Thoughts on being a boy mom

My children are chasing each other around the house in their underwear.  Around and around and around.  All I can hear is their screams and the smack smack smack of little feet hitting the wood and tile floors.  Does this happen at anyone else's house?  Or am I alone in my misery??  Not that I don't want them to have fun and play, but inevitably, the little one gets knocked down and starts crying. And then I start yelling.  And then there's more crying.   Wait 5 minutes and the cycle is repeated.

I guess this is part of being a boy mom.  Just like sitting down on the toilet seat and finding someone has peed all over it (or the floor).  Or stepping on a tiny Lego head in the middle of the night.  Or hearing someone yell, "Look Mom," and when I look, there is a butt crack staring back at me.  Yes, these are the joys of boys.

Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to be a girl mom.  Would my house be quieter?  Would there be less accidents and injuries?  Would my bathrooms stay clean??  I think about the girl things I am missing out on...dance class, ballet, American Girl dolls, PINK.  And then I remember, I don't really like those things anyway!  I'll take Legos and Spiderman over American Girl any day!  Not that I don't like girl things.  I like shopping.  I like fashion.  I like a good chick flick.  I like a day of pampering at the spa.  But in all honesty, I think I was made to be a boy mom.   It just feels right.

When I was pregnant with Nick, I was hoping for a boy.  When I was pregnant with Alec, I honestly wasn't hoping for one or the other but I did really and truly THINK it was a girl. Then came the ultrasound and NOPE.  There were definitely boy parts there!

It seems like most people hope for "one of each."  But I think that two of the same is just as nice!  I love to see the bond between 2 brothers or 2 sisters.  I love seeing their differences and similarities. I love seeing how they interact with one another.

Even at 2 and 5 (almost), I can see how different my boys are.
Nick is my brown haired, hazel eyed, high energy, dare devil, dramatic, emotional, sensitive, persistent, observant, creative, funny, intuitive, and sooo smart almost 5 year old.  He loves Legos, Star Wars and Super Heroes.  I think he is going to excel at math and science- he has one of those minds.  Nick is usually on "Nick time."  He likes to do things when he is good and ready and not a minute before. And he likes them done HIS way.  He also really enjoys music and singing which makes me sooo happy.  Music has been such a big part of my life and I am so excited that this is something we can share together!

Then there's Alec.  Blonde haired, blue eyed Alec.  Alec loves Special Agent Oso, Mickey Mouse and Spookley the Square Pumpkin.  He is definitely more laid back and even-keeled, but he does have a bad temper!!  Don't make this kid mad (you might get hit by a flying object). Luckily, he gets over things quick.  I have a feeling Alec is going to be an excellent athlete.  This kid already has a great arm and a great foot at 2 years old!!  Alec is sweet and smiley and loves to hug and laugh.  He loves animals.  He is loud, funny and very inquisitive.  He is into everything that he shouldn't be (outlets, cabinets, toilets, etc) whereas Nick never was.  He does not like to be told no. I have a feeling this kid isn't going to take crap from anyone (including his big brother)!

Both of them are very social.  They both hate pizza (how crazy is that?!) and they both love ice cream.  Neither of them likes to share their toys.  One minute they love each other, the next minute they are fighting and screaming.

So yes, being a mom to 2 boys, at least these 2 boys, is exhausting, exasperating and sometimes infuriating.  But being a mom to these 2 boys has also been the greatest gift I have ever been given.  I have known more love and joy in these past 5 years then ever before in my life. These boys amaze me every day.  It is such a privilege to be their mother and watch them grow.   I wouldn't change a bit of it (well....maybe the pee on the seat)!