Today is about boys. Living with five of them has taught me to see the world differently than this girlie-girl of a boy mom would have seen the world before living in boy-land.
For fun, I'm sharing some random things I've learned from raising boys — my particular five of them. Sometimes it has felt like raising wolves. Sometimes it has been sweet, tender, and loving.
Today, Superbowl Sunday, is a day about throwing, running, tackling, competition, and teamwork. I can't imagine why that makes me think of my boys. :-)
What I've learned from living with boys:
With five sons, someone is ALWAYS horsing around, even during family portraits
Frogs are for catching and wearing
Drawers are for sitting
Any time is a good time for wrestling
Bodies are for stacking
Gaps are for jumping
Noodles are for entertaining
Siblings who torment each other can grow up to be best friends
Even when you're miles from water, it's worth carrying your fishing rod just to create this picture with your brother (no edits)
Even the girliest of girls can turn into a boy mom who canoes and backpacks with Boy Scouts
Love is not zero-sum: the heart expands as each new child enters the family
Whatever sort of child you are raising, I wish you the gift of seeing the world differently than before they joined your family.
