tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post2921230363445542636..comments2023-11-01T16:14:45.338-07:00Comments on Sole Searching Mama: Raising Boys: 10 Loving Lessons Just For MomsSole Searching Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-21149790668906975572014-12-12T14:19:37.164-08:002014-12-12T14:19:37.164-08:00Just found your post, love it! I have 2 boys 5 &a...Just found your post, love it! I have 2 boys 5 & 7 and they are the most energetic and loving little men! I have to remember to step back sometimes and let their creative and active ideas fly.jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-11297163995476006952014-06-11T16:12:09.768-07:002014-06-11T16:12:09.768-07:00I just came across this post on pinterest, I thin...I just came across this post on pinterest, I think God may have done some intervening here. I am a mom of 4 boys and pregnant with #5 which we just found out that it's another boy. oh and I'm also from Kansas, Must be something in this Kansas water. My boys are 12, 9, 4, and 1 1/2. I know all will work out because it is what God has planned for me but I am also doing a lot of praying . I look forward to reading more of how you embrace and find the joy in 5 boys. Nicole J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-10347903210780049212014-05-15T13:54:44.900-07:002014-05-15T13:54:44.900-07:00Oh, bless your heart. I know deeply the longing y...Oh, bless your heart. I know deeply the longing you must have for a girl. And, yet, somehow just as we allow ourselves moments of disappointment in not having a girl, we must at the same time exercise a great faith in God's plan for our family. Why the Lord wants me to have only boys will always be a mystery, but one I trust is fulfilling a great, unseen plan :). Hang in there, you can do it!!Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-64801218398443662952014-05-15T12:24:26.445-07:002014-05-15T12:24:26.445-07:00I am a mom to 3 boys and just found out today that...I am a mom to 3 boys and just found out today that my expectant twins are 2 more boys... I need a heart to relate to. I'm glad I found your blog. I'll be reading. theBreedveldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04522892500917202495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-5112243594289038962014-05-11T11:28:32.589-07:002014-05-11T11:28:32.589-07:00When I was pregnant with my twins, we kept the gen...When I was pregnant with my twins, we kept the gender a surprise. I already had two girls, and I PRAYED for boys ..... <br />God knew exactly what I needed. My boys love me fiercely, and have encouraged me to embrace the loud, the messy and the beautiful aspects of these sweet young men in my care. <br /><br />I love this post, Susan. <br /><br />My goal for my sons is encouragement ..... we live in a culture that doesn't appreciate the value and dignity of men and fatherhood, so I want to make sure I'm giving them a firm, solid foundation. <br /><br />Dianna@The Kennedy Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500717403567536590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-28113565657848034142014-05-03T04:06:10.855-07:002014-05-03T04:06:10.855-07:00Loved reading your post.
Happy mother's day ...Loved reading your post. <br /><br />Happy mother's day to you and god bless your family!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506503188123849024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-24648852699040617252014-01-16T06:25:26.903-08:002014-01-16T06:25:26.903-08:00Loved reading this post! I too have 5 boys(althoug...Loved reading this post! I too have 5 boys(although 1 is a foster son) and my oldest is also called Ben(Benny)! Its really refreshing to know that the way my husband and I try to parent our children is not unique after all. We want to train them up to be mighty men of God, with a heart of love and a gentle spirit. Thank you so very much, you have made my day<br />God bless you<br />Sarah Seeds<br />Leicester<br />EnglandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-23545623700066023282014-01-15T11:33:02.022-08:002014-01-15T11:33:02.022-08:00Hi Susan,
I just finally got around to reading so...Hi Susan, <br />I just finally got around to reading some of your blog (wanting to for a while...) and especially loved this one, seeing as we have at least one boy so far - even if he's only 5.5 months...<br />I'll definitely save this as advice for the future...<br />BarbaraBarbara Lavellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-12955541555825581252013-11-17T19:47:36.720-08:002013-11-17T19:47:36.720-08:00Loved your post. I have three sons (and 3 daughte...Loved your post. I have three sons (and 3 daughters and a great husband) and spent 12 years as a Cub Scout Den leader. I really like boys a lot. That being said, some boys really do have medical issues that manifest as bad behavior. In twelve years, I only saw 3 and one of them was mine. I was actually able to deal better with the other two boys (different years) because of the experiences I'd had with my own son. Cindy Shipleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208471387230982597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-53222499814415635712013-10-01T20:57:21.297-07:002013-10-01T20:57:21.297-07:00Refreshing :) I have a son and I've read a fe...Refreshing :) I have a son and I've read a few of these "everything a mom needs to know about raising a son" lists. Most are pretty repetitive and full of things I feel we all should already know. Take your son on dates, give him good role models, etc. <br />This was actually relatable and REAL :) Thank you!Reneehttp://facebook.com/renee.zimmerman1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-59167333253467521822013-09-18T09:34:43.213-07:002013-09-18T09:34:43.213-07:00I am the opposite. I have three girls then my son,...I am the opposite. I have three girls then my son, my baby. I love my girls to pieces but my son...nothing prepares you for the feelings a mother will have for her son. Nothing! That said, he does do some pretty gross stuff! I read your post and loved it. You hit every point exactly and the added humor made it that much more enjoyable to read. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544185213746159372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-83905098145326080802013-09-12T17:18:45.402-07:002013-09-12T17:18:45.402-07:00I would write more but I think my older one is swi...I would write more but I think my older one is swinging a broomstick at the little one, thanks for such a great post!! :)Jessica Dimashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756582014183596338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-84083160493404768532013-09-12T17:18:13.989-07:002013-09-12T17:18:13.989-07:00I REALLY needed to read this and enjoyed it so muc...I REALLY needed to read this and enjoyed it so much - THANK YOU! I'm a mother to 2 boys (2 years old and 7 months old, so I'm totally clueless). I needed to hear #1, to know that that's okay for them to act crazy and to LET them do it. Jessica Dimashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756582014183596338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-54169157681942626852013-07-23T15:58:44.785-07:002013-07-23T15:58:44.785-07:00Hi Susan. I just found this post and love it. I...Hi Susan. I just found this post and love it. I'm a mother of two boys. My oldest (almost three) seems to have boundless energy. So glad to know that you have experienced the same thing. I enjoy his energy most of the time but one thing that has been difficult for us is getting him to sit still when needed (i.e. church, dinner out with friends, etc.). Do you have any recommendations for that? <br /><br />I agree about the weapons. I always expected to be really opposed to it but when the moment came I was surprised to find that I was actually ok with it. Thanks for the reassurance that I was not wrong in believing it was ok for him to express himself this way.<br /><br />I love point #9 as well. I've actually been learning with my husband that sometimes I need to back off, and it makes perfect sense that the same is true with my boys. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Jennifer @ Little Silly GooseAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496857844423927442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-66302666590629530432013-06-12T16:54:53.580-07:002013-06-12T16:54:53.580-07:00Susan, great post! Thanks for sharing what all of...Susan, great post! Thanks for sharing what all of us boy moms deal with (although some are mainly in my future as my boys are small...lol). And, as always thanks for linking up at Thriving Thursday!Crystal @ Serving Joyfullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459759066722381215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-1186772826602270682013-05-16T09:40:33.322-07:002013-05-16T09:40:33.322-07:00Susan, thanks for contacting me over at Bookish Ca...Susan, thanks for contacting me over at Bookish Catholics! My good friend Lauren Gulde is the author of that blog, but my main blog is at www.mama-jules.blogspot.com I would LOVE to keep in touch with you, I'm planning on making frequent stops here! :) Have a blessed day!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093178608034450446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-13689556606063214132013-05-16T09:14:19.784-07:002013-05-16T09:14:19.784-07:00You can do it, Anne!! Enjoy the journey with your ...You can do it, Anne!! Enjoy the journey with your sons, this precious time with them will pass us by before we know it!Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-38798812520873754982013-05-16T09:13:26.754-07:002013-05-16T09:13:26.754-07:00Thank you, Victor!!Thank you, Victor!!Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-10506077039433750052013-05-16T09:02:44.962-07:002013-05-16T09:02:44.962-07:00Thank you for such a thoughtful comment, Julia!! Y...Thank you for such a thoughtful comment, Julia!! You are so blessed to have 3 boys, and they are lucky to have you for their mama!!Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-54710599630448048192013-05-16T09:00:58.355-07:002013-05-16T09:00:58.355-07:00So glad you came by!! Enjoy your little guy!!So glad you came by!! Enjoy your little guy!!Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-11606288961588268412013-05-16T09:00:28.542-07:002013-05-16T09:00:28.542-07:00Thanks, Colleen!! Yes, sometimes it's hard to ...Thanks, Colleen!! Yes, sometimes it's hard to let the boys just be alone with dad, but they really do need that time without mom hanging around.Sole Searching Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791024176229050045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-48011673949341649752013-05-13T07:39:38.850-07:002013-05-13T07:39:38.850-07:00I just love being a mom to boys! This list is awe...I just love being a mom to boys! This list is awesome - especially about letting them get some guy time with Dad - I think we naturally do that, but I should focus on it more. Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451797365712728579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-2911099939507219162013-05-11T11:50:04.680-07:002013-05-11T11:50:04.680-07:00Guest blog? Gulp! It's so nice of you to sug...Guest blog? Gulp! It's so nice of you to suggest that, but I won't hold you to it!<br /><br />I just thoroughly enjoy reading about another family of five boys! :)Laura Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108081477711821273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-28829866665300822462013-05-10T18:31:35.750-07:002013-05-10T18:31:35.750-07:00Thank you for this!! As a new-ish mom to a 3 year-...Thank you for this!! As a new-ish mom to a 3 year-old boy, everything you mention is reassuring. Every single point is something I've noticed, but especially the NEED to move. I worry about ADD, but maybe I should relax a bit and give the kiddo more of what he wants- fresh air and space!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039084287472642442.post-28446511044645916632013-05-10T11:53:22.985-07:002013-05-10T11:53:22.985-07:00YES!!!! and Thank you!!!!!!! :)
We've got 3 ...YES!!!! and Thank you!!!!!!! :) <br /><br />We've got 3 boys, and I wonder how many more God may bring into my life, including those who gather at our home at intervals throughout the day, for years to come. :) I will keep these words close to my heart- they sing out with truth and love! I can't tell you how many times the same thoughts have occurred to me, and I have read enough parenting books to author one myself. It can be so difficult to be an advocate for boys, especially in the beginning when you don't understand why your son insists on shouting and pounding and wielding weapons when other kids are content coloring. (no one wants to color in my house anymore except me, unless it's with explosive paint). <br /><br />Loved your insights on the video game culture. I can't stand the sedation of their minds. Long live the wall dents and the mud-streaked floors! :) #6 cracked me up. Reminds me of when Lightning McQueen is taking advice from Doc and says "Thank you. Or should I say...NO thank you!" I grew up in as 1 of 4 siblings (3 girls and 1 boy) and am sad to admit I used to be very anti-weapon and quite helicopterish about it. I'm still anti-intentionally harmful violence (but gladly overlook the karate/wrestling that goes on in the trampoline). I cringe to think of what I may have done to my eldest in the early days. <br /><br /> I have felt called to be more vocal about the needs and gifts of boys in my writing and blogging, and I deeply appreciate the wisdom and encouragement you have shared here today! Many happy blessings to you from one "boy"sterous home to another! :)<br /><br /><br /><br />Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093178608034450446noreply@blogger.com