What is good about having girls?

[FluffyDonkey]

Ok, not a thread about a thread, but strongly influenced by other threads!

Haven't got DC yet, but have to admit I grew up with the idea that 1 boy, 1 girl was "best" (brainwashed by my mum who swore that was what she always wanted and it's what she got - not sure if she just said that to make us feel loved! )

Now I know that families come in many shapes and sizes. However, bizzarely I feel more "comfortable" with the idea of two sons and no daughter than 2 daughters and no son IYSWIM.

Have seen a few threads on why boys are great (often said that they are less moody than girls for example), but haven't seen a thread about girls.

Can you lovely MNetters give me some reasons why two (or more) girls are wonderful?

(Just in case, in many years, I find myself in that situation!! )

I have one of each and I love them both to pieces, dd is only 10 months and I know it is stereotypical but she loves to sit and gurgle, talk and gargle. She also grabs hold of me and goes ahhhh and plants a lovely open mouthed kiss upon me . Watching this thread to see what lovelies I have in store with dd.

I have three dds. The best thing is the giggling for hours on end. I can hear them now. It makes me The worst thing is that we still have a house full of muddy football boots sticks and stones.

blimy slayed yet another thread with my mighty lightsaber

I have a DD and love it. She is 8 now and such a treasure. She giggles infectiously and is so loving and helpful and kind. She just loves life and enjoys so much. She can be so girly most of the time, but then thinks nothing of climbing trees, clambouring over rocks and trudging through the woods - even if it is in an ankle length maxi dress teamed with her Cons. And then just last week she was a bridesmaid for my sister and she had her hair done properly, all put up, had a beautiful dress and her first pair of tiny heels - and she looked so pretty, she melted my heart walking down the ailse before my sister.

Being a mum to a little girl has been the best! Even if I now life in a life ofpink and glitter

A daughter's a daughter for all of her life, a son's a son till he gets him a wife.

They don't piss in your face mid change

Although my youngest is much more of a tom boy who loves to climb trees and kick a football around, while my oldest is quieter, more of a girlie girl prefers to bake cakes and make jewellery, although she too has her moments of madness

They are both more gental, less loud then boys, more loving I believe. It is easier to communicate with them. I love to take them shopping and buy nice clothes, little skirts and pretty tops, the eldest especially. I love to brush their hair and they will giggle and dance much more freely then boys

But what is this they both come in having been at a neighbours most of the day, the soles of their white socks dirty from playing outside and not wearing shoes all day, my youngest with grass and other stains on her trousers, my eldest with plaits that took forever to get out.

OK anyone want to adopt

I've only got one, she can be the most delightful, affectionate, amusing little girl in the world. She can also be the most moody, nasty, snappy girl in the world. It depends on what side of the bed she gets out of. It is difficult to generalise about the sexes IMO, but, I wouldn't want a boy for all the money in the world.

I have one of each. DS is very emotional, prone to tantrums and can be aggressive.

DD, however, is a lovely mix of tomboy/girly girl. She climbs trees, makes mud pies and likes insects. But she also adores dressing up and other pink girly stuff.

She looks out for DS, is loving and generous. She even bought him a present with her Birthday money.

I hate hate hate generalising about the sexes and loathe it when people say "such a typical boy/girl" etc. My friends/family with small ds's always look surprised that my dd loves cars, tractors, lorries, toolkits and balls DD is very affectionate and loves kissing and again I hate it when people say that's such a girl thing - dd has been followed round the park many a time by a little boy who wants a kiss and a hug

I think all dc are little individuals with their own personalities. I know boisterous girls and calm little boys who like to read and play quietly.

I didn't care whether I had girls boys or one of each, and I'm over the moon that I'm going to have another little dd in August.

Okaaay, I've now seen how big the boys' thread is, so after being all impartial in my last post I feel the need to help the girls' thread along a little!

My dd has only just turned 2 but she is soooo funny and loves being silly and making us laugh. She pulls funny faces to make us laugh and runs around the house like a mad thing shouting silly sounds just for the fun of it. She's so affectionate and loves kissing and hugging, and she is very good about sharing her toys with other dc, which makes me proud. I love how serious she looks and how much she concentrates when she's building a tower, doing a puzzle or reading a book, and how she puffs out her chest with pride when I say "well done!"

One girly thing is I love how gooorrgeous she is with her big eyes and curly hair and how people give her lots of awwww looks when she's in a pretty dress (for the 5 seconds it is clean)

There you go!

Thanks everyone. Your DDs all sound lovely.

Yes Petisa, I was bit at the boys thread as quite a lot of their positive points seem to be in contrast to girls IYSWIM (ie. he's not moody, you don't have to buy pink etc.)

Everything and also the hope that we will be close when she is all grown up.

I don't like these threads as a rule. Firstly because a child is so much more than a gender and what everybody is really answering is what's great about my child. Secondly, because it always sets up this dichotomy where the other gender is disparaged. So on the boy thread it's all 'at least they don't wear pink and they're not devious and they don't pout and like their mum's more than girls do' and on here it's 'well boys aren't yours once they're married or boys are uncommunicative and loud and dirty'.

It's absolutely fine to discuss the wonders of a child and the peculiarities of nurture/nature without being rude about the other gender.

But, in the spirit of celebrating my wonderful, curious, unique and spirited little girl, I will say that I do enjoy that I can share myself with her in a way that I possibly couldn't with a boy. When she asks about having babies and what it feels like and when she has babies and if her tummy will get big and do periods hurt etc, I can absolutely offer my experience to her and guide her through something that I wouldn't be able to with a boy. If I was lucky enough to have a ds, the questions about erections and nightime emissions etc would be best left to dh while the option's there because his biology allows him to comment with some degree of authority.

DD is truly the best girl I know and I burst with pride whenever she calls me mama and tugs on my hand but it's not her gender that makes me love her, it's her, wonderful, lovable, funny her.

My Grandmother was 2nd of two girls
she had two girls, my mum was the second, Mum had two girls - big sister & me,
I had two girls
My eldest has a boy (that was a shock!) and a girl
My youngest (the 2nd daughter) has one girl so far....

I do love my DGS - he is gorgeous, cuddly, but a bit timid. Loves to dance, dress up and wears hats. Only big character difference I see is that he turns every stick, spoon, bat, whatever into a weapon.

2 DGDs also gorgeous are wriggly rather than cuddly, totally love their Grandpal and are very daring and bold. Love to dance, not particularly into dressing up - would rather run about nude and WILL NOT keep hats and shoes on.

Best thing about DDs is when they have grown up, been round the world, & move back near home to have children.

Hi all
I have 6mo DD n wouldn't change her for any DS or any other DD;) she's so petit n kissable. All boys around r big, proper boys n she is so fregile n beautiful. But she has SOME character n we experience it already;)

ShowOfHands totally agree with what u said about boys 'thing', I would be so lost in this subject n not helpfully at all. But on d other hand I don't think he would want me to help n get involved;)

I wanted boys. I wanted the rough and tumble, noisy brawl of a family of boys.

I have two girls (3 & 5), and would not have a boy for anything now. My girls are adventurous, brave and beat their male peers hollow at tree climbing and cycling. I can take them to restaurants and know that I can do the full three courses and coffee while they quietly sit and chat to us and I can sit and read the paper and drink entire cups of tea while they play together upstairs. Most importantly they give me the best cuddles and kisses ever.

Yes, my house is a bit quieter than I'd aimed for, but I wouldn't have it any other way now. Just take it as it comes, you'll love whatever you have and be amazed that you ever thought otherwise.

I love love love having a girl. I would love 3 or 4 DD's but obviously you cant choose!

I love everything about having a girl, the clothes, the hair [shallow emoticon], the snuggling up watching the same girlie disney films I used to watch. Im looking forward to having a relationship with my DD when she is older, and seeing her grow up and having a family of her own.

DD can often be hard work with the demanding whinging she likes to do, but is gentle, sensitive and very loving with it. Id like a sister for her, but we'll have to wait and see.

I have one of each and I love them both but in different ways.

DD (6) is very strong-willed and tenacious, she's also loving, quite sensitive and caring. I love having 'girly' shopping trips with her and dressing her in pretty dresses. I love the fact that she's not passive, she's not a 'typical girl'. She hates dressing up and Disney princesses. She adores animals and loves her rabbit most of all.

Then I have DS (4), he is extremely affectionate and a real sleep monster. He is laid back and just gets on with things. He is not aggressive unless provoked and loves playing with girls as well as boys. He loves dressing up and will wear dresses and action man costumes alike as he doesn't know the difference. He is very sunny natured and even tempered. He isn't as brave as my dd though, she takes more risks than him.

They are both gorgeous children and I think that it's more as a result of their personalities than their gender.

i have three dds who are fab. They are bright and funny, gorgeous, loving, active amazing things. Aged almost 8,5 and 3. They get on well together generally. I have one very girly girl and two not so girly.

It is great to play with them out in the garden, go shopping, go out for meals, movies, go to the park, play football.

Each of them are different personalities and it is wonderful to watch them grow and learn and develop.

I can't imagine having a boy.

Well I love my son but he is the one who is on the Autistic spectrum. SO if I'd ever had a third (NOT likely) I would have been hoping for another girl for that reason. HOpe that makes sense and doesn't offend anybody.

I have two girls (10 and 8) - very very different personalities and they bicker like crazy (but dont we all

BUT they can 'play' really well together - they make up dance routines, sing together put on make up etc etc

I cant imagine they would play together as much if they were different genders

I have 3 boys (sadly only 2 here)a daughter and another due next year. I honestly hope I have another son - she drives me crazy!