the serious kid on the field. He means business and loves football with all that he is. It’s hard to believe he is the same kid. These pictures capture me enjoying Tommy in his essence of now…in who he is at this very moment. The goofball…
The playful brother…
And the football player…
Picture by our team photographer, Beth Sparks
What about you? Do you have a kid that has completely opposite sides to his/her personality? Are you like that?
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I am a stay at home mom, married to my college sweetheart, Leo. We have four kids, Nico, Tommy, Isabella and Gia. We have a son, Rocco that is an angel in Heaven.
Both of my girls have those aspects to their personality, and I suppose if I was being really honest, so do I! This is a great post, because his personality really comes through in your pictures and your words!
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Aw, that means a lot to me! I was hoping both did him justice.
Oh yeah, Matthew shows different sides too. Sometimes it is completely frustrating!
He’s a really cute kid!
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Thanks! I think so but I’m a little biased.
It does frustrate me sometimes. I would like just an ounce more seriousness for helping around the house. 
Hello heartbreaker!
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I think so, too and I can say that because he looks nothing like me and he’s all Leo.
Thanks!
You can really see his serious side in those football pictures.
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I kind of love that side of him.
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Oh, I love your photos!! He is adorable! It’s wonderful that he can be an attentive brother and make people laugh, yet be all business on the field. That will serve him so well in life! -Lisa
I hope so! Thanks so much for your sweet words! Gia doesn’t always let him be that brother but when she does, it warms my heart.
{Melinda} Reminds me a lot of my son, AnnMarie! He’s very intense, doesn’t always know when to stop, but is also the sweetest, most loving kid. He’s almost 13 and I still get lots of hugs and “I love yous.” Hope that never stops.
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I hope that never stops either! They do sound a lot alike. Tommy is definitely a hugger. I always call him my “Love a bug.”