Boys Are Dangerous.
I'm hanging around boys a lot these days. Probably more than ever before.
I mean, I live with two of them now. I sleep with one of them. And the other one, well, I spend most of my freetime with him on a slide at the park after work. That's right. The Hurricane's new favorite hobby is going on the slide with mommy. Over. And over. And over. And over. And over. At least 147 times a day. Despite its frequency, this is tricky task that involves a few steps.
1. We both climb up the cool, giant, log structure at the park. I climb by stepping up slightly. The Hurricane climbs by hoisting his entire tiny frame up to each new level all by himself, do not touch him or even think to try and help him, thank you very much.
2. We get to the top. Sit side by side on the big slide.
3. Hold hands.
4. Say 1,2,3 (in my case). Or Han, Who, He (in his case).
5. Look at each other.
6. And go.
And I have to admit, it's now my favorite hobby too.
But in a meeting yesteday, I looked down to discover I had ripped my favorite fancy suit pants. Because they're also really good sliding pants.
I mean, I live with two of them now. I sleep with one of them. And the other one, well, I spend most of my freetime with him on a slide at the park after work. That's right. The Hurricane's new favorite hobby is going on the slide with mommy. Over. And over. And over. And over. And over. At least 147 times a day. Despite its frequency, this is tricky task that involves a few steps.
1. We both climb up the cool, giant, log structure at the park. I climb by stepping up slightly. The Hurricane climbs by hoisting his entire tiny frame up to each new level all by himself, do not touch him or even think to try and help him, thank you very much.
2. We get to the top. Sit side by side on the big slide.
3. Hold hands.
4. Say 1,2,3 (in my case). Or Han, Who, He (in his case).
5. Look at each other.
6. And go.
And I have to admit, it's now my favorite hobby too.
But in a meeting yesteday, I looked down to discover I had ripped my favorite fancy suit pants. Because they're also really good sliding pants.
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It's true that everyday I'm learning more about the dangers of living with boys. Because the Hurricane is definitely all boy. He's athletic, he's adventurous, he's mechanical, he's outdoorsy, all of it. And I'm the opposite. Plus, I'm downright bookish. So thank the goodness there's a book to help me. It's the most fantastic book I've run across in a while. And you can read more on what I thought about it at Cool Stuff.
Giveaway Alert: Also, leave a comment there and you're registered to win it. Comments will be open until 10 p.m. PST on Monday. Good Luck!
UPDATED: Now there's yet another giveway. A Vector 22 Two-Man Tent from The North Face! Check it.
Giveaway Alert: Also, leave a comment there and you're registered to win it. Comments will be open until 10 p.m. PST on Monday. Good Luck!
UPDATED: Now there's yet another giveway. A Vector 22 Two-Man Tent from The North Face! Check it.
posted by Girl con Queso at 8:24 AM
8 Comments:
The 'Cane has forsaken his love of the swings for the slide?! Times they are a-changin'...
See you Sunday! If you are free for some park time, let me know...Law Boy is playing golf. I will wear appropriate sliding pants.
I used to only have boy-friends as a kid growing up and on into my teen years...I just got along better with boys than girls...Now, I can't imagine having a boy...I do miss those gritty play times that boys seem to love. SF hates being dirty.
You're such a fun mom - going down the slide with him and ripping your good pants in the process.
When I first saw the new available prize, I read it too fast and thought it was a 22-man tent. Yowzers.
Me too. And wouldn't that have been cool?
A 22-man tent. Now that's a party.
That look they give you? Right before they do something with you that they know they are going to love?
I live for that look.
When are you going to give away a 22 women tent? We could toss a certain mutual friend of ours in and see what nit-picky reasons he has to emerge without a second date.
Darn - I missed the giveaway, but the book looks wonderful. I love experiencing raising both boys and a girl, but I have to admit...shhhh...there is just *something* so unbearably and fiercely sweet about little boys. I just love them
I have heard a lot about this book. Great review. My husband loves The North Face products.
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