Sons...

I forgot to mention that, for anyone who may not know, Pat and Jen are having a girl!! Jen is sooo excited. I think Pat is too, but I also think he may be a little scared. Andrew will be 9 in April, so it has been a long time since babies were part of his everyday life. That and the fact that pink will now rule his world...watch out!! Andrew is also very excited. Caleb is a little bummed because he was hoping to have a little brother at his dad's house to play with him, since Andrew rarely does. His tune will change once that beautiful little girl comes into his life. He is such a good big brother, and I know he won't think twice about giving little sis all the love in the world.


It makes me a tinsy bit sad that I am not the one to give my boys a sister. I always thought I'd have a girl because I am so girly and it just made perfect sense. I think it is also because my mom cursed me with the words, "I hope you have a daughter who acts just like you!" God was looking out for me, and quite possibly my daughter, by giving me three sons. There is nothing like being a mom to boys. These young men are so impressionable and I do my best (well...) every day to set a good example for them. I love teaching them things that I, as a girl, think they should know. I'm not talking about manners or macho-ness, but the other important things, like how to treat girls...always respecting them, not using "bathroom" talk around them, always telling them they are pretty, always letting them go first, (we have a long way to go on this one) as well as things like dressing nice to impress the ladies and good hygiene. I know that last one sounds a little funny, but please understand. Andrew likes to look good. Caleb does not.



Me:(as I'm doing Caleb's hair) I think you are the only 10 year old who's mother is still doing his hair. Maybe you should start doing it yourself. ( Idefinitely cringe at that thought)

Caleb: I just won't do it.

Me: What do you mean you just won't do it?

Caleb: I don't care what it looks like.

Me: Did you happen to look in the mirror as you said that???



This is Caleb on a regular basis. I told him he'd only ever get a second date with a girl if he doesn't take her to dinner on the first date!! Apparently I am still working on this one too!!