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Being a mum of boys
I never really saw myself as a mum of boys. Girls, I get. I’d heard people say that boys mess up your house and girls mess up your head but better the devil you know – little boys were a mystery to me! There seems to be a notion that one of each is the holy grail – but two boys?
11 years down the line and two boys later I’ve discovered a thing or two about the younger version of the male species, some of which I didn’t bargain for.
1. Boys are unstoppable
When I was pregnant someone told me that boys should be exercised like dogs
No two children are the same of course, but 10 years down the line and with a seven year old
2. They will pee on your floor
Let’s be honest, some MEN don’t always manage this so it should come as no surprise that boys don’t always have the best aim. As soon as potty training is mastered and your darling son is ready to relieve himself ‘big-boy style’ it only takes the tiniest distraction – their entire body will follow the sound taking their perfect arc with it. Top tip: Toilet balls are a game-changer.
3.
I know – shocker. Boys’ obsession with willies starts surprisingly early starting with pure wonderment and pride at what lies between their legs. Stage two, which can last several years, is the grabbing stage and it seemingly never gets old. Toddler erections only serve to fuel their favourite pastime. As bewildering as it is, it’s arguably the one thing all boys seem to have in common.
4. Boys just ADORE their mummies
Listen up, mums of sons! This I was not expecting. All children love their mummies of course,
5. Toilet humour
Are you detecting a theme here? I don’t remember reading about toilet humour as part of child language development but
6. They like stuff that moves
I was always sceptical about the idea that boys are naturally more drawn to trains and cars and I’m very careful to avoid imposing gender stereotypes. But put them in a room full of toys and my sons would always grab something with
Boys can be challenging, gross and totally exhausting and I wouldn’t change them for the world.