Comments on: the joys of boys.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:38:54 +0000

Listening to who Atticus is telling/showing you that he is – is one of the best things you can do for him. And who Atticus is – is remarkable and wonderful (as well as energetic and rough and tumble.) It’s good that you gave him the dolls and the pink clip because we shouldn’t just assume that “boys will be boys,” and he should know he has choices about what he likes to be and do. But it’s even more important that he feels free to be who he is with your blessings, even if who he is baffles you sometimes! And he still looks like himself – although I do see his grandpa Ray in him often!

By: Daniel Miles

Daniel Miles — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:29:44 +0000

Balls are Andra’s number one favorite toy too, and trains might be number four. Sometimes I wonder if boy-stereotyped toys are really more about energetic-type toys. But I love your awareness of how Atticus has already begun to inhabit himself, even if that’s very different from his parents. Good for him! And good for you for encouraging and celebrating it.

By: Marlo

Marlo — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:55:09 +0000

When you talk about “wondering where Atticus came from” it reminds me of a friend of mine who is the opposite- he grew up in a rough and tumble family of boys and he’s into writing and acting. He talks about going hunting with his dad and writing plays in his head instead of looking for the animals. I love that you’re embracing Atticus for being himself! Also, I think he totally looks like you & Mike-besides the awesome curls.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:09:13 +0000

Isn’t it an amazing study in nature vs nurture?! Berk still sleeps with his baby doll & I avoided even having trains and cars in the house for the longest time…yet they gravitate toward them still. Honestly, I was shocked, and humbled a little.
Hooray for Atticus for being brave and dirty and adventurous! And hooray for you for letting him be himself!