How’s it gonna be being a boy dad?
Most people now say they don’t care as long as the kid is healthy- and nobody’s gonna argue with that! But sometimes I like it when I hear people state a preference just cause of the honesty of the whole thing.
In my case, we didn’t have an outright preference, but there were specific things we’d look forward to either. For me, the personal experience of having been a boy at 4, 14, 20, etc. might make it a little easier to relate to the chaos of life at each of those ages. And of course, I can easily join in and geek out about stereotypical stuff like superheroes, bobcats, or baseball.
And then there’s my nephews! They’ve given me a pretty good taste of what to look forward to and they’d make almost anyone want a boy.
Most importantly, though, we need more boys who understand strength as gentleness, who value emotional intelligence, and who give to others with less opportunity.
Can’t wait, boy boy. See you soon!
On Having a Boy
