Showing posts with label baby number three. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby number three. Show all posts

Thursday, June 10, 2010

baby boy

We are having a boy.  And when we found out, this is what I thought:

(People that would get offended by me comparing a baby to a puppy, please forgive me.)

I have learned that kids come with their personalities.  They just do.  I don't know how much we contributed to this but it just so happens that we have a boy with a nature similar to that of the stereotypical:
He's fast and he's tiny (even though he out eats his dad most of the time).  To be honest, most of us can't keep up.  Even when he is entranced in a movie, he is all over the place.  And how many times have we said, "It's a good thing you're cute?"  Because that kid manages to do and say things that, well, it just makes me tired (and smile) thinking about it.

So what I am wondering, is...
What do I need to do to get a boy with a nature more like this?:

I am really excited we are having another boy.  But whenever I think about it, I can't help but get a little scared, now that I know the possibilities.  I used to joke that we already had eight kids.  Because Samuel was like seven.  I know we will be ecstatic just to have the baby, but I am just saying...


Oh, and in practical preparation for a boy:


I am happy about a boy.  Very happy.  Yes, I had visions of making Eva and a new baby girl matching skirts.  Yes, girl stuff is so fun to make and buy.  Yes, raising a girl has (so far) been less exhausting.  But, I am very very happy about a boy.  But baby boy STUFF?  Parents of boys, help me out.  How do I get excited about baby boy stuff?  Flowers, ruffles, pinks?  I can do.  But I have a hard time going beyond just the practical for boys.  Besides, I am kind of starting over with STUFF.  I gave all but a bucket of sentimental stuff away.  From what I can tell, STUFF is way cooler and cuter now.  Advice?  Stuff you don't need anymore?  I am all ears and open arms.  

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