So, you’re having a boy?
Congratulations!
My boys bring me so much joy
Soon, you’ll know it too.
What will it be like?
Four superhero bundles
terrorize my house.
Yet, there are moments,
like when they pick me flowers,
that make my heart melt.
You’d think they don’t care
but, they will be perceptive,
and notice your needs.
They might make you lunch,
like my 3-year-old did once,
when he heard me say,
“There’s no time to cook!”
The peanut-butter sandwich
made sloppy, with love.
There’s just one warning,
I want to pass on to you:
Remember this tip —
Always check the seat
before you sit down to pee;
It’s probably wet.
33 Comments
melissa
i love that last part!!! i always have to check before sitting…either, the toilet seat wasn’t put down or someone peed all over it!! i have 3 boys and 2 girls…and, all of them pee on the toilet seat!!!
cate
i loved this haiku! especially since i have two little boys under the age of 2.5 that terrorize my everday…and fill my everyday with sunshine! 😉
happy Friday!
Toni
My lone boy is just now one and I was terrified of having a boy. So far, he is 180 degrees opposite of my daughter at this age but he is wonderful, too.
I love the line about the toilet seat- hee!
Great ‘ku!
Secret Agent Mama
Oh, Susie, this haiga is soooooooooo true! My boys are everything you mentioned in here, and more… XOXOX
Cathy
Ha!
I love it – I’ve got two boys over here and am so happy with them! We will have it sooo much easier during their teenage years than all those people with girls!
Jennifer
So sweet! And I’m sure, true. My son isn’t pottying on the potty yet, but I do have a husband that I have to watch out for!
Yogamum
My son is always insisting that his sister is the one peeing on the seat!
Great haiku!
storyteller
Very clever piece about living with your four boys!
Hugs and blessings,
melissa
see…i just got done leaving a comment, thanking someone else for words of encouragement…and then…i get your comment. 🙂
i know…it’s a losing battle. there are waaaaaaaay more demons in this house, than angels…me, being the only angel!!! oh well…it won’t be long until they are making a huge mess in their college dorm room and i can have a nice, neat and quiet house!!
melissa
I have two boys and can soooo totally relate. Fortunately, they are old enough to start cleaning their own damn bathroom! 🙂 Let’s hear it for flushable wipes!
Kathryn
That was the best haiku I think I’ve ever read. Having 3 boys of my own I love reading stuff like that. It seems people always feel bad for me that I don’t have a girl, but what a blessing my boys are. That was gorgeous. I loved it! Just for that, I am bookmarking you!
Julie
Mamas of boys are blessed.
HG
Love that Ku and the last part is to true. I only have 1 boy but he does love his momma.
Beck
Having boys is WONDERFUL – mine is a constant delight.
Heather
This is so great! Brings back lots of memories, too. I really enjoyed reading through your blog. Especially love the old barn post! Thanks for stopping by! ;o)
janet
oh i LOVE this! my 3 boys are out of the house now … i can sit down with confidence since i know my girls wont have left the seat up (or peed on it).
Gift of Green
You are brilliant!!! LOL!
slouching mom
This is fabulous. All of it so true.
You are clever!
Anglophile Football Fanatic
You took the words outta my mouth. And, I want a whole bushel full of boys.
Missy
When I was a little girl I always dreamed of having a girl, always had girl names picked out, never even considered that I might have a boy. Instead I was blessed with a little boy who is the sweet angel of my life, and who I can’t imagine life without.
I have a cousin with *EIGHT* boys — I think she has finally given up trying for a girl!
bill
Even though I tell my daughter that what I *really* wanted was a puppy, I have to admit that boys are one of my two top choices when it comes to having a child.
Rebekah
So very true and wonderful! The toilet seat… I will catch on eventually! He thinks it’s funny when I scream from the bathroom EWWWWW! Whatever makes them smile…
phyllis
great ‘kus…so true so true. i was sure i was going to have only boys…so much so that when #3 was born and a *girl* my hubby and i both said “are you sure?” to the doctor. he laughed…yes, i’m sure! he said….
(un)relaxeddad
The one thing we’ve managed to train him to consistently do is to lift UP the toilet seat!
louann
This is so great =) Very Very true. I never imagined how much warmth I would feel around my boys =)
mayberry
Perfect!
FOUR boys … I am in awe.
mothergoosemouse
Thanks Susie! Those birthday boy quotes – I’ve been reading them out loud to Kyle, and the two of us are crying with laughter. Here’s hoping my little boy comes up with gems that are even a fraction as funny!
Jenny
You are talented. For real.
Leslie
Yay! You entered! I’m so glad. I LOVE these. Just fabulous!!!
Leslie
Hey! You’re a finalist – in two categories!!!
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