I don’t think it’s an accident that little boys are born so darn adorable. If my son weren’t cute, he would be in so much more trouble. Growing up without men around and surrounded by females, I had no idea how different little boys could be.
How does urine get on the ceiling, walls, and all over the toilet seat?
It’s a mystery that no one knows. I ask my son, and he tells me he has no idea? How difficult is it to aim your stream? All you need to do is grab, point and shoot! But somehow, the pee is all over the seat and places it should not be.
I cannot tell you how many times I forgot to check the toilet seat and, unfortunately, got a wet bum. How gross! Thank God urine is sterile. My son can’t seem to direct his penis correctly but give him a nerf gun, and his aim is spot on.
How do things get broken so easily?
Who breaks them? I only have one boy, but everything is broken in my house. Door knobs, faucets, shades, and toys. Things that should not be broken are. When I ask who did it, he has no clue. There may be someone living in my house that I don’t know about.
Why is Minecraft so interesting?
Minecraft is a daily conversation. I try and listen and be interested, but Minecraft and everything about it makes me cringe. I don’t see how it’s so captivating. I’ve even tried to play it with my son, but all those blocks look the same. My child talks about it incessantly. I will surely one day lose my mind or take a sledgehammer to the game.
Why are boys so messy?
I’m not sure how food gets all over the face, in the hair, and smeared on the clothing. It’s as of someone did not use a fork and decided to roll in their food instead of eating it.
Then when coming back inside from playing, clothing somehow is embedded with dirt and ripped. I have no idea how this can happen so quickly.
Why are poop, farts, and burps so funny?
When boys talk about or do these bodily functions, they think it’s so amusing. It’s disgusting but makes for hours of giggles when discussed. It’s especially alarming when on a long car ride. It’s as if I am entombed with a skunk that wants to kill me with its scent.
Why are boys so rough?
I fear for my life and also the dog. It’s not that my son wants to hurt the dog or me. It’s the fact that he loves us so much. Sometimes I wonder how a little boy can have superhuman strength. I appreciate that he loves me, but occasionally, when being painfully hugged by him, I feel as if my head will pop off.
One minute my boy is challenging me and calling me the worst mom. The next, he tells me that I’m the prettiest girl he’s ever seen, and he loves me more than anything. My heart then melts, and I realize that he’s the love of my life. Even though raising a boy seems as if you take your life in your hands, I would not trade it for the world.
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This post was previously published on A Parent Is Born.
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