What is it about THAT Y chromosome?
I grew up with one sister, a mom, and a dad that worked a lot. My dad was gone quite a bit so we had an overabundance of estrogen in the house.
My how my life as a mom is different. Now, I have the opposite problem - too much testosterone. My two sweet boys and hubby are the definite majority.
I’ve always known that men and boys were obsessed with penises. What I didn’t know is that it starts at such a young age.
**Evan, who is not particularly obsessed (he will one day kill me for posting this information on the internet) with his package, was sitting on the floor in the living room in a t-shirt and underwear. I wasn’t really paying attention to him until he said, “Mom, look!” “Look at my penis. It is big! It gets bigger when I touch it.”
Oh boy, I thought. Not knowing exactly what to say. He then asked me why that it got bigger. Why do I have boys? I never did answer the question and he forgot about it.
**Little Cooper, on the other hand, is quite into his penis. Anytime his diaper comes off, he throws that hand down there as if he were trying to protect it. Because he is at an age where he wants to learn and say new words, he has started saying “Penisssssssssssssssss”. The other night I was getting him ready for bed, and the little guy broke out into song. No, it wasn’t Twinkle Twinkle or You are my Sunshine……no it was
“Penissssssssssss, Penisssssssssssssss, Penisssssssssssssssssss”
He really did break into some kind of tune saying the word over and over. I had to laugh, but in my head I was thinking……
Why do I have boys?
Will I survive the times when I catch them masturbating? My DH tells me that it WILL happen.
What about the first time they have sex? They won’t do that, will they? Maybe I can push them to be priests???? I don’t think that will happen, but a mom can try.
Let me say it one more time
Why do I have boys?
As much as I love my little guys, I am not looking forward to all of those types of experiences in the life of being a mom to boys.
September 18, 2007 at 2:41 pm
I hear you loud and clear! I am not looking forward to those experiences either! *shudder*
September 18, 2007 at 3:28 pm
I’ll let you know how it goes when I find out. Since my son is 11, I’m guessing I will be having to react to that anytime now. (catching him masturbating that is)
September 18, 2007 at 3:44 pm
I am so grateful that I have girls. I don’t think I could handle any of that. My friend has two sons and a daughter. Her eldest son is quite fond of his unit too. I don’t mind at all that I will miss out on any of it.
Boys and men are one in the same.
September 18, 2007 at 7:17 pm
I’m in the same boat! Grew up with all sisters, now even my dog is a male!
Sadly, my dream home will have a urinal.
September 18, 2007 at 9:58 pm
ya…you and i are in the exact same boat…only you are getting there a bit before me! both boys play with their penises every chance they get! i have already told hubby that he will be the one talking to them about masturbation and sex…’cause i don’t have the same perspective…and equipment!
i feel for ya, girl…and i’m right there with ya!
September 19, 2007 at 7:07 am
3 boys for me. They all have to hang on for dear life. We have boys because God knew we are perfect for them and they are perfect for us. My husband and I will be preaching abstinence in our home. Good times.
September 19, 2007 at 1:52 pm
Welcome back! Hey I’m feeling your pain on this one. Just when I think B is getting over his obsession with his penis I catch him pulling on it, looking at it or talking about it.
Aah little boys. Of course now that I think of it that obsession never really does go anywhere does it…they just turn in to men obsessed w/their penises. *sigh*
September 20, 2007 at 4:00 pm
I don’t mind missing out on the penis stuff since I have a girl, unless I still end up with a boy one day of course. But, I do fear a lot of the same things you do with a girl too…after all, not only boys masturbate and have sex for the first time. Dear God I do not want to think about these things yet…she’s only 2 so I’ll just put that thought out of my mind for now!
September 24, 2007 at 2:05 pm
Mine has just found his little member. I keep learning things about the male anatomy I never knew. I’m so in over my head.
October 17, 2007 at 3:18 pm
I am convinced that boys and men are obsessed with “toys” (fast cars, boats, airplanes etc.) because they are born with a toy attached to their bodies.
I’m SO glad I have a daughter!
October 17, 2007 at 8:58 pm
I always thought I wanted all boys. But now, I’m glad I’ve got one of each. (Glad you’re back… But are you gone again?)
October 24, 2007 at 9:45 am
HI Lene!! I am wondering if you have moved or are in the process of moving and looking for a teaching job? How are ya?
October 29, 2007 at 12:37 am
I am totally with you on this one! I have two boys, too, and I just try to ignore the whole thing. Especially what’s in store for the future. Honestly, I can’t even go there yet.
- Heidi
November 26, 2007 at 11:07 am
Cody told me that if we ever have teenage boys he’ll have to be the one to get them out of bed because they’ll never get out for me due to, um, morning strechies.
I would have never known that.
I’m glad I have a girl and only one penis to worry about.
December 14, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Hey–I have 3 boys. I know allllll about the penii (like my use of the plural form?)
My Eldest always seems to let me know when his “gets long.” Nice…..real nice.