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Uncategorized | July 1, 2014

#BoyMomProblems

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I love being a boy mom. It has been the biggest blessing of my life. But sometimes, I can’t believe this is my life. You know you’re a boy mom when….

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The trucks start to take over your house…and your life.

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You constantly find our child playing in dirt.

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Your child tries to control you with the remote.

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Your garage is filled with even more things that go than you thought possible.

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The car obsession isn’t limited to toys.

Everything becomes a hideout.
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The obsession with all things sports related begins early too.

And this is what you get when you try to take a picture together. 

Now that I’m fluent in all things boy, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Mother’s hold their son’s hand for a moment, but their hearts forever.




But did I mention the dirt? You find dirt, dirt, and more dirt everywhere.

Part of being a boy mom is dealing with a sometimes stinky and sweaty boy. In Hudson’s room we use the Diaper Genie to contain the stinky smell boys make…and thank heavens it works well! Right now you can receive a $25 Spa Finder Wellness gift card when you purchase 3 or more varieties of Diaper Genie at Target. Keep your Target receipt and click here to claim your gift card. While supplies last.


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Comments

  1. hello erin says

    July 1, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Hudson makes being a "boy mom" look cute and fun! And do-able 😉

  2. Anonymous says

    July 1, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    I recently discovered your blog and love it! I love how you dress Hudson and you really are a great mother to a son! He looks like he really enjoys life! I have a 5 yo girl and 20 month old son and we all have red hair too! Keep that population going! However I think I need to up the boy things in our house…my son is always my daughter's dress up buddy and we are all covered in sparkles on a daily basis…hmmm dirt vs sparkle? Caprice

  3. Sara McCarty says

    July 1, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    Oh, the life of a boy mom! It's too funny! So much dirt and noise and so many trucks and trains. But little boys are just the best! H is getting cuter by the day – how does it keep doing it?!

  4. Sarita @ it's a girl's world says

    July 2, 2014 at 12:28 am

    I have the opposite problem. They're always messing with my makeup and playing with my jewelry 🙂

  5. DeNae v says

    July 2, 2014 at 3:03 am

    I get this. Boy, do I get this. I've got 3 boys (age 10, 6, and 10 months) and 1 girl (8). The cars and the dirt and the baseball and the mud in my tub. Wow. So messy. So worth it!

  6. Elizabeth {Chasin' Mason} says

    July 2, 2014 at 4:06 am

    I feel like you just described my life to a T. In fact I cleaned up the mess that Mason made tonight and put away about 20 cars/trucks/planes/anything else with wheels you could think of. And I wouldn't have it any other way!

  7. Cortney says

    July 3, 2014 at 2:10 am

    Hudson is adorable!!! Love the picture of him and his trucks:)

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