I have no experience with a second as our Nick, aka Nickman or Little Man (at 6 ft. 210lbs and 25 years old) was an only child. No matter the circumstance, second child, only child, boy, girl...you'll think of things to worry about. We worried because he had no siblings. So we learned how to play guns and hide behind trees and fit into t…
I have no experience with a second as our Nick, aka Nickman or Little Man (at 6 ft. 210lbs and 25 years old) was an only child. No matter the circumstance, second child, only child, boy, girl...you'll think of things to worry about. We worried because he had no siblings. So we learned how to play guns and hide behind trees and fit into the playground slides. But here are some truths I learned. 1. You cannot tell them you love them or hug them too much. 2. Spoil the hell out of them but firmly teach them what is right and what is wrong. No one but you and them will know how spoiled they are because they won't fit the stereotype of a spoiled child. When they always know their boundaries, they will also appreciate how much you have done for them. 3. Read to them every day and teach them that a good book is a movie in their mind. Boys (at least my Nickman did) like Richard Scarry and Captain Underpants. 4. Boys will talk to you and let you know what's going on when they are damn good and ready. So back off Moms. They're not as gabby as us girls. 5. Hang on and enjoy the ride. It will fly by. The minute they leave your womb, they begin leaving you. Your job is to get them ready for that and you'll figure out what to do with yourselves and your much quieter house when the time comes. And lastly, you cannot love them or hug them too much.
I have no experience with a second as our Nick, aka Nickman or Little Man (at 6 ft. 210lbs and 25 years old) was an only child. No matter the circumstance, second child, only child, boy, girl...you'll think of things to worry about. We worried because he had no siblings. So we learned how to play guns and hide behind trees and fit into the playground slides. But here are some truths I learned. 1. You cannot tell them you love them or hug them too much. 2. Spoil the hell out of them but firmly teach them what is right and what is wrong. No one but you and them will know how spoiled they are because they won't fit the stereotype of a spoiled child. When they always know their boundaries, they will also appreciate how much you have done for them. 3. Read to them every day and teach them that a good book is a movie in their mind. Boys (at least my Nickman did) like Richard Scarry and Captain Underpants. 4. Boys will talk to you and let you know what's going on when they are damn good and ready. So back off Moms. They're not as gabby as us girls. 5. Hang on and enjoy the ride. It will fly by. The minute they leave your womb, they begin leaving you. Your job is to get them ready for that and you'll figure out what to do with yourselves and your much quieter house when the time comes. And lastly, you cannot love them or hug them too much.
Congratulations!