I remember the first time my son made a gun out of Legos. I don’t recall his exact age but I do know we were still in the land of Caillou, Diego, and Dora. We didn’t even own any play guns and at that time, I had no interest in fostering that sort of play….
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Category Archives: parenting boys
An unwelcome detour turned into an unforgettable moment
**It’s that time of the year, when the Christmas rush starts to loom down on all of us. Stress can easily seep into what should be a more enjoyable time of year. But…it’s inevitable…there’s just so much to do. So…in my effort to bask in the holiday moments with my family, I thought I’d share…
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Boys Will Be Boys?
This is more of a question than a statement. As mother to a newly crowned six year old, this popular refrain weighs heavily on my mind. I had never given the notion that “boys will be boys” much credence. It’s a sentiment I’d often hear from parents observing their own boys pushing or shoving each…
Boys Will Be Boys?
This is more of a question than a statement. As mother to a newly crowned six year old, this popular refrain weighs heavily on my mind. I had never given the notion that “boys will be boys” much credence. It’s a sentiment I’d often hear from parents observing their own boys pushing or shoving each…
Running Toward Six
I stand there on the sidewalk just outside our car. School is over and I’m waiting for you. I see you just around the corner. You catch sight of me and start running. I just stand there, watching you…waiting for you. In my eyes, you are but one. You have a ready and contagious smile….
Pillow talk
When it comes to bedtime around here, I am all business. I can’t seem to help myself, the orders just come flying out of my mouth. Time for PJs, go potty, brush your teeth. Okay, let’s read a couple of books, say prayers, sing a song, then lights out. Night night, I love you and…
Rambunctious Boy
Ode to the Rambunctious Boy Rambunctious Boy Ever Growing, Never Slowing Rambunctious Boy Climbing Trees, Skinning Knees Rambunctious Boy Forgetting Socks, Hurling Rocks Rambunctious Boy Please Stop Jumping, My Heart is Thumping Rambunctious Boy Time for Bed, Rest Your Sweet Head Rambunctious Boy Forever Mine, Like the Sun You Shine Oh My Darling Rambunctious Boy! Okay,…
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