When you’re a mom of boys, they mean everything to you. However, no mom of boys can get off easy. It takes a lot of time and energy to raise boys. I’m sure every mom of boys that is reading this right now can agree to that. If you’re a mom to boys, you need these hacks in your life.
7 Hacks Every Mom of Boys Needs in Her Life
Get used to the dirt
I don’t think there is a boy mom alive who ever thought she’d be dealing with so much dirt. To moms of boys, dirt is something you’re going to need to come to grips with it. Boys love to roll in it, play in it, and most importantly wear it. Get used to the dirt. Also, your son will need to get used to taking showers!
Play clothes are a must
Boys don’t see a difference in nice clothes and play clothes. A major “moms of boys” hack is to realize play clothes are a must. Get your boys used to the idea of playing outside in their play clothes. Let them know that their good clothes stay put up for special occasions. Let’s not ruin all of our good clothing, outside in the mud.
Invest in a good stain remover
Since boys are so good with dirt and sometimes bad with knowing which clothes are appropriate play clothes, invest in a good stain remover and read some of our laundry tips and tricks for getting stains out. If your boys are always getting grass stains on their pants, here are some great tips to help you get grass and dirt stains out. They are the worst!
Pack snacks with you *everywhere you go*
My boys are always hungry, which means I need to have snacks with me all the time. It’s something I’ve had to come to grips with. The snacks don’t need to be fancy as I’ve realized my boys will eat almost anything. I keep an “emergency” supply of snacks in a container in my car. You just never know when hunger will strike and a “hangry” kid is NO fun when you are out and about. I also keep a snack drawer in my pantry for the hungry boys in my life full of healthy snacks and foods that will help keep them full.
Put an emergency change of clothes in the car
I can’t tell you how much times my boys have needed their emergency clothes! They spill, get wet, get car sick, etc. Having an extra pair of clothes and shoes has come in handy more times than once.
Get used to the amazing hugs
Every mom of boy should get used to the sweetness of having boys. Get used to the amazing hugs. Your sons are going to love the hugs just as much as you do! Little boys love their mamas!
Embrace the crazy
I spent the first few years of motherhood, trying to keep every little thing organized, cleaned and planned. Once I let a few things slide and embraced the craziness that comes as a mom of all boys, my life has been a lot less stressful. I don’t allow my boys to just run wild, but I’ve found that small and insignificant things can often be overlooked and life will be just fine. There isn’t anything better than getting to be a mom of boys!
These are just a few hacks that every mom of boys needs in her life. Do you have any hacks to add to this list?
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