From the oldest, with his love of baseball, biking and learning to the youngest, cutting teeth and trying to take those first few steps and of course that strong and sensitive, loud and crazy one in the middle, I'm so enjoying being a Mama to three - boys, that is.
A nearly nine year old who comes to me with his serious questions and wonderings and still comes in for a kiss goodnight. A three year old who never does anything small scale, who never walks when he could run, never talks when he could shout and never smiles when he could toss back his head and laugh. A baby who just might be the most sweet-natured little person I've ever met.
I'm reminded of a comment a dear friend, Mama to many little girls, made when asked if she was going to have "another girl." She said "oh no, not another one; a different one."
Yes, these three are really something. At each different stage, in every shape, size and temperament, it's a joy to be called "Mom" by such wonderful people.
Love my boys! Let Ben know that our Ben is playing on the Dodgers team in his Little League. They LOVE baseball!
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I will tell him! Go Ben!
DeleteI'm also a momma to 3 children with similar ages (10, 3, 6 months) and it takes a lot of quick thinking to handle each one of their unique personalities. My favorite time of the day is when my older boys get to spend time with their baby sister. She just adores them and they get such a kick out of making her laugh. It will be interesting to see if she'll be a "girly girl" or just one of the boys :)
ReplyDeleteYou are right, it does take a lot of quick thinking and a lot of studying their specific personalities to keep up. I love seeing sibling relationships emerge like the one you mentioned with your daughter and boys. We have 3 boys and 2 girls and each one of them have very unique relationships with every sibling. I love seeing older children loving the babies too - it's a wonderful thing!
DeleteI love how your friend answered that question about another girl - they are all different.
ReplyDeleteI only have one little one, a boy, and I love him to bits. And hearing me call me mama, well, you know...totally amazing!
One or ten, it doesn't matter, there is nothing on earth like being called "Mama"!! Love it!
DeleteThis is so sweet, my son and his wife have three sons and my daughter has three daughters, there were three girls in my family growing up so I really like 'three's'.
ReplyDeleteI have 3 brothers and 3 sisters! I, too, love "three's."
DeleteBoys are so perplexing to me. I only have sisters myself and all of my littler cousins are girls too. I have never seen a boy grow up except my own.
ReplyDeleteI have one little two-year-old boy who I just watch in astonishment all the time. His ferocity is incredible! Even his affection is ferocious!
I recently gave birth (5 weeks ago) to my second son, and I was astonished at him also from the moment I set eyes on him and realised the Lord had blessed us with another son! These foreign little men who, along with my husband, have now outnumbered my daughter (4) and I.
I had to seek out a dear friend with three almost-grown boys to make her tell me every wonderful thing she knows about being a mother to boys. She was very encouraging. :)
I know I won't need any help loving my boys- that bit's easy- but understanding them may come a bit more slowly I think!
Oh Lauren, I understand! I have 3 brothers of my own, all very different boys growing up and wonderfully unique adult men now! But I must say, while I recognize a lot of the behavior from the boys I grew up with, I'm not sure I'll ever fully understand it. Boys are truly amazing complex creatures! So blessed to have my three!
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ReplyDeleteI discovered your blog this evening through Cultivating Home. I sure have enjoyed perusing your gracious words and lovely pictures - just the kind of place I like to linger for refreshing. Like a long sigh, or cool waters on a scorching day! Your perspective on life rings a familiar tune.
Thanks you ~
~Analene
Hi Analene! So glad you stopped by and left a note! Your words are too kind and so sweet. Thank you!
DeleteHi! Enjoying following your blog,Lydia. I awarded you the Liebster Award, hoping to direct more people your way to enjoy your posts. You can hop over to my blog to see what it's about...
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Thank you so much, Angie!
DeleteLove the quote. I sent a link to a dear friend of mine with seven daughters--she'll love it too. :)
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7 daughters! Sounds like she is abundantly blessed!
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