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What do you love about your sons?

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Justputitdown · 08/03/2023 19:50

Just to balance out all the posters who are disappointed with the sex of their babies (and 99% of the time it's having a boy).

I say this as someone who was disappointed about finding out I was having a boy.

But I was totally wrong (obviously).

He is the funniest, chattiest, most affectionate thing and I feel like going to wake him up right now to kiss him.

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Thehop · 08/03/2023 19:52

My boys are early teens now and I honestly think they're bloody ace. One clever and quick witted, the other sensitive and loving and always puts others first.

i really enjoy their company.

they do smell quite quickly if showers are missed mind 😂

HerbErtlinger · 08/03/2023 19:55

I have a DD and really worried about having a boy, I then had my DS and he's amazing. I love them both equally but if I ever had another child I would love another boy. He's funny, clever and so affectionate. I don't know what I was worried about

TheLaughOfRustyLee · 08/03/2023 19:56

His affection ever since being a toddler( the best hugs!), his jokes, humming/singing to himself, quirkiness, honesty, compassion, love of animals, so much!

Mumoftwoboysaged4and5 · 08/03/2023 19:58

I bloody love mine! I could chat to them all day, they make me laugh and are so much fun to be around. My six year old is just getting to the stage where I have to ask for hugs rather than them being freely given, but he still writes me letters to tell me he loves me (or that I’ve annoyed him :D )

I was never hoping for a girl though as I knew a house full of boys would be more chill. No strops and they don’t need to fill every empty space with talking. You can still have a good conversation though!

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 08/03/2023 19:59

He's very affectionate, he laughs at my jokes (more than they deserve), I learned a lot from his interests (he's asd), he loves babies. Cars on repeat is less annoying than Frozen on repeat. I also really enjoyed the brio stage, and am enjoying the Lego stages.

Mmmmdanone · 08/03/2023 19:59

My boy is sadly not one of the affectionate, cuddly types. Never was, even as a baby. But when he says "love you mum" it's the best feeling in the world! He's also very funny and clever.

Offensiveapprently · 08/03/2023 20:00

Listening to him try to reason with himself when he has been silly. His hugs last thing at night and fact that knows how to play like a kid without electronic devices. I love the way he holds doors open for people and notices when someone needs help.

PolkaDotMankini · 08/03/2023 20:00

DS was the most adorable child: snuggly, chatty and interesting and forever getting stuck up trees etc. Now he's 13 he's retreated into cool mode and his hovel/bedroom, but is clever, funny and allows me to hug him sometimes. One of my favourite parts of the day is going into his room to wake him up gently by stroking his head and getting a sleepy "good morning, Mum"/"gerrof, Mum!" depending on the day Grin

QuinkWashable · 08/03/2023 20:01

I have 2 boys, as different to each other as night and day, and they are both lovely.

Affectionate (when they want to be), loving, adorable and funny, interesting and reasonable.

I can't imagine I'd feel any different if they were girls though TBH

Clymene · 08/03/2023 20:01

My son is fabulous. But today is international women's day so today isn't his day.

I will be very happy to celebrate his awesomeness tomorrow.

Mumoftwoboysaged4and5 · 08/03/2023 20:02

I forgot to say that finding hot wheels cars lodged in every conceivable part of the house makes me smile. I find them everywhere!

happystory · 08/03/2023 20:02

Mine is 30. Got married last year. When he walks in the house, the room lights up. He was a joy as a little boy, a challenging teenager, and now a fab man. Can talk the hind legs of a donkey Grin

JanglyBeads · 08/03/2023 20:02

Love mine, from when he was not quite walking but was talking, and would crawl up to you and say "I wuv you!", to now when he's a couple of inches taller than and very cuddly.

(There was a really difficult patch in the middle of those stages, but I know there were reasons for that.)

Oblomov23 · 08/03/2023 20:03

Was never disappointed, was happy with 2 boys. Didn't particularly miss or crave a girl. Anyway that's pointless because you have what you are given. I'm proud of them both, now older teens. Rounded, good self confidence, bright, nice. Pleasant. That's good enough for me. I'm proud of my parenting. It wasn't easy, ds1 tested me, but I'm happy with the job I've done.

bravotango · 08/03/2023 20:03

My long awaited and much adored DS is 4 months old and has just started chuckling this week - it's a deep throaty one that makes me laugh so much. He also does a sort of pretend cry when I turn away and then flashes a goofy grin when I look back at him which never gets old. I cannot wait to see what personality traits my sensitive funny little boy gets from DH and I and what is uniquely him!!

Nimbostratus100 · 08/03/2023 20:03

They are very cuddly! and protective of me, and cook me meals and make me cups of tea. They are in their 20s

Maray1967 · 08/03/2023 20:03

Mine are both funny and witty and great to be around. I loved all the stuff they were into as kids, esp Star Wars, and although there’s no reason why girls couldn’t have had the same interests, none of the ones I know did.

Thighdentitycrisis · 08/03/2023 20:04

My adult DS is the best. He’s funny, clever, creative and dare I say it, sensible.

mybunniesandme · 08/03/2023 20:04

Nimbostratus100 · 08/03/2023 20:03

They are very cuddly! and protective of me, and cook me meals and make me cups of tea. They are in their 20s

This is so lovely! 🥰

Shodan · 08/03/2023 20:05

I have two- 27 and 15.

They're so funny. Fiercely loyal to and protective of their mum. I have a very easygoing relationship with both of them, although they're very different personalities.

They're good for lifting and carrying heavy things 😂

We love going on holiday together, and because they have equal input into where we go, I've been on some interesting and less-usual holidays. And I LOVE that they still want to go on holiday with me.

My younger son particularly is very affectionate and demonstrative.

Sometimes they band together to tease me, which makes us all laugh.

Occasionally I get cross (hoarding towels and not emptying the dishwasher are the two things I mostly get cross about) and somehow, they laugh me out of it (while still doing the thing they were supposed to do).

Mind you, they fart a lot. And the older one snores too. Still wouldn't change them for the world.

Thighdentitycrisis · 08/03/2023 20:05

And he just reminded me to keep Mother’s Day free.

Oblomov23 · 08/03/2023 20:05

Not all boys. But my boys were easy. Simplistic, straight up, no shit. No friendship problems. No bitchy nastiness in friendship. No thus that this creates self esteem issues, like all my friends with girls stare.

Seashor · 08/03/2023 20:05

My son is an adult now and he is a wonderful man; kind, considerate, loving and wonderful to be around. I absolutely adore him.

MarnieSQ · 08/03/2023 20:06

Their frankness. No hidden agenda, just straightforward.

That they are both very different, each with their own talents.

One is very laid back, the other determined and driven.

They are committed to their partners ( male and female).

They are sensible and very funny.

WombatBombat · 08/03/2023 20:06

I have a two year old DS who is the funniest thing alive. The kid lives to laugh and make others laugh. He has this really throaty chuckle that just sets you off.

He’s really polite and caring, his new thing is “Mama,kiss?” And then kisses a random part of me. He loves cuddles and holding hands.

I love my non working mornings where we lie in bed with a pile of books and colouring apps on the iPad & we cuddle and chat and doze.

I love discovering the world through him.