Girls, it's time I let you in on a little secret. Boys read this blog! It's true. They tell me.
Hey, I'm so glad the guys are listening in! I think you deserve some honor and kudos, so, in honor of them, we'll write this one for the boys.
Boys, men, males are fascinating to me. I grew up in a home of all girls: my mother, three sisters and yes, we did have a boy dog named, Snoopy. Other than the lessons Snoopy taught me about boys, the male species was a mystery to me.
Now that I have two sons, I have definitely come to admire the distinct differences between boys and girls.
4 Things I Admire In Men
1. They Show Off: It's just a boy thing. Call it pride. Call it ego. Call it immature. I think it's cute. I like it. "Hey mom, watch me, watch me, watch me ...." Our boys and our big-men liked to be watched and admired, complimented, raved about. So, ladies, let's clap and cheer 'em on!
2. They Make Noise: Last summer our two boys and a group of their friends were swimming in the pool—well, not swimming—wrestling, dunking, splashing, attacking, climbing, diving, creaming and yelling non-stop. I wondered if these boys would ever run out of gas. My daughter who was quietly lying in the sun assured me, "Mom, they never run out of gas." She's right. Boys and men are constant, noisy motion and always seeking the "alpha-dog" slot and it's a good thing ... I'm pretty sure it is.
3. They Act Tough: This comes in handy when they are protecting their family, friends and nation. At the same time, you girls know they talk a big talk, but often these big macho guys are not all that. Men still need the compliments, admiration and respect of the women in their lives. Try it … and when he faints, just revive your sweetheart.
4. They Have A God-Given Role: While I can sing "I am woman hear me roar ..." with the best of you, there is something about the role of a man and a dad that cannot be overstated or easily substituted. I was raised by a single mom and I speak from experience ... like it or not, we are incredibly affected and impacted by you men, especially the primary man in our lives—our fathers. Your presence or absence, your tender love or harsh tones and your attention or neglect marks us. Men your role is huge—we thank you for stepping up to the plate.
So, this one's for the boys.... (I know I haven't been able to do this subject justice, so I highly recommend Dr. Laura's book, "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands." It would be a great gift for your marriage.)
Beth
