But what if I never have a daughter? I would love nothing more than to have a daughter. Even though she would probably grow up to hate me for bringing her into a world full of testosterone and three older brothers! HA!
Brian and I plan on having one more little. What if we have another boy? Would I be just as happy? Of course! The fact that I have been blessed with three wonderful little boys already, is enough for me to thank the Lord every single day. Would I be upset? Certainly not! Not about having another little boy. At least I know how to raise those {snicker}.
I have thought about this a lot lately. I wouldn't be upset about having another little boy, but I might be a little upset that I never get to buy little pink outfits or fancy headbands or put cute bows in my daughter's soft tendrils. I won't get to play with Barbies or play dress up or paint teeny tiny nails. I won't have the opportunity to help pick out a prom dress OR a wedding dress. I won't get any middle of the night phone calls asking for advice about a baby who has been crying "forever".
I won't experience any of that. But then it dawned on me...
I will never have to yell up the stairs, "Get your butt down here you're going to be late for school!", because my teenage daughter spends two hours primping just to go to school. I will never have to go from store to store to store and then back to the first store, just to pick out a prom dress. I won't ever have to have "the talk" about Aunt Flo or give advice about boys and heartbreaks.
Would I still feel sad about missing out on the "girly" things that come with having a daughter? Probably.
But I am a boy mom, and that's a fact. So when Brian and I decide it's time to add our fourth and last little to the clan ... I will be praying for a happy healthy baby ... boy or girl.
Thanks for stopping by! I want to hear from other "boy moms" out there! Leave me a comment, how many boys do you have and are you "done" having children?
I'd just be happy to be able to carry to term. Just be thankful you have children when so many of us do not and most likely will not.
ReplyDeleteI've got a boy and a girl. Everyone gets excited when they hear I have both. I don't. I dread the idea of doing girlie things. Between my total lack of desire to do anything girlie and how mean the girls are now, nothing excites me less about raising a girl. Do I love my baby girl? Definitely. Am I ready for what's ahead? Hell no.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I am very happy, thankful and feel extremely blessed to have my boys. I know there are women out there that want to have children but can't. My heart definitely goes out to them. Trust me I have had my own struggles with child rearing. Maybe I am being a little selfish here, but I have been thinking about this a lot, especially when I am asked, "Are you having anymore?" or "What if it's another boy?" xoxo
ReplyDeleteHa ha! I know what you mean! LOL xoxo
ReplyDeleteObviously you know from reading my posts that having a girl can be challenging. Her teenage years scare the living sh&# out of me! But then we have our moments of getting pedicures and playing dress up and doing all those fun girly things and I LOVE having a little girl.
ReplyDeleteI truly hope that you do get to experience it ... but I also know that should you have another boy ~ he would be just as awesome!
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Oh yes! LOL But Reagan your posts about Reagan crack me up sometimes! I was watching the video of Reagan dancing the other day, and I was laughing so hard! She was all in the camera when you were taping the intro but then you had to hide the camera to catch her dancing! That was priceless LOL. I try to catch Brantley dancing all the time ... as soon as he sees that camera, that's it he's done! HA HA HA! I really want to experience all of the "girly" stuff, but I would be just as happy with another boy. :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm a proud Boymom!! I have a son Lincoln, who is three years old, and the love of my life. My husband and I are currently trying for baby #2, and honestly, I'd love another wee boy. They are so sweet with their momma's! Of course I'd equally love a girl. I really can honestly say I do not care one way what we have the next time around!
ReplyDeleteAwww good luck trying for baby #2!! That is exciting ... and the age difference is perfect! My oldest had just turned 4 when my second son was born, and it was the perfect timing. There were no "jealousy" issues and he loved helping mommy with his brother! My second son was a few months shy of 3 when my youngest was born and there was a little bit of jealousy ... and of course not understanding that baby is fragile and you have to be gentle! ;) xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet post Jessica and I love knowing that you will add a fourth to your clan! I think as mamas we just embrace the beauty of what we are blessed with. Since I have one of each - it's hard for me to imagine a different gender dynamic in my home and truly understand the yearning of adding an opposite gender. Your family is so lucky to have you. xo PS- your blog design and transfer to WP looks amazing and so professional!
ReplyDeleteI have 3 girls and 1 boy. My son will be 18 next month. Girls are moody! lol I have been thinking about having another one because my husband really wants a boy; my son is from a previous relationship. I think I'm too old to have another one. lol I'm only 37 but I don't know if I can do it again. With my luck I'll have twin girls.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, you are NOT too old!! I will be rooting for ya if you and hubby decide to have another! ...and I will be watching out for that post! Ha ha ha ;) xoxo
ReplyDeleteAwww thank you Monica! I always appreciate your kind words! xoxo
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how life is so different when you are raising boys vs raising girls? My husband really wants a boy next time. I don't mind either way. I secretly hope you get a daughter. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it is! ...and thank you so much!! I really would love to have a daughter but I will be happy either way. I will just feel blessed to have another little :)
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