Reasons I’m thankful for having two sons

I am blessed to have two amazing little boys.

When I first got pregnant my entire family had already decided I was having a girl. Coming from a family of all girls, I definitely thought it was a possibility! On the other hand, my husband comes from a family of boys and since the male picks the sex from the beginning I leaned toward having a little boy. When we went in for the sonogram there was absolutely no denying I was indeed having a boy. At first I was a little scared. As I mentioned, I come from a family of all girls, how was I suppose to raise a boy? Two years later I got pregnant again. Everyone crossed their fingers and hoped for a little girl. Including my husband, but when they told me I was having another boy I about jumped for joy!

The number one question I get asked while out in public is “don’t you want a little girl? Are you guys going to try for one?” I always smile and say “I am not against having another baby later but for right now I am completely content with my two little boys.”

Here are some of the many reasons why I love having boys/brothers.

1. They love their mom more than anything in the world. Both of my boys have been Mama’s boys since they day they were born. I wouldn’t trade all the love, kisses, and snuggles for anything.

2. No fuss! I have plenty of friends that have girls and they look absolutely adorable in their completely matching outfits and accessories, but I love the fact that my boys put on a t-shirt and jeans and are ready to play. Never do they fuss over what they are wearing. Truth is that it will be covered in dirt by the end of the day anyway.

3. They have the coolest toys! I love getting on the floor and playing with a hot wheels track with my oldest son. Nothing against barbies and baby dolls but they are awesome!

4. My oldest already protects his brother. I know they are going to fight (they already do) but when it comes down to anyone outside of the two of them all bets are off. My three year old stands directly in front of his brother when a stranger is talking or looking at him.  Obviously there is not much a three year old can do but its good to know he is protective.

5. The love between them is so special. Since the day my youngest was born he looked at his big brother like the world completely revolved around him. That look has only grown since he’s gotten older.

6. You, as their mom, are their first love. What an honor! I remind myself everyday that they are going to look for a woman that reflects their mother. That alone drives me to be the best mom I can be. I want them to end up with a woman that is not only worthy of them, but loves them unconditionally. I am the only one that can teach them their value.

7. They look up to their fathers to see what being a man is all about. I am lucky to have married a driven and successful man that my boys can look up to. Knowing they have him as a role model makes me excited to see what they grow up to be.

8. Being the only woman in the house is great. I have my three boys to love and protect me for the rest of my life. These two little boys will grow up to be big men, but I will always be their mom.

9. No stress over boyfriend’s one day! I will be on the other side of all this drama. I intend to raise my boys to respect woman and their bodies. I will teach them the importance of being honest and trustworthy. I will also teach them the power in being respectful to their girlfriends parents. Going inside and meeting them before a date will not be optional to my boys.

10. Even if I don’t end up having a daughter I will one day have a daughter-in-law. I will love and respect her as his wife and the mother of my grand kids. I will go out of my way to make sure she feels like a part of our crazy family, after all she will be the daughter I never had.

I wouldn’t trade my boys for anything. Maybe one day we will end up welcoming a little girl into the world, but if not that’s okay. I was unaware of how special sons were until I had my own. Why are you thankful for having boys?