Do you think some moms are better at being a mom to boys vs being a mom to girls? Obviously, we can't choose what gender our child/children will be. But, do you think some of us are better off one way or the other?
I'm the proud mommy to two little boys. A friend even told me once, "You're a good boy mommy." This statement cracked me up. I totally agreed with her but just thought it was amusing that she thought that. And wonder what at the moment made her think that.
What's that mean anyway? Would I not be a good mother to a little girl? What about moms whom have one (or more than one) of each gender?
I love, love my little boys. And truthfully, I can't really imagine being a mom to a girl/girls. I do know that I would love any child I was blessed to have but I think the good Lord was right on when he gave me two boys. And, if (and that's a big if) TH and I decide to try for a third, I'll be taking the chance of throwing a little girl into the mix of things.
I think when my friend made the statement about me being a "good boy mommy" she was referring to the fact that I'm not really big on coddling and being overly sympathetic. I spoil by boys like any mom does their child but I think little girls need a little more....... I'm trying to find the words. Little girls seem a little more delicate, maybe? And please don't be offended if you are a mom to girls. I'm just trying to get a point across. Girls and boys are different. Boys, for the most part, are more rough and tumble than girls. Some evenings the chaos in this house is off the charts. And the baby is only 10 months old. I can only imagine the chaos several years from now. I'm not kidding.... the other night both boys, TH and the dog were in the middle of the den. There was shrieking, laughter, barking, yelling.... general chaos! It really is hard for me to picture a little girl in the middle of that.
I'm a pretty cut & dry person. I don't baby my boys. I don't talk in a low, sweet voice to them. I talk to them like I talk to everyone else. Please don't think I yell at my boys and don't show them love & affection. That's not the case at all. But, I will raise my voice if need be and don't think twice about it. Does this make any sense? K.... I'm done rambling now. Ha!
7 years ago
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I think it's more that we adapt as moms. I really wanted a girl, but got two boys, I've adapted pretty well. Sometimes I even get down to play with them,and usually end up with some bruises. I love having boys.
I know exactly what you mean. I think I'm a 'girl' mommy. I want a girl more than anything. I wouldn't even know what to do with a boy. Obviously, I'll be thrilled with whatever we get at this point, but I'm definitely more suited to be a mom to girls.
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