In one month my 9 year old boy will be turning 10. Something has happened to him and I am both amused and dismayed. Since he could walk he hated wearing jeans. It didn't matter how much I pleaded he refused to wear them and pretty well lived in track pants and tee-shirts. So … [Read more...]
BOYS WILL BE BOYS
Having eight children living under the same roof means that my house is loud, full of activity, and did I mention LOUD? Of course having six boys makes it even louder.The other day Sebastian asked if he could put his hockey net in the playroom if he cleaned it up. I said sure, knowing … [Read more...]
Me Don’t Like Boys
A little while ago, Fiona & Sophie decided that they do not like boys, even Daddy, except when he gives them shoulder rides, then he's OK. Fortunately, he gives a lot of shoulder rides.Other boys, no matter what their function, do not cut the mustard.This blatant sexism phase didn't cause … [Read more...]
Just the way you are
As much as it pains me to say this, Pea will eventually date, [gulp], boys.Now, I'm not worried about this eventuality at all, because I know my daughter will date young gentlemen exclusively. She will bring home neatly groomed boys, who wear proper clothes and speak with excellent diction. … [Read more...]
The Mens’ Room? I don’t think so.
The Boy will soon turn seven. This is unfathomable to me. He is still my baby, and how seven years have passed I don't know. That, however, is a story for another post. This post is full of questions. Questions that I thought were still years away. Just a few … [Read more...]