tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post8159750365502970900..comments2023-11-02T02:46:54.900-06:00Comments on Life is Good: 5 Things You Should Know About Raising BoysJeremy [Retro]http://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-79009750918614682792014-03-12T10:34:30.350-06:002014-03-12T10:34:30.350-06:00I only have one girl (16 & a dancer) so it ama...I only have one girl (16 & a dancer) so it amazes me that people survive without glitter in their lives! Thanks for sharing so I can get a glimpse of how the other half lives! <br />LOL!!! Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06721618593816063122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-11770818903488486492014-03-12T07:22:59.725-06:002014-03-12T07:22:59.725-06:003 girls against 1 boy really changes the dynamics....3 girls against 1 boy really changes the dynamics. He doesn't get the wrestling partner, but God certainly landed that boy with sisters for a reason. He needed the humbling! LOL! No macho games allowed or you get thrashed by girls. Usually verbally, but they'll physically pin him down if necessary. ;)<br /><br />Yes, he does housework (buswork?) better in some areas too. It just gets hard to notice through the whining.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782575954596812837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-22123162112270531952014-03-11T15:24:10.512-06:002014-03-11T15:24:10.512-06:00i have two girls and a boy in the middle...he alwa...i have two girls and a boy in the middle...he always was well pampered by his sisters...smiles... think that is a totally different situation...they fought sometimes as well though...smilesClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-11073750318568370912014-03-11T01:11:05.486-06:002014-03-11T01:11:05.486-06:00I have a son. He's just a toddler still, but i...I have a son. He's just a toddler still, but it's fun to watch him react to the things he finds entertaining. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your list. It gives me something to look forward to as he gets older. =)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-6065116454624433102014-03-10T23:54:54.662-06:002014-03-10T23:54:54.662-06:00This post really helped me to laugh and made me ha...This post really helped me to laugh and made me happy because I'm a boy. It's really wonderful to read your experiences. All behaviours are as same as mine, my brother's and father's. We laugh our butts off, practically fall out of our seats, and blow beverages out of our noses.<br /><br />Wonderful Ms. Tina. I's really wonderful.<br /><br />-Abdul<br /><br />http://ajbozdar.meA. J. Bozdarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855290464460475998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-10988240333363546042014-03-10T22:41:14.943-06:002014-03-10T22:41:14.943-06:00I've got one of each, but I also had three you...I've got one of each, but I also had three younger brothers. Boys are a kick, that's for sure. My son has been such an easy child until the last 6 months or so. Apparently, 8 1/2 is rough, at least for us. Now he's 9 and still making me want to hang him by his toes in the attic. But he's also developing a sense of humor, which I thought wouldn't happen (his nickname was Mr. Serious when he was younger and Jeff and I are both smart arses, so we couldn't understand why he was so serious). <br /><br />I was absolutely terrified of having a daughter. I'm still not the girly mom she would be best served with, but hey, she was born to me for a reason. And she's the girliest girl you could ever imagine. I have no idea how that happened. I do have a younger sister, as well, but she's a total tomboy, so I kind of expected my daughter to be, too. Nope!<br /><br />Kids are amazing, all around. If I can just figure out how to deal with my son now I'll be happy. :)Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-44764922933857214192014-03-10T18:19:34.683-06:002014-03-10T18:19:34.683-06:00Pinned, my friend. The boys in my house are just m...Pinned, my friend. The boys in my house are just more prone to absent-minded professor behavior... I'm never quite sure whether that is a chromosome thing or a selective hearing thing. Either way, all three of them are afflicted with it. :D<br /><br />Julie @ <a href="http://julie2jules.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Julie 2 Jules</a>Julie Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747209620047387411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-86169435178088288562014-03-10T17:11:06.250-06:002014-03-10T17:11:06.250-06:00I don't have any expirence as a mother, but as...I don't have any expirence as a mother, but as the oldest born cousin on both sides of my family, I completely agree. I used to help take care of the little ones (even though I was little too, I was just the oldest) and that prepared me for babysitting them. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507642753163503531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-54002263474644120932014-03-10T15:41:21.098-06:002014-03-10T15:41:21.098-06:00You and Andrew both writing about parenting today....You and Andrew both writing about parenting today. Not a parent myself and don't feel I am missing anything.<br /><br />What picture?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-88779300376946243872014-03-10T13:30:34.910-06:002014-03-10T13:30:34.910-06:00It's true, boys can be just as good at chores ...It's true, boys can be just as good at chores as girls. My mother discovered this at an early age and turned me into her personal maid. Nowadays, it's *me* that does all of the cooking, the cleaning, and the laundry in this household. My wife's just crap at it compared to me.<br /><br />Now then, if we can please never mention this again, a guy has a certain "man-cred" that he has to live up to...A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-54546230948218153932014-03-10T12:09:08.648-06:002014-03-10T12:09:08.648-06:00My boys don't wrestle, but one is five years o...My boys don't wrestle, but one is five years older than the other.<br /><br />And, as the parent of two boys and a girl, boys are WAY easier.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-78417438216187086232014-03-10T10:03:33.054-06:002014-03-10T10:03:33.054-06:00I've got two boys too (and no girls), and I ve...I've got two boys too (and no girls), and I very much agree. However, with 7 years age difference they don't fight or wrestle much (the outcome would be given). In general, they are calm and quiet at home an get their adrenaline kicks in the skiing resorts. Little boy started to ski the black slopes and jump the black jumps earlier than he should. That's just what he needs to do if he wanna follow his older brother. So far he hasn't got hurt >:)<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Cold As Heaven</a><br />CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-22671987531345951092014-03-10T09:59:54.427-06:002014-03-10T09:59:54.427-06:00Not having children of my own I can just agree... ...Not having children of my own I can just agree... I still recall how it was between me and my little sister growing up... Imagine her doing any houshold work... Ha...!! I did the cooking, cleaning and the minimum things needed with a working mum... <br /><br />Her idea of cooking was limited to pasta (and only pasta).. brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-74741291040416683672014-03-10T09:59:53.450-06:002014-03-10T09:59:53.450-06:00Not having children of my own I can just agree... ...Not having children of my own I can just agree... I still recall how it was between me and my little sister growing up... Imagine her doing any houshold work... Ha...!! I did the cooking, cleaning and the minimum things needed with a working mum... <br /><br />Her idea of cooking was limited to pasta (and only pasta).. brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-10547231192513701712014-03-10T09:59:48.401-06:002014-03-10T09:59:48.401-06:00Not having children of my own I can just agree... ...Not having children of my own I can just agree... I still recall how it was between me and my little sister growing up... Imagine her doing any houshold work... Ha...!! I did the cooking, cleaning and the minimum things needed with a working mum... <br /><br />Her idea of cooking was limited to pasta (and only pasta).. brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-34335733164049023082014-03-10T09:53:31.019-06:002014-03-10T09:53:31.019-06:00Agree, check, check, and check. I think parents lo...Agree, check, check, and check. I think parents love and enjoy whatever gender their children are, but it's always good to feel like you have a handle on some of the differences - lucky for them and you! You clearly understand a lot about your sons. Enjoyed reading this :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-9865230621109181002014-03-10T09:53:29.773-06:002014-03-10T09:53:29.773-06:00Agree, check, check, and check. I think parents lo...Agree, check, check, and check. I think parents love and enjoy whatever gender their children are, but it's always good to feel like you have a handle on some of the differences - lucky for them and you! You clearly understand a lot about your sons. Enjoyed reading this :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-61948888662817697192014-03-10T09:52:42.347-06:002014-03-10T09:52:42.347-06:00As the mom of four boys (19,18,16, and 13) you are...As the mom of four boys (19,18,16, and 13) you are very right!!!<br /><br />My oldest came home from college and they were all s excited you'd think it was WWF at our house. And I do think not having a daughter changes things. Not sure why that is, but I swear, there is a difference. <br /><br />I think we are the luckiest of ladies. Guys are great. I wouldn't change my family make up for all the girls in the world. <br /><br />Excellent post :)Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-40475659769419053042014-03-10T09:33:24.019-06:002014-03-10T09:33:24.019-06:00Successfully pinned!Successfully pinned!Amanda Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734403350649651877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-69452399351377867542014-03-10T09:30:43.279-06:002014-03-10T09:30:43.279-06:00Boys are awesome! Sometimes all their boy activiti...Boys are awesome! Sometimes all their boy activities leave me dumbfounded, but the nice thing about having boys in their mid-twenties is they usually bring girlfriends along to family get-togethers, so we can do things like braid hair while they move logs around and build giant fires and stuff like that.<br />Amanda Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734403350649651877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-50496880447272692442014-03-10T09:10:52.860-06:002014-03-10T09:10:52.860-06:00Agree - my two boys provide a dimension to my life...Agree - my two boys provide a dimension to my life that I never anticipated. And frankly, it's improved my marriage to have boys. I now know that some of the things my husband does are inherent traits and not designed specifically to tick me off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-50563847987574189892014-03-10T07:16:03.285-06:002014-03-10T07:16:03.285-06:00I don't have kids so I have no opinions to off...I don't have kids so I have no opinions to offer either way. I think I would have preferred to raise a boy though, simply because I am not feminine at all and if I'd ended up with a 'girly girl' instead of a tomboy like I was, I would have failed miserably. I know nothing about style, hair, make up, etc.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-75919030077050232252014-03-10T07:06:00.417-06:002014-03-10T07:06:00.417-06:00I concur - boys have genuine feelings. Especially...I concur - boys have genuine feelings. Especially when it comes to family. They can tear up just as quick as anyone else around.<br /><br />And, chores, let me tell you, my boys do a better job than my 14 year old girl. Or they did (they are out of the house, pretty much anyway.)<br /><br />Boys are just less drama than girls. =PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-65990715615425269332014-03-10T05:59:31.674-06:002014-03-10T05:59:31.674-06:00ha. we are def different animals....but we are sen...ha. we are def different animals....but we are sensitive...my youngest got the sensitive side...and he gets his feelings hurt by his brother often....Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-53599054639063453382014-03-10T05:30:57.645-06:002014-03-10T05:30:57.645-06:00Hi Tina .. having two brothers I can certainly rem...Hi Tina .. having two brothers I can certainly remember hilarious times - while just sometimes I'm left bereft at friends' jokes .. completely leaving me dumbfounded and at a loss.<br /><br />But great to read the rapport you all have ... lovely that you can share with us ... and do sneak in a few 'don't blog about this Mum' stories!<br /><br />Cheers and have a great week - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com