tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post2442837551748214243..comments2024-03-23T16:54:09.359-04:00Comments on Midwest Mom: Snips and Snails, and Puppy Dogs' TailsKelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02256355039094301578noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-27604803330777717422007-12-06T13:27:00.000-05:002007-12-06T13:27:00.000-05:00My boys are now 11 and 10. These are just a few th...My boys are now 11 and 10. These are just a few things my boys have taught me.<BR/><BR/>You don't need to be a TomBoy to play with your sons, they'll love you no matter how girlie you are - Because Your Mom!<BR/><BR/>They adore you, my 11 year old still comes up to me and hugs me around my neck.<BR/><BR/>You can teach your son to be sensitive and the kind of Man that a woman will fall in love with. Which I think is so important these days.<BR/><BR/><BR/>JillianBe Inspired Alwayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933452010100111070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-54048743592739780732007-12-03T13:30:00.000-05:002007-12-03T13:30:00.000-05:00When we found out my firstborn would be a boy, I w...When we found out my firstborn would be a boy, I was STUNNED. I was all, "I don't know anything about boys! I don't like boy toys! I don't like boy games! I don't like boy clothes! I don't like boy names! And I don't know how to teach a boy to pee!" But then he was born, and he was just...a BABY. Just a baby. Not a scary boy.Swistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126937282657655091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-29609747511114535742007-12-02T12:47:00.000-05:002007-12-02T12:47:00.000-05:00Cowboys 37Packers 27I want my glass back.wak4Cowboys 37<BR/>Packers 27<BR/><BR/>I want my glass back.<BR/><BR/>wak4Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-59390673321335879812007-11-30T10:33:00.000-05:002007-11-30T10:33:00.000-05:00Me again. Must learn to check spelling before hitt...Me again. Must learn to check spelling before hitting send. Oops.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05443153003836499323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-54343214824121971972007-11-30T10:30:00.000-05:002007-11-30T10:30:00.000-05:00I think it starts with having a good dad as a role...I think it starts with having a good dad as a role model - someone who will have fun, be loving, show emotion and treat the mum with absoloute respect. My husband's mum & dad were always very loving towards one another in front of my husband & that has shaped who he is. We use that as our base for teaching Jack.<BR/>I know paernta that tell their son'd to stop being a sissy and act like a man and it kills me. How horrible to treat a child like that.<BR/>I think you & your hubby will do great.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05443153003836499323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-28811367077251485642007-11-30T08:53:00.000-05:002007-11-30T08:53:00.000-05:00Kelsey, I could honestly fill an entire new blog w...Kelsey, I could honestly fill an entire new blog with thoughts on how wonderful raising boys has been. I felt the exact same way when I found out Calum was a boy. Having Matt as this little boy's Dad is HUGE. We are very lucky, indeed, to have such awesome Daddys for our boys (and girls, obviously) to look up to.<BR/><BR/>You are right though, that raising boys to be good men is a serious and important job. And perhaps, for a Mom, one of the most daunting. When you get worried or feel not up to the task, just hold on to the fact that we have complete confidence in you. And you trust us, right? So just trust us. You will not only do great, but this little boy will bring more joy and depth to your life than you can even imagine.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170500094049647497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-76883842911088211342007-11-30T08:14:00.000-05:002007-11-30T08:14:00.000-05:00i think my brothers are rotten. but they are good ...i think my brothers are rotten. but they are good men. they host the cub scouts and help their friends build houses. i think the most important thing that your hubby needs to know is... get ready: "Don't you EVER talk to MY WIFE like that again!"<BR/><BR/>I'm assuming he'll need that around 10 years old. That will establish the parenting bond and teach him how to treat you in case he hasn't quite figured it out.<BR/><BR/>for some reason boys have been so oddly treated in our nation, they can't cry, but they'll take a gun and shoot someone or break a beer bottle over their head because they disrespected their homeys or their girl, its just weird. i pray to GOD that you never hear the words sissy, girl, you play like a , or what have you come out of your husbands mouth. if you do, shoot him. that's the worst thing you can do for your daughter/sons relationship.<BR/><BR/>other than that, i think its basically the same as a girl, just forget the pink dresses!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474928571871603804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-40977833780975059772007-11-29T23:44:00.000-05:002007-11-29T23:44:00.000-05:00Hooray! So excited for you. Boys are FUN. I was t...Hooray! So excited for you. Boys are FUN. I was terrified of having a boy... but he's better than anything I could have dreamed about. And like Giselle said, you don't need to know a lick about boys-- that's what daddies are for!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05737626342622550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-67434726672329108502007-11-29T21:31:00.000-05:002007-11-29T21:31:00.000-05:00I am the oldest of 3 girls. My mom is also the ol...I am the oldest of 3 girls. My mom is also the oldest of 3 girls. I babysat when I was younger, but it was always for girls. I was not ready for a boy. So at least that's what I thought until I found out I was having one, then I couldn't have been more thrilled. It seemed right, OK, and perfect. And it is. I can't imagine my little family any other way.<BR/><BR/>Since my mom and grandma aren't much help in the boy-raising thing, I ask my mother-in-law questions now and then when it relates to a "boy" thing. Since my son is still young I haven't had too many problems yet. I do know that he's energetic and rowdy, but he is such a lover. He loves giving lots of hugs and kisses and will stop by often for them.<BR/><BR/>You will LOVE having a boy. Matt and I always wanted girls, but now I think I'd like my next one to be a boy too then I'd like a girl or two. ;) It looks like you've already done a great job with Harper, so just keep it up. You'll be fine.<BR/><BR/>One book I have heard recommened and I've read part of so far is "Bringing Up Boys" by Dr. James Dobson. Some of the things in it aren't quiet for us now, but it will be handy in the future. I commend you for wanting to be such a great mother. Your kids are BOTH so lucky to have you as their mom!Mommy Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272248293460562006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-53199794078251967522007-11-29T19:07:00.000-05:002007-11-29T19:07:00.000-05:00It's so funny that you are wanting a "good boy". ...It's so funny that you are wanting a "good boy". I was (am) so scared about raising a "good girl". I feel like I know a lot of good boys and girls, but very few confident, to-their-core happy girls...or women for that matter. So many issues facing little girls. Boys just fight and get it over with. Girls are MEAN to each other. <BR/><BR/>I guess both are scary...it's just whichever you feel more comfortable facing. <BR/><BR/>And I would say good role models are CRUCIAL. So starting with a great daddy is key. ;)Gisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04663692701370471998noreply@blogger.com