Picture this. It’s -20º below zero. We’re coozied up in the house, me in the warmest jeans I an find, a long-sleeved shirt, sweater and fleece hoodie. There may possibly be a large blanket wrapped around my wist, skirt-style, which I trip over as I walk through the house. But I’m warm, so I don’t care.
The kiddo has a long-sleeved shirt. Undies. And that’s it. He’s pantsless. Because I’ve given up fighting him into pants each morning. Unless we leave the house. I don’t want to be that mom. The one who lets her kids run around in public without pants. Sticking up hair. Dirty face from breakfast. Shirt he’s worn 3 days in a row. Sure, I’ll be that mom. But not the pantsless mom.
So, can you imagine this conversation taking place?
Me to the Kiddo {Pantless, of course. Also, undies-less}: Uh, hey Kiddo, why are your grabbing at your boy parts?
Hubs: Well, they’re there aren’t they?
This is my life. One husband. One boy. Another boy on the way. No painted finger nails or princess costumes for me. Oh no, all that’s in store for me is grabbing of the boys parts.
Please. Help. Me.
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Ah yes, the fun of raising a boy. Wait til you get to the bashful stage. My boy came home from wrestling in wet pants. I asked why his pants were wet and he told me cause he showered in his underwear! Seems he isn’t the only one either. It isn’t just boys either. I just hope my youngest isn’t training for a future career, cause I cannot keep clothes on that child. She is always naked! Does give you ammunition for the later years though!
Hee, hee! That’s hilarious. Good to know that they do eventually grow out of it.
Hah! I will have a house of girls and while I’m thankful for the no grabbing of boy parts, I’m still not looking forward to the princesses and manicures. So not my thing either.
ahhhh yes. The joys of boyhood.
My 4 yr old son likes to go commando on a basis, which means his pants are off the minute i leave the room. ack!
Yep. I’m THAT mom too.
Why is that??? You’d think they would get cold, but no!
OMG that is hilarious! I am surrounded by boys as well, and there are some things that just won’t ever change.
Another thing I’ve learned in a house full of boys? Farts are forever funny!
Oh yes! Even at 2 years old my son giggles every time.
That picture totally made my morning!
LOL! I love it! Plain and simple- I love it!
First time visiting and linking up here. Our house is full of pant-less wonders. Love the pic!
Thanks for stopping by and linking up. Glad my house isn’t the only pantsless one.
Aww! That’s too cute! My daughter hates wearing pants too. You can borrow her anytime you want, she loves getting her nails painted!
Ugh. I have 4 boys and pants are definitely always optional. My 2 year old likes to remove them in public too which is always fun especially when I’m carrying something or can’t immediately get to him and correct the situation. Somehow they always make me look like “that” mom.
Oh no! Thankfully my son hasn’t tried that. Yet. I’m sure the day will come.
must be a boy thing… may I refer you to my post “help! my son just discovered his new best friend” (http://tinyurl.com/2blhluc) … I rest my case
If it’s any consolation, I have three girls and there are pantlessness and grabbing at girl parts. You haven’t totally missed out.
So it’s not just boys who do it? That makes me feel better.
Too funny. I’ve got three boys. There are lots of naked mornings, and potty trips take longer because you realize they’re standing there playing with their boy parts. I usually just sigh and let it go.
This is SO my house in the morning. Can’t wait to add another boy to the mix.
How freaking cute is that. And so like my son. He loves running around naked. He loves to “surprise” me by stripping and the jumping out with a big “Ta-da!”
Dagmar
Hee, hee! Love that he surprises you.
The most common time for my boys to want their boy parts. During a dinner with guests. At home or away. Their hands are under the table grabbing and playing way.
LOL!!!
If it makes you feel ANY better I have two girls and I am always having to tell them to keep their hands off their lady parts in public, they love to sing the song “I’m naked, I’m naked, I’m naked” while streaking through the house. I also have to tell them to scratch their butts OUTSIDE of their clothes when we are out of our house.
Kids are weird.
They ARE weird. That’s putting it mildly!
I also run a pants free household. And LOVE IT!
Until potty training that is.
Yea, found out the hard way that pants-free can be dangerous during potty training. Our xbox and Wii learning that the hard way.
haha, this is so cute! my 2 year old son doesn’t think it’s always necessary to have on pants either!
I’m expecting my first boy this summer. I guess this is what I have to look forward to! Ha!
This and SO much more. Boys are hilarious.
At least boys can’t try to STORE things in those boy parts… Because that talk is “fun” {sigh}
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This had me laughing so hard! I have a little girl though, so maybe it was a pity laugh? I don’t know. If it makes you feel better, we’re not into princesses yet either. She’s all about “Cars” (thanks to My Husband the Gear Head) & “Finding Nemo.”
Cars and Finding Nemo in our house too. Actually, I’m OK with that, I’m not really a fan of all of the princess stuff anyway.
I am experiencing the SAME THING. My 2 year old HATES wearing pants, it’s a fight every. single. day just to get her to wear them. What is it about this age? so defiant.
So true! I compromise by letting him go pantsless at home, but he must wear pants out side of the house. He seems OK with this arrangement.
Oh yes girl, get used to it because this is only the beginning. Trust me. I’m CONSTANTLY telling the 3 yo to get his hands out of his pants. I. DON’T. GET. IT. But at least you know, he’s wearing the pants…. ;-P Cute pic. he he!
I’ve got a hubby’s, an 18 yr old, and a 2 yr old boy so I’m right there with you. My idea of dress up is if I actually march with all clean!
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