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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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BellaJuno · 08/03/2023 20:07

He’s very straightforward, I never have to work out what’s the matter with him as if he says he’s fine, he’s fine.

He’s a great shopping partner - very decisive when choosing his stuff, honest if I ask him his opinion on my stuff.

He’s funny, tends to be a bit sarcastic and has a very developed sense of empathy.

And he eats more snacks than anyone else I’ve ever known!

Thepossibility · 08/03/2023 20:07

My two sons seem to adore me more than their sister does.
Total Mummy's boys. Before I had kids I just assumed boys would be closer to their father and a daughter to me. Not the case at all.

TheLastChance1 · 08/03/2023 20:07

I have a two year old son and I can honestly say I love everything about him. He's funny, got a cracking sense of humour, enjoys painting and playing with cars. He's just the best little thing that could have happened to us.

ÉireannachÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ · 08/03/2023 20:08

My boys are my pride and joy. I love that the first thing they do in the morning is come see me and give me a kiss and whenever they leave the house they kiss me goodbye. Those kisses are the best 😀

DaveyJonesLocker · 08/03/2023 20:09

My DS is 22mo and he is absolutely bloody amazing. He's so funny, so confident and adventurous, he's social. And bes so bloody cuddly and affectionate, he loves kisses and cuddles. He's absolutely the greatest kid I've ever met

Cap89 · 08/03/2023 20:09

I am an only child and very close to my mum (dad too but different). Growing up I always wanted a daughter and thought I’d be devastated if I didn’t have one. Wanted that mum daughter thing. In real life I have two little boys who are heaven personified. I have no desire for a girl. So funny how things change when they actually appear. Boys are wonderful.

winningeasy · 08/03/2023 20:12

Just found out I am having a little boy. Already have a girl. This is making me feel v excited x

ThisIsWednesday · 08/03/2023 20:12

EVERYTHING! He's so damn sweet. He's 11 and very loving, polite, kind and adores his two older sisters. And he's one hell of a tea maker. He's responsible and mature (latch key kid) on occasion and isn't one of those kids who tend to act wild, sliding on their knees across a dance floor at a wedding IYSWIM.
When DH is working nights, DS hops into bed with me for snuggles overnight. He's 11 so that may not last much longer but I'm hoping he carries it on a while.

Ghettomolly · 08/03/2023 20:12

Mine is 10, also have a dd for context. He's so funny, incredible quick witted and we laugh so much together and have inside jokes which people would never understand. He made me a PowerPoint presentation last week about why I should get him a meal deal when he was off sick and it was hilarious!

Hes so, so clever and pushes himself past his comfort level which makes me so proud at his determination! Will try anything once. He's thoughtful and protective, always apologises if he thinks he's upset someone and the hugs are just everything. He's a great friend to have.

When he was a toddler his voice was the sweetest sound and mix of accents I've ever heard, I could never get enough cuddles and he gave them so freely, so loving and sweet. His smell as well, loved breathing him in. He's always been extremely curious and I love his hair and his face and his goodness. He's just such a good person. And as much as he can drag his feet and moan on occasion, I just love his chat and company, he's really interesting and amazing and I think the world is so much better for having him in it. He's also quite chilled out which is different than his sister 😂 I love the bones of my lad.

IncompleteSenten · 08/03/2023 20:14

They are wonderful young men. Kind, generous, loving, funny. They have their struggles (both have autism) and things can be tough for them, especially the youngest who is quite explosive, but at their cores they are just amazing people.

The way they treat our cat for example. They say please, thank you and excuse me to her. You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat animals and they treat her with love, consideration and respect.

They both do housework and don't expect a medal. It's just normal to them. You live in a house and you clean it. You wear clothes and you wash them. You are hungry and you cook. You eat food and you load the dishwasher.

They're just all round good people.

olympicsrock · 08/03/2023 20:14

I am cuddled up with my two boys at the moment. The 11 year old brought me tea in bed this morning. I adore them !

BreadInCaptivity · 08/03/2023 20:14

Well....everything.....

That said for some odd reason I always thought I would have a girl, but as soon as I got pregnant I knew it was a boy and was fine with that.

I don't really understand gender disappointment to be honest. It assumes a person is less desirable (in a parental sense) because of their sex. Why?

Ultimately I'm happy that my DS is a good, kind person who is trying to make a positive impact on the world.

jays · 08/03/2023 20:15

Oh everything! He’s grown now. When he was little, used to pull me down by the ears to kiss me, woke up to him playing This little piggy with my toes, he got up in the middle of the night to watch Masterchef by himself, he was the most adorable and loving boy, my heart bursts just thinking back. And now, after about 2 years in his mid teens of being a grump he’s back! Super tall, handsome and capable and always asking me if I’m ‘alright down there’ because he’s so much bigger than me now, he helps me with my bags, still asks for a head pat when he’s staying over, asked my opinion on a valentines gift for his beautiful girlfriend (that was so lovely being ‘in on it’ and sends me lots of cat TikTok’s, also he was super compassionate when I was going through a hard time after my mum died…. I just look at him and think what a fine man he is and what a beautiful boy he was, we had so many laughs out cycling and making sand castles, playing at being detectives… he even done my roots for me once! Honestly, boys are brilliant!

Piglet89 · 08/03/2023 20:15

my 3 and a half year old’s massive cheekiness and genial nature.

Snoopystick · 08/03/2023 20:17

17 year old DS had a life changing event happen to him last year and he’s been incredibly resilient, I’m very proud.

PermanentTemporary · 08/03/2023 20:18

My boy is 19 now. He's never been very cuddly, just wanted to be moving. But he's so loving and protective. He carries my bag for me, mapreads for me, asks how my day went, laughs at my jokes. I wish he had a partner at the moment because I would love to see him in a relationship but it's ok.

SallyWD · 08/03/2023 20:19

My son is wonderful! He's now 10 but still the most affectionate boy. Often asks for a snuggle. He's so chatty, tells me everything about his day, what he did, who said what. He has a great sense of humour and always makes us laugh. He's very thoughtful and thinks of others. He's a joy.

Gherkingreen · 08/03/2023 20:19

Mine are 19 and 17. They're beautiful, smart, kind, loving, funny and lovely.
They care about the important stuff, they support each other, we all enjoy time together as they start to find their own way in the world. They tower over me now (and I'm 5 11!) and give the best hugs.
I miss them not being little but I adore the men they've become.

ElonsMusky · 08/03/2023 20:20

Being disappointed about the sex of your baby is a good litmus test to answer the question, "Am I a shit person?". Yes, yes you are.

wyntersuhn · 08/03/2023 20:22

I have two teens and a 10 year old, all boys. They are so funny, sweet, sensitive and loveable. They are also goofy, gangly, messy, smelly (sometimes), eat a lot and far too rough with each other (although DH disagrees with me about that!). The teens are taller than me and like to come and hug me so that they can make me smell their armpits. They also get stuff from high cupboard for me and hold it over my head just out of reach. They think they are so funny. Actually, they are really funny! We like to make puns out of pretty much any situation and they are all so good at it, they keep us so entertained. I work with girls and come home to my boys, it's a great balance. I wasn't sad to have all boys, they are amazing, I absolutely adore spending time with them.

IndiganDop · 08/03/2023 20:22

My son is an adult now and I have been completely "cringe" for years to him. But when he went to uni and got very very drunk, it was me he wanted his mates to call...and slurred into the phone "mum, I love you SO much!"

Made my year.

Bluebellbike · 08/03/2023 20:23

My DS is wonderful. Kind, caring and thoughtful. We spend time together and help each other a lot.

In contrast my DD is the opposite. She only contacts me when she wants something and is totally uninterested in me. Her father died a couple of years ago and she had treated him the same.

She was devastated when he died because she had spent so little time with him. I wonder if she will feel the same when I'm gone.

yentirb · 08/03/2023 20:24

Mine are still small (3&1)

They're cheeky, affectionate, kind, caring. They are dinosaur obsessed and both love reading.

I've learned hundreds of dinosaur names and my house is full of hot wheels haha.

I've come from an all girls family so this was a nervous change, I've loved every second of it

Offdutypead · 08/03/2023 20:24

DS is nearly 19, he so clever , funny and sporty. He is the only other person in this house who cares about food and will accompany to the supermarket. He also shares my love of medical research and polics, he is naturally curious unlike his father and sister. But I think I love him because he is him rather than because he is male IYSWIM.

Fridayfeelingbeenandgone · 08/03/2023 20:24

I have 1 DD and 2 DS. Nearly 16, 13 and 11. They are all very polite, easy going, caring and kind. But my DS's love to banter with each other. I love hearing them together. Of course they will argue from time to time but they laugh alot together. My DD and oldest DS are very similar and take after my DH but my youngest DS takes after me. He is a sensitive soul but very thoughtful. (I have been told this)