Raising Boys

We’ve had a rough couple of days around here with Ben’s mantra of “I do it myself” and Miles full-time preoccupation with tormenting Ben. While I know it’s a good thing that Ben is becoming more independent it’s tough when that is paired with bull-headed determination.
I know where that stubbornness comes from, I know it so well. I called my mother yesterday and told her I was sorry.
I read in a book I keep handy written by Steve Biddulph called, “Raising Boys” that at 4 years old a boy gets a huge increase of testosterone that makes them do boyish things such as becoming interested in super heroes and playing more aggressively. Miles is right on track with this with all of his gun and sword play. Sometimes it’s tough to give him the freedom to explore playing with weapons and the power that they bring him and not to color his otherwise innocent play with my adult prospective.  While raising boys is challenging and exhausting, it is exciting and fun and I really am enjoying it. They are such cuddly and loving little people.
 
For all of the work that comes with this parenting gig there are some overwhelmingly beautiful moments such as today when we took them on their first ever boat ride.  Showing them the world and having them look up at you to explain it is beyond humbling.

Comments

[Lindsey]

yay for boat rides!!!!

[gardenmama]

What a sweet post mama! I was smiling throughout : ) Two of my three are boys and I understand your sentiments! I love the last picture and love your last line you wrote so much!