![]() ![]() This is true of all mommy-son relationships, but I think it’s especially sweet when there is no sister in the mix. It’s a great card to play, let me tell you. But when they get too rough, all I have to say is “be gentle with mommy!” and the wrestling is all done. I like wrestling with my boys on the trampoline. Until they do, I’m very happy to easily categorize all birthday/Christmas gifts into one of five bins: vehicles, tools, marbles, Lego, and sticks. ![]() But it seems that Toys R Us hasn’t figured that out yet. Yes, I know, boys and girls can play with the same toys. Which works just fine for me, thank you very much. And on that note we come to #3…Įxcept for the occasional time when the boys have wanted nail polish or to wear my necklaces, I doubt they’re going to want to share my sweaters and lipstick. Just fancy underwear (if my friend’s teens are any indication)…but I can deal with that. We also won’t have to go into debt to afford makeup, jewelry, accessories, and handbags. I’ve heard this low-maintenance clothing trend tends to continue on in life, so I think we’ve got it made in the clothing department. Thank you boys for letting me spend my money on other things (like noise-canceling headphones). And since I have friends who give me their hand-me-downs, I’m quite sure I spent less than $500 in clothes in the past 12 years. I could have those moments every day if I had a better memory because almost every single article of clothing my youngest wears has been worn by both his older brothers. Sometimes I have a choked-up-teary-eyed moment where my youngest is wearing a shirt that I remember both his brothers wearing. I truly appreciate having an easily-pleased audience when I come up with that type of gem. No, not excessive ones at the kitchen table, but a witty poop joke can crack me up anytime. But there are some things ONLY boy moms know.ĭISCLAIMER: This post isn’t intended to say that boys are better than girls or any of that nonsense, but simply that having 3 boys isn’t something to pity! If you enjoyed it, please pass it on!Ĭheck out my NEW Mother & Son Prayer Journal! 1) Boys appreciate my poop jokes My family is just like your family in so many ways. The littlest boy is the chattiest little man I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet, and his observations about the world consistently astonish me. My middle guy is the best helper I’ve ever met, and even in early elementary is a real ladies man. ![]() The eldest has a surprising wit that alternately leaves me rolling on the floor and rolling my eyes, but also has a big, sensitive heart. If I had a dollar for every time someone said one of the following things to me when I’m out with my 3 boys, I’d be living on a private island right now:įrankly, I LOVE being a mom of 3 boys. Being a mom of 3 boys can be a lot of work, but there are significant perks to this mom-job! ![]()
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