It's A Guy Thing

Lately Little John has been identifying more and more with his dad. If you ask him, he's a big boy (pronounced beeg bOY with an emphasis on the oy). Mommy and Kailey are girls and if he sees something pink or girly, that's a "Mommy" or "Kailey" thing. Blue, manly things are "Daddy" or "John" things. If Daddy gets up to go out of the room, Little John will switch to his deeper voice and tell me, "We're going, Mom." I love to see this natural progression as he realizes that he is a little man and wants to grow up to be like Dad. I remember reading James Dobson's book, Bringing Up Boys, and him talking about the importance of this time in a boy's life. I am incredibly grateful for a husband who makes this so easy for our son. A husband who is here and involved in a daily way that makes Little John understand what men do. He already knows so many things that his daddy has taught him. For instance that we treat ladies gently and with special treatment (I love that one). John makes it clear that his sister already falls into that category and will be treated accordingly. He also knows that Daddy works hard for us every day and plays "going to work" often with his little briefcase. He also knows that Daddy always gives me kisses and whenever he sees someone kissing he says, "Aww. That's cute. Like Mommy and Daddy." He'll never "leave for work" when he's playing without giving me a big kiss. He is so proud when you point out that he has done anything the way his dad does it. I am praying so hard that he will even now also be desiring to be just like his heavenly Father. That Little John's desire to imitate Him will be even stronger and more of a driving force in his life. I know that through my husband's unconditional love and the security of his authority that it will be easier for my son to see God as a loving, strong Father who wants what's best for His child. What a blessing these amazing dads are for our boys!