I grew up in a house full of girls. And when we found out at our 20 week scan that David was another wee boy we were inundated with comments such as "oh well, you'll just need to try again for a girl." But for me, I've never had that yearning for a daughter that many Mummy's have. In fact, when I was pregnant with John I was desperate for a little boy, which is odd considering how much a girly-girl I was growing up - anything pink, fairy or cute, I would obsess over. But for some reason I'd always seen myself with boys.
Maybe it's simply because I've been there, done that, when it comes to girls. Perhaps it's the niggling inside of me that doesn't think I'd be a great role model for a girl. Or perhaps it's purely knowing we've not got to pay for a wedding one day! Or maybe it's just now I know how loving & cuddly little boys can be! But one thing is for sure, when I look at these two little boys and already see how much love they've got for each other, I know that (for us) boys are the best!
So in the same way my parents used to refer to my sisters & I as "the girls", I can refer to my kids as "the boys".
I have two boys and grew up with two sisters and felt exactly the same!! Lovely pic x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! What a lovely pic. My girls have the same bond as your boys seem too. They are just so lovely with each other, and it is by far the most amazing thing about being a Mum to two. I could watch them all day! x
ReplyDeleteAww such cute brothers! I've got two girls and it's perfect for us, though I never had strong feelings one way or the other. I don't really get the idea that there's an ideal family of a boy and a girl, I've only ever wanted babies!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo. I had two boys, then a girl. I found the 'at last, you got the girl' comments rather irritating - I had no preference! It is nice to have a wee girl, she is such a character - but I would have been just as happy with another boy! (I do refer to my boys as 'the boys' though!) #TheOrdinaryMoments
ReplyDeleteLovely photo. I think there is something special about the bond between same sex siblings, but then I might be a bit biased! x
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