tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post6122902338086913586..comments2024-03-27T11:33:52.821-04:00Comments on Living on Cloud Nine: WHY WE LOVE RAISING TEEN BOYS Andrea Ninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11746436088260144774noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-33505511882381863052016-03-10T13:50:54.674-05:002016-03-10T13:50:54.674-05:00What an endearing post. I have two boys of my own...What an endearing post. I have two boys of my own and one is almost a teenager. This is such an inspiration to read. Thank you for touching my heart!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13256466908504909198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-13919727298264363282016-03-07T16:15:08.708-05:002016-03-07T16:15:08.708-05:00Oh your beautiful, wise, smart and caring boys. I ...Oh your beautiful, wise, smart and caring boys. I cannot wait until my boys become older like this and stop fighting (most of the time). To me a mother of two strapping sons would make me so proud! Love this xHonest mumhttp://www.honestmum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-60807807694754475462016-03-07T14:21:48.253-05:002016-03-07T14:21:48.253-05:00Thoroughly enjoyed this sweet post because it'...Thoroughly enjoyed this sweet post because it's not a perspective we often get to hear! Usually, it's "Ugh, boys are ____!" or "Teenagers are ____!" Thank you for lifting your precious boys up--that will have a lasting impact on the men they become. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355105095003482266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-83952280848673432772016-03-06T17:02:30.593-05:002016-03-06T17:02:30.593-05:00This is great to hear :) we have a little boy who ...This is great to hear :) we have a little boy who is 3.5 at the moment and expecting our second in May and if honest initially I wanted one of each but as the pregnancy has progressed I have got my head around it and hope they will foster a great brotherly relationship as they get older. Good to know the teen years are easier with boys :) thank you for joining us at #BloggerClubUK hope to see you again next week xMudpie Fridayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04182139755864988131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-84476679943198476742016-03-05T09:58:50.489-05:002016-03-05T09:58:50.489-05:00Agreed! I have a boy and a girl and my son is eas...Agreed! I have a boy and a girl and my son is easier in many ways, and you hit most of them. My daughter was easier when she was young just because she was not as high energy and prone to injuries, but in the teen years that reversed. My son is so much easier as a teen. If my daughter is not dealing out drama, girls at school are and I am coaching her through that. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01823862479614209543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-19623213287161178512016-03-04T20:56:55.611-05:002016-03-04T20:56:55.611-05:00This was fun to read; a glimpse of the future for ...This was fun to read; a glimpse of the future for me. My 3 boys are 11, 9 and 7 right now (and we got a princess at the end). I never imagined myself with 3 boys, but here we are! :) Visiting from Grace at Home.Heather @ Encouraged at Homehttp://www.encouragedathome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-41500507172523399262016-03-04T09:47:54.726-05:002016-03-04T09:47:54.726-05:00You have a handsome crew there! You are so right a...You have a handsome crew there! You are so right about their having each others backs. I have two grown sons who live in different cities but still check on each other and hand out brotherly advice. It's a beautiful thing. And now I have a grandson and get to enjoy the wonders of little boys all over again. Thanks for a lovely post!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653167953996361152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-71033833627677122232016-03-04T06:13:33.628-05:002016-03-04T06:13:33.628-05:00This is wonderful Andrea.
We had 3 daughters, so ...This is wonderful Andrea.<br />We had 3 daughters, so I never really knew the wonders of having boys until I had 2 grandsons.<br />I am in LOVE. Boys are so cool.<br />Thank you for sharing this with all of us at Thoughts of home on Thursday.<br />Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497969475360535424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-52598700049076208842016-03-03T22:23:04.990-05:002016-03-03T22:23:04.990-05:00Andrea, I love this! We have two sons who are now ...Andrea, I love this! We have two sons who are now 26 and 23. They pretty much always got along and still do. They are as different as night and day and we love it. I think your description of boys is pretty spot on. :)<br /><br />Thank you so much for joining Thoughts of Home on Thursday. We are so glad to have you.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-34749120091143964802016-03-03T06:43:11.749-05:002016-03-03T06:43:11.749-05:00I was a teenaged boy once and I am amazed you find...I was a teenaged boy once and I am amazed you find it so much fun! That said, I have daughters and love raising them. They never fail to amaze me. #BrilliantBlogPostsJOhn Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077534084869594181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-79925694493035428232016-03-03T05:54:09.716-05:002016-03-03T05:54:09.716-05:00I love this and you sound like such a fantastic pa...I love this and you sound like such a fantastic parent. Love your point about husbands and yay to them loving the food. This is also very reassuring as I have a two year old and a one year old boy. Secretly I'd love one more, but husband says no no no. What handsome chaps you have too. Visiting from #brilliantblogposts xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665604379128385235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-13030129824165962452016-03-02T16:07:23.612-05:002016-03-02T16:07:23.612-05:00Great post! I have twin 4 1/2 year old boys and lo...Great post! I have twin 4 1/2 year old boys and love everything about being a mom to boys. Can't wait to watch them grow older and have even more fun with them! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676030722812586434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-47351263433819990602016-03-02T16:02:50.388-05:002016-03-02T16:02:50.388-05:00What a sweet post. I am glad you shared this again...What a sweet post. I am glad you shared this again. Your boys are beyond handsome first of all. Secondly, I believe they are wonderful young men because they have you as their mother Andrea. I too believe ALL children are a blessing despite their gender. =)Elegance and Mommyhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818930574734628758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-57422619463356599452016-03-02T15:18:53.311-05:002016-03-02T15:18:53.311-05:00Oh my goodness, I LOVE this post! I am one of four...Oh my goodness, I LOVE this post! I am one of four girls with only one brother. So we had a house full of estrogen to say the least. And I loved it. :) My husband came from a family of two boys. He and his brother are 18 months apart and they were inseparable for most of their lives (they even roomed together all four years of college!). Today they still text and talk on the phone as much as I do with my siblings (who I'm super close to). When we talk about future kiddos Christopher likes to joke about the five sons and one princess daughter we're going to have (he also jokes about us having a dozen children so you can't take any of it seriously, ha!). Anyway, every time I think about a house full of boys it makes me SUPER nervous because it's not something I grew up with. But reading this post just really warmed my heart and made me think about all the pros to all boys. So sweet. :) Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08626006700069576675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-20344180157828825762016-03-02T14:51:58.303-05:002016-03-02T14:51:58.303-05:00You truly are blessed and you have a great attitud...You truly are blessed and you have a great attitude and a great family!Mary K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17696218067214163344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-12803377263772508832016-03-02T00:21:33.296-05:002016-03-02T00:21:33.296-05:00I love your attitude, your energy and your perspec...I love your attitude, your energy and your perspective. Our sister-in-law has 4 and then they decided to stop trying for the princess and enjoy the ride! Abbie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08953006486531221559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-85146565496826062992016-03-01T23:42:05.589-05:002016-03-01T23:42:05.589-05:00I love this!! My own little boy is just 4 months o...I love this!! My own little boy is just 4 months old & I'm loving his little personality, his cuddles, the way he looks at me like I've hung the moon & the way the word "poo poo" cracks him up. Potty humor begins early lol! I love that your boys are buddies & get along so well!Heatherhttp://somethingsewbeautiful.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-52935732742911819762016-03-01T21:23:30.398-05:002016-03-01T21:23:30.398-05:00I have 3 boys too: 14, 12, and 6. I really love ha...I have 3 boys too: 14, 12, and 6. I really love having boys too - it's challenging sometimes for an introvert like me, but they're good for me! Thanks for sharing your heart about your boys. They are so handsome!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953502205862362543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-4613371274607693332016-03-01T19:57:38.256-05:002016-03-01T19:57:38.256-05:00Loved your post. The images are wonderful and the ...Loved your post. The images are wonderful and the text is perfect. Sharing.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18026729929209924138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-2981547287892981752016-03-01T19:31:20.198-05:002016-03-01T19:31:20.198-05:00Stopping over today from Wow Us Wednesday and am s...Stopping over today from Wow Us Wednesday and am so encouraged by your post! I am a mom to 3 boys, 9, 7, and almost 4, and it is a whirlwind! I do love them dearly and even though it's always loud and busy, I too appreciate the lack of drama! Last week my 9 year old walked over and kissed me on the forehead while I was dozing on the couch, and I though, "I don't want him to become a teenager!" But you have given me hope maybe it's not as bad as everyone says it is :) Thank you for sharing!Melanie, LostandFoundDecor.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445666465223840319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-16708683800313843312016-03-01T17:38:26.369-05:002016-03-01T17:38:26.369-05:00This is so GREAT! Love it! This is exactly what ...This is so GREAT! Love it! This is exactly what I love about my ONE son (amidst 3 daughters LOL) - he just wants to hang and have fun, very little drama, and he makes me belly laugh! Ahhh, boys. And yes to the food - WOW.<br />Also wonderful point about raising future husbands - love that they help hang the Christmas decs! <br />I've a feeling you and your husband have worked very hard at building relationships with these guys - and encouraging relationships amongst themselves! <br /><br />I did love the teen years with all of my kids though. Teenagers are just so much fun and don't deserve nearly the bad rep they get!<br />Andrea, Thanks for sharing with us today at Tuesday Talk - I'm going to feature this on my blog for next week's Tuesday Talk!<br /><br />Ruthie from http://www.rearreleaseregroup.com/Ruthie Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247671109637087291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-27974652125070765302016-03-01T17:35:09.519-05:002016-03-01T17:35:09.519-05:00Sweet. I feel like I'm looking at my future.....Sweet. I feel like I'm looking at my future... mine are only 8, 10 & (almost) 12 now but I know I'll blink and have three teenagers. Joanne https://www.blogger.com/profile/01212516924342195282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-77637019994709613522016-03-01T16:55:05.301-05:002016-03-01T16:55:05.301-05:00What handsome young men!! I have two boys and just...What handsome young men!! I have two boys and just adore raising them! We adopted our little princess, but because she has a lot of special needs, it's a unique interaction between the boys and her. They protect her and love her the same as they would any little sister, but they understand and grasp her reality in such a beautiful way! Boys are treasures! <br />Thanks for making me smile today!!!<br />Blessings and smiles,<br />LoriLori Schumakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03146372328978894133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-34954399967851011142016-03-01T12:40:48.974-05:002016-03-01T12:40:48.974-05:00I love this post! I have a 1 1/2 year old boy and ...I love this post! I have a 1 1/2 year old boy and another boy on the way and it makes me so excited to be a boy mom!!!Tina Olsen @ Go-Big-or-Go-Home.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18379629246582969611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-84801269878945259622016-03-01T08:28:01.236-05:002016-03-01T08:28:01.236-05:00Warms my heart!
I have four boys -- two teens and ...Warms my heart!<br />I have four boys -- two teens and two early twenties!<br />Yes, they are amazing, and I love them to pieces.<br />You are a blessed woman -- thanks for making me smile this morning.Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.com