1. A little boy is someone who goes from “Daddy I’m tired” to “No I won’t sleep you can’t make me Daddy!” In about 33 seconds.
2. A little boy refuses to drink anything except for apple juice and milk.
3. A little boy plays with the household cats and gets disappointed when they walk away (like all cats do.)
4. A little boy won’t tell you what he wants for dinner but either agrees with what Daddy picks, or disagrees with everything until Dino nuggets and macaroni and cheese is suggested.
5. A little boy refuses to go anywhere without his stuffed mouse. (Named Mousey or Cheezer.)
6. A little boy will always complain there is never enough blankets. Ever.
7. A little boy will flop himself across your lap or sit on it randomly, expecting back rubs and cuddles.
8. A little boy will always pick a bubble bath over a shower.
9. But no bubble bath is complete without his rubber duckies.
10. He also might complain that you got shampoo in his eyes (even if you didn’t) just to get kisses.
11. He will randomly fall asleep everywhere, while coloring on the floor, eating dinner, on Daddy’s lap, everywhere.
12. He will want to wear Daddy’s socks, tshirts, pajama pants etc because they are cooler than his own.
13. He is too shy to ask for that new stuffie or toy in the store but you can see in his eyes he wants it so…he gets a new toy.
14. A little boy will refuse to go to doctors appointments without Daddy because they are too scary.
15. He will probably ask for ice cream afterwards and Daddy will give in because he was a good boy even though he hates the doctor.
16. A little boy will ask for trips to the zoo very frequently to see the giraffes. And then want to visit Africa to go see more giraffes.
17. He will probably then ask why there isn’t a giraffe Pokemon, and Daddy will tell him that there is and it’s called girafarig.
18. There will be so many days of watching nothing but Winnie the Pooh.
19. Sometimes it will be so sad to see him cry because of anxiety and depression and other things, that’s when he needs Daddy the most.
20. Daddy better never get tired of cuddles because they will be happening CONSTANTLY.
21. When there is a shortage of tacos in the house, it is a disaster and we must run to Taco Bell to make sure the shortage is just in our house, not the entire world.
22. Taking medicine at night is an hour long process sometimes. “I don’t want to, Daddy!”
23. Little boys have this way of pouting that makes you falter in being stern with them and just hug them instead.
24. Because of 23 you can’t stay mad at them for very long.
25. The question of “Why Daddy?” Is repeatedly asked when a little boy doesn’t want to do something.
27. Always always ALWAYS have a paci nearby. You never know when your little boy will want it.
28. Some nights he will want to sleep in pajamas, some nights he will refuse so he will be naked.
29. A little boy requires lots of body rubs, important spots are his back, butt, shoulders, arms, head/hair, and tummy.
30. You will have to keep the closet door open at all times to show there are no monsters in it. (Also might not be a good idea to watch Monsters. Inc)
31. Sometimes nightmares will wake him up and he needs to be cuddled and reassured he’s safe before he can sleep again.
32. You may have to watch Big Hero 6 several times in one day.
33. Getting your little boy to sit still can be impossible. (And Daddy is the one who has ADHD…)
34. Some days your little boy will be so sad he can’t even get out of bed. Make sure he knows he’s loved, make sure he eats, a bath or shower can wait, make sure he goes potty, and wrap him in lots of blankets and have a movie marathon. Also cuddles.
35. Never. Yell. At. Him. If he does something to upset you, take a few minutes to breathe and calm yourself down, and calmly explain why you got upset.
36. He will probably want to sit on your lap during dinnertime.
37. The best way to get rid of your little boy’s pouty lip is to kiss it and tickle him.
38. No matter how much he tries to convince you, chocolate ice cream is not an acceptable breakfast.
39. A little boy is quite the little rascal sometimes, be patient with him.
40. His hair will get poofy and tangled and everywhere, make sure to brush it at least twice a day. (P.S. He loves when you brush it so he might mess it up on purpose.)
41. “Baby it is 3 in the morning, go to sleep please.”
42. Having a little boy is the most amazing thing in the world. Be patient, understanding, loving, give him all the attention in the universe. 💜
