I'm not going to lie...after the gender reveal, I went straight to the mall and went shopping. The next day, I did the same. And the next day? The same. And each time I stopped at the baby girls clothes first oohing and awing at the adorable ensembles. It took about three visits before I stopped going to the girls section to see what I was missing... But now, I've know fully embraced baby boy clothes and am counting down the days before I could put baby Mac in his little polos and loafers.
I've also fully embraced the idea of having a son because for some reason, I feel a sense of relief. As if having a son will be less taxing on me, less stressful, more drama-free and overall just more manageable. Am I completely wrong? I am not sure why I feel this way. Maybe its because the mothers I've met with all boys all seem to be a lot less stressed and more carefree than those with daughters. Maybe its because the little boys I know all seem to be a lot more respectful and caring to their parents than their sassy daughters. I'm not saying its better to have a son, because I CERTAINLY will adore any sassy daughter of mine as much as a reliable son, but for some reason, I feel like I have less anxiety in becoming somebody's mother because its a boy. Like they are harder to screw up or something. As if there is a prescription to follow and they'll turn out okay. Love, food, support = good boy. Right?
Am I off my rockers? Are sons more work than daughters?
My girls are easy as toddlers...but I'm scared to death of the teenage years. I'll answer your question then when (or if) I get through those years!
ReplyDeleteI think in the end they are worth the work of teenage years. They become your best friends!
DeleteI did the same thing with girl clothes too! My mother in law and I both agreed its better for our wallets that we are having a boy! I'm getting into the mini polo shirts and tshirts with little ties and all. Still not embracing the boy love of sports. Hope you're doing well! mb
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