I got this photo in my email recently…
And I can not even tell you how much I love it!
As exhausting and trying and unbelievable nutty Dude Mom Life is on a daily basis, it is also so this.
Happy, fun, carefree, and full.
Becca from Our Crazy Boys says, Dude Mom Life is crazy. Inspiring. Tiring. and most of all, WONDERFUL!
I have to admit that I totally agree.
Last week my #1 Dude turned 10.
As emotionally unstable as I was over it last week, I have to say that it was the best birthday celebration we’ve had in ages.
No overdone party to plan.
No overzealous 4th grade Dudes to entertain.
No oversized budget to stick to.
Just us, Mimi, Papa, and a big table filled with seafood at Red Lobster (#1 LOVES seafood, even if it does come from an overpriced chain).
It was relaxing and fun and I don’t know if I’ll ever plan another birthday party so long as I shall live, amen.
Fine, I guess I’ll plan a few more.
More than anything, reflecting on the last ten years of Dude Mom Life reminded me that I’m so in love with these little humans and I can’t even consider life without them.
The little girl across the street who I love having as a surrogate daughter recently asked me if I wish one of my boys was a girl.
I can honestly say the answer is nope.
I don’t; not for one minute until people are getting punched silly because someone got their cape stolen do I wish my life different.
Being the mama princess to these Dudes is fan-freakin-tastic accept for when it’s not and I can’t imagine switching one out for a little lady.
I won’t insult your intelligence by saying that I never hoped to be the mom to a girl human in my lifetime, and I won’t pretend that were I to wind up pregnant some local OB/GYN wouldn’t be getting sued I wouldn’t wish that baby a girl.
But, to imagine life without the likes of these dirty, obnoxious, candy coated cuties up in here is ludicrous.
Sure. It might be a slightly more quiet and slightly less sweaty life.
But, quiet trips to get mani-pedis and spending time shopping for furry winter boots together is totally overrated (and probably nothing like what for real Chick Mom Life is like).
These Dudes are part of me, even if I do pretty much always sometimes wish they’d just let me pee in peace.
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Aw, great pic! I love Becca’s blog, and her dudes crack me up. Dude Mom life looks hard, but super fun. I might get a girl if we decide to get crazy and have a #2, but if not, that would be just fine with me.
Both of those photos are fabulous and I wouldn’t trade being a dude mom for anything in the world. I always say that I would be lost in a sea of pink. I just hope that when they grow up and have dude wives they will still find time for their mom!
LOVE that photo. I’m still working on Dude Mom Life post for you. I even have one in drafts.
I’m with you on not trading my Dude Mom Life. I do wish for a girl human to call my own, and I feel like I miss out on Chick Mom Life, but trade it? Never. I love my dudes.
I really love the picture too. I love being a dude mom!
Sounds like your dudes are pretty lucky ;) I’m convinced that we all get exactly what is in the plan for us. I personally was 100% sure I was having a boy …until the ultrasound. You know, the one where I asked the tech how long she’d been doing her job since I was certain she was WRONG! I learned my lesson about thinking I was in control at that very moment. And ever since then, my kid makes sure to teach me something new EVERY day (usually regarding patience). I love my girl dearly and can’t imagine my life any other way either ;)
And HOORAY for no-stress birthdays!!!
Oh girl they still fight about stuff. This morning it was who could sing the “peanut butter” song and who was singing it right and whose song it really was. But honestly? I’m glad I have that balance of the girl. Bud is a wild man. I can’t imagine what it would be like to have more than one of him in the house. Multiple ER trips is what I’m guessing.
I wouldn’t trade any of my dudes either. Girls may smell batter…but I’m afraid of them once they reach tween status (they’re scary!!)
My sister had 2 boys then a girl.. she is meaner then the boys ever thought about being. There are days I say I will trade someone a boy for a girl, but then I babysit my great niece and am like ya know what I am good ..
Yeah, I know what you mean. I know I’d rather have boys especially as they get older. But I was an awesome fun daughter for my mom. I wore dresses EVERYDAY. And I dream of having a little person perfect, like me:)! But, more than anything, it’s the dynamic of a house full of boys that makes this life a challenge. Some days I just think about how different life would be if #2 was a girl! No fighting over who made the wrong pow sound or who wore whose underwear (seriously, we had a huge battle about #2 wearing #3s underwear last week). I had a brother only and we fought but differently. And no one ever got their belly punched. Someone get’s their guts kicked out pretty much every day of the week here. And they like it!
Quiet mani-pedis and furry winter boots…no. You’re right. It’s over rated.
It is not too late for a girl.
It’s not over-rated, it’s non-existent! It’s like unicorns. Sure, you may take them out, but girls are NEVER quiet. You are just as likely to be arguing over the price of the boots she wants, or the fact that they are glitter hot pink and light up, and don’t go with a single outfit she owns. And forget looking for yourself. It just doesn’t happen.
Having a girl isn’t always what you dream of. My oldest is a girl and then I have 2 boys. Playing barbies together, dressing up in jewelry, primping, pampering and getting our nails done together… well… lets just say that my little girl (now about 9) is more of a Tom Boy. Sometimes I feel like and “honorary Dude Mom” :) with her. But you know what? Like you, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. You take what you get, and you love it… and you grow with it… and MAN is it GREAT!
I know. But I guess it’s sorta like being skinny, or having straight hair, or being famous. Not all it’s cracked up to be, but I’d probably still like to check it out for a bit, ya know?! Plus, for me it’s the dynamic of having all the SAME sex in the house. I think it’s the same thing for all girl moms (that’s how Chick Mom Life was born). With all of one group in the house, they dynamic is just different! Nothing to break up the testosterone here and nothing to break up the estrogen over there. Totally different than my life growing up with a brother & Dumb Dad’s life growing up with a brother and a sister. My main challenge I think is remembering to not treat them as an entity. They are so obviously the same, that I have to remind myself that they are also so totally different. And everyone else does it to them too; they get called “the guys” everywhere they go!
I saw that picture and said wait a minute, I know that lady. Go Becca. She is a force in Tucson blogworld.
Rachel, you made me smile :) Thank you.