Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Ten signs your little boy is not so little anymore.
1. His toys are now nano size with a million pieces.
2. He can tell a pretty funny fart joke...and almost make Diet Coke shoot out of your nose.
3. That outside smell that you used to think was endearing is now endangering your health.
4. The pitter patter of little feet has now become a pounding that knocks on the door of your ever present headache. Why are boys so loud?
5. Eating in restaurant is much easier as he can order himself...but not at all feasible as he can eat both you and your Hubby under the table.
6. Those bugs he used to run from are a thing of the past...he now says things like "Have you met my little friend, Steve?" while shoving his fist fat with cricket in your face.
7. Where he used to hang back and hold your hand...he is now off like a shot as soon as the door is opened or sometimes even before the car rolls to a stop.
8. While his fearlessness used to scare you out of your mind...it now fills your heart with pride that he is not afraid to try new things.
9. You start to realize that you will not be the only woman to love this little boy - and want to teach him things like how to apologize sincerely, mean what he says and do what he says he will, love unconditionally, take care and be kind. Oh and how to wipe properly.
10. As your little boy moves from the world of playful little boy to a defiant sullen little punk you find your self uttering phrases you swore when you had had kids you would never say: Life's not fair! I said so that's why. Just wait til your Dad gets home. When I was little...
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Aww, so sweet. I love this post!
ReplyDeleteMy son is 11 so I get this. I re-tweet it for you as well :)
ReplyDeleteThose phrases in your last one crack me up. We all swear we'll never use them but we do!
ReplyDeleteIt's WILD how much food they can put away, isn't it?
Thanks, it's good to know what I get too look forward to! Baby boy will be coming into the world in the next 4 to 6 weeks!
ReplyDeleteGreat funny list too! One of the more accessible lists that i have seen. Still looking for my theme!
I couldn't help but laugh when I read Nano size. I remember making sure every toy was so big otherwise I never opened the box or if I did those little toys went up even further as to make sure they didn't get swallowed. He also starts liking girls now too. He'll soon be asking if he can take Susie to a movie.
ReplyDeleteGood luck and great list of memories.
Bwahahahaha!!! How to wipe properly. Hand to God, if my sons figure that out before heading to college I'll be one proud mama. LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, great post! My little boy is now 6'5", with size 18 tuna boats for feet, and he turned 20 last week. It all goes so fast!
ReplyDeleteMake it stop. This list is all too true. And exciting, but sad at the same time. :)
ReplyDeleteThey sure do grow up fast. This was a wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I know the feeling and my son is only 6:-)
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So true. My not so little boy is doing a lot of these things now. They grow up way too fast!
ReplyDeleteGreat list Melissa! I suspect this will be the next stage in our lives...we are just at the tip of the iceberg over here! I love your list :) Number 9...awww...boys are really great aren't they?
ReplyDeleteAww, what a cute list! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great list! I will never know what it is like, I have two daughters...but, I did grow up with brothers!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from the challenge
Um, have my boys been to your house?
ReplyDelete~Mimi
I love this, as a mother of 7 and 6 of them boys I completely agree with this list. I like 10 and just wait until they hit teens and get into girls.
ReplyDeleteSo true, so true. :)
ReplyDeleteMy little man is growing up too. He starting football and I can see him changing right before my eyes. It's amazing to watch but makes me sad too! Great post!
ReplyDeleteLove that he names his bugs!
ReplyDeleteI have a ten and a half year old boy (he doesn't let me forget the half!), so I totally identify with your list! They grow up so fast...
ReplyDeleteThis post is beautiful, sweetie!
ReplyDeleteAnd how true is number 10?! Ha!
Again, I really loved this post!
Haha. they grow up too quickly!
ReplyDeleteMy son still smells like baby so we're not quite there yet! :) Love the list!
ReplyDeleteAw! #9 really gets to me. And my boys are 3 and 1!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute post. Love #10. My oldest is barely 4 and I already find myself uttering these phrases! :]
ReplyDeleteOne question, does he still wrap that spindly arm around your neck and hug you as hard as he can? It's ok if it is when no one is looking.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! Your son adorable, by the way.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! Great list! My guy is still pretty little, but I live on edge 24/7 waiting for his next fearless move! And I wouldn't have it any other way. :o)
ReplyDeleteLove love love this post! Makes me a little teary even :)
ReplyDeleteAwww That was awesome. And I am not going to lie... I am dreading most of that with my now 2 1/2 year old son!
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome list!
ReplyDeletelove this post and the pic!
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Aww - #3 makes me sad on so many levels.
ReplyDeleteOff to try to freeze mine at 7 and 4 when they still smell (mostly) sweet.
Oh so true !
ReplyDeleteI love this post !
My "Little boy" is now 17 and is about 6 inches taller than me.
Conversation has gone ( for the time being ) he just grunts - and rolls his eyes.
Why is it that Moms all of a sudden are terribly embarrassing ?
Love the blog x
Boys are fun, aren't they? I have 3 of 'em in varying sizes and I find them endlessly fascinating, annoying, and endearing. I don't know what I would have done if I'd had girls.
ReplyDeleteWe're starting Jr. High for the third time around and I just have to keep reminding myself that we survived it the first two times, I'm sure we'll make it through yet one more time...
Love this post!! I so understand it having a house full of all boys!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a true list!
ReplyDeleteOh, stop making me want to cry! My boys are two, and I can already begin to see them older, and it breaks my heart!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post!
Awe... Great List Post. Yes, it is sad to see our little boys grow. I want to always be his woman. :( Just recently I started taking a back to back picture of me and my son because he will soon outgrow me and I want to have images to watch it happen.
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This post is perfect. All I can really say is SIGH! As a mom of a 9 year old boy I agree with every single thing on your list. His foot is bigger than mine, he only has 4 inches to catch up to me in height, we can no longer afford to feed him out in a restaurant, okay, I need to stop before I start to cry.
ReplyDeleteMy two boys are growing up quickly too! Love the post!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me so sad, and my son is only 4! It goes by in the blink of an eye!
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