this is why

I always wanted a girl. People said no I didn't...too much drama, too many outfits, too many Barbies, too much crying.  I still wanted one.  I wanted dance classes, braids, paper dolls, pink swimsuits.  Later I want a daughter who CALLS ME from college because she WANTS TO, someone to cook Thanksgiving dinner with, someone to lay on my bed and watch trash TV.

 Then this morning I looked outside to find this.  This...the same mess I clean up every minute of my life.  The hole that must be dug next to our BBQ.  The boys' favorite pasttime. 

I said under my breath, "This is why I wanted a girl."

 Not that I don't love raising boys.  I adore them.  They are so funny and so simple. Like Larry at Ross with my mom yesterday...some nice lady approached them and told Larry what a handsome boy he was! and Larry responded, "Poop."
See? Simple.  But still.

 Already Lux is such a break from wrestling and climbing and light sabers and Karate kicks.  I feel like I have someone on my team.  I picture us saying someday, "You guys have fun camping.  We're going to get pedicures and dinner.  See ya."

What a nice surprise.