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JennZ
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by Hofstra26
Oh god no!!! Not at all!!!
I think as babies and little kids girls are SOOOOOOOOO much easier!!!!! I think as a teen my DD will be a PITA but the past 3 years..........the kid is a DREAM!!! Seriously, she could NOT be easier. I literally cannot think of one thing she does that drives me nuts. She has been an amazing sleeper since birth, she is so easy going, she always listens, she is helpful, she doesn't climb on anything, she can entertain herself, she sits quietly and reads or plays with her toys........in the right way!! It's a breeze having a girl, I truly do not have any stress whatsoever. Easy, easy.
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day.  They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, nothing holds their interest. I thank god every day I have a girl!!! 
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by bayla
Posted by Hofstra26
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day. They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, nothing holds their interest. I thank god every day I have a girl!!!
That's just rude
I have to agree - this statement is completely uncalled for, and I wonder i your "friends" know that you have such a high opinion of them and their children. I lurk mostly these days, but this really gets to me. Neither of my boys are animals, nor are they unruly.
Each child is different, regardless of gender. Part of parenting is embracing the challenges of every day, and of recognizing your own strengths as a person and as a role model. Our children learn from us, plain and simple. Yes, some children will test boundaries more, may become independent sooner, may be better sleepers, or be more lively. I am VERY lucky with my 2 boys, but my older son is definitely a well-behaved child, who has an attention span that puts mine to shame half the time. He is bright, inquisitive, and loves to learn. He is 4, and I can honestly say I've never felt like I've had to "chase" him, or that he is an animal. Quite the opposite...my biggest challenge with him is that I keep him active enough while still allowing him to be a kid. He has always been this way, even as a baby. He spoke early and was very independent by the time he was a year old.
My second son is good as well, but in a different way. He still *needs* his mom & dad, even nearing age 3. He also can find ways to amuse himself, and to learn about what is around him, rather than me find things to keep him interested. Both boys behave in restaurants, movies, stores, etc. Both boys had relatively normal sleep and eating patterns.
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mommyIam
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Re: boys vs girls
boys go to Jupiter to get more stupider
girls go to Mars to be superstars
thats my opinion no emoticons necessary
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maymama
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by MsMBV
Posted by bayla
Posted by Hofstra26
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day. They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, nothing holds their interest. I thank god every day I have a girl!!!
That's just rude
I lurk mostly these days, but this really gets to me.
liar! 28k posts and you LURK  
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| Posted 2/20/12 12:11 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by Hofstra26
Seriously people, if you're going to post on a public forum you need to either get a thicker skin OR at least be able to recognize when someone was ACTUALLY being rude over being just funny in their response. This....... ............indicates humor. Good lord, get over it.
I suppose your history of posting how perfect you have it, and how perfect your child is maybe makes it hard for people to know when you are kidding versus gloating about how much better you are than everyone else.
I am quite certain that many of the posters here have a thick enough skin, what I think we might be short on is patience.
Just in case it's not clear, I could care less if this is rude.
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MsMBV
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by maymama
Posted by MsMBV
Posted by bayla
Posted by Hofstra26
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day. They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, nothing holds their interest. I thank god every day I have a girl!!!
That's just rude
I lurk mostly these days, but this really gets to me.
liar! 28k posts and you LURK
I lurk mostly THESE DAYS. Feel free to use the search function & see how often I post...
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| Posted 2/20/12 12:14 PM |
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maymama
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by MsMBV
Posted by maymama
Posted by MsMBV
Posted by bayla
Posted by Hofstra26
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day. They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, nothing holds their interest. I thank god every day I have a girl!!!
That's just rude
I lurk mostly these days, but this really gets to me.
liar! 28k posts and you LURK
I lurk mostly THESE DAYS. Feel free to use the search function & see how often I post...
i was kidding - ?  a little levity?
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by MsMBV
Posted by Hofstra26
Seriously people, if you're going to post on a public forum you need to either get a thicker skin OR at least be able to recognize when someone was ACTUALLY being rude over being just funny in their response. This....... ............indicates humor. Good lord, get over it.
I suppose your history of posting how perfect you have it, and how perfect your child is maybe makes it hard for people to know when you are kidding versus gloating about how much better you are than everyone else.
I am quite certain that many of the posters here have a thick enough skin, what I think we might be short on is patience.
Just in case it's not clear, I could care less if this is rude.
 Girls turn into moody monsters anyway down the line.... as seen by so many posters here.
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MsMBV
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by maymama
Posted by MsMBV
Posted by maymama
Posted by MsMBV
Posted by bayla
Posted by Hofstra26
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day. They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, nothing holds their interest. I thank god every day I have a girl!!!
That's just rude
I lurk mostly these days, but this really gets to me.
liar! 28k posts and you LURK
I lurk mostly THESE DAYS. Feel free to use the search function & see how often I post...
i was kidding - ? a little levity?
Sorry. I like levity. I just can't tell on this thread!
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| Posted 2/20/12 12:19 PM |
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beachgirl
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Re: boys vs girls
I have one of each. My DD was born first. She definitely was more feisty as a baby than her brother, didn't sleep as long or as well, hated the car seat and the stroller but other than that was a great baby. DS was just more laid back but I think its just his personality more than his gender.
DD is now 6 and apart from the terrible 4's! she is a great kid. DS is 2 1/2 and apart from some terrible 2's he is as sweet as sugar
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BellaRock
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Re: boys vs girls
I have 2 boys. One is mellow, roll with the punches. The other is a crazy tornado.
My best friend has 2 girls. She can describe her two the exact same way I just did mine.
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itsbabytime
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Re: boys vs girls
No. My DS was a very difficult baby - my DD was SOOOOO easy. SO easy. BUT my DS was an easier toddler - my DD is such a difficult toddler. From 12 months on (once she started talking) she has been in the terrible twos
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Daisy32
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by Hofstra26
Oh god no!!! Not at all!!!
I think as babies and little kids girls are SOOOOOOOOO much easier!!!!! I think as a teen my DD will be a PITA but the past 3 years..........the kid is a DREAM!!! Seriously, she could NOT be easier. I literally cannot think of one thing she does that drives me nuts. She has been an amazing sleeper since birth, she is so easy going, she always listens, she is helpful, she doesn't climb on anything, she can entertain herself, she sits quietly and reads or plays with her toys........in the right way!! It's a breeze having a girl, I truly do not have any stress whatsoever. Easy, easy.
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day. They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, nothing holds their interest. I thank god every day I have a girl!!!
seriously????????? Come on now. Out of line.
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Re: boys vs girls
I have heard the opposite and its true for me so far. my dd was awesome compared to how my ds is now, and i'm nervous it is only going to get worse.
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nov04libride
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Re: boys vs girls
Well, my mom used to say to me (apparently a very difficult child) that the girls who never said no to their parents were also the ones never saying no to the boys in high school. So....take your pick.
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NervousNell
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by nov04libride
Well, my mom used to say to me (apparently a very difficult child) that the girls who never said no to their parents were also the ones never saying no to the boys in high school. So....take your pick.
Oh my God I LOVE This!
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KrisT
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by BellaRock
I have 2 boys. One is mellow, roll with the punches. The other is a crazy tornado.
Same here!!
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SlurpeeDad
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by Hofstra26
Oh god no!!! Not at all!!!
I think as babies and little kids girls are SOOOOOOOOO much easier!!!!! I think as a teen my DD will be a PITA but the past 3 years..........the kid is a DREAM!!! Seriously, she could NOT be easier. I literally cannot think of one thing she does that drives me nuts. She has been an amazing sleeper since birth, she is so easy going, she always listens, she is helpful, she doesn't climb on anything, she can entertain herself, she sits quietly and reads or plays with her toys........in the right way!! It's a breeze having a girl, I truly do not have any stress whatsoever. Easy, easy.
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day. They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, nothing holds their interest. I thank god every day I have a girl!!!
I am not sure why everyone thinks this is rude. I have a daughter and she is a peach. My sister has a girl and a boy and the girl is way easier in the beginning then the boy was. Is this the case for everyone? No. But Hoftra26 was just giving her opinion, which was asked of the OP.
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Hofstra26
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by ShaunsMommy
Posted by Hofstra26
Oh god no!!! Not at all!!!
I think as babies and little kids girls are SOOOOOOOOO much easier!!!!! I think as a teen my DD will be a PITA but the past 3 years..........the kid is a DREAM!!! Seriously, she could NOT be easier. I literally cannot think of one thing she does that drives me nuts. She has been an amazing sleeper since birth, she is so easy going, she always listens, she is helpful, she doesn't climb on anything, she can entertain herself, she sits quietly and reads or plays with her toys........in the right way!! It's a breeze having a girl, I truly do not have any stress whatsoever. Easy, easy.
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day. They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, nothing holds their interest. I thank god every day I have a girl!!!
seriously????????? Come on now. Out of line.
Wow Li..........u of all people should know me better and know what I meant. We have known each other over twenty years.
It was an off color comment making the point that boys are way more active then girls. That is all.
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Annie91606
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Re: boys vs girls
As far as newborns/babies, I feel that how "easy" they are is based on their own unique temperament, nothing to do with gender. As toddlers, you will find that differences will emerge, some stereotypes are true, but there are always exceptions!
I have two adorable boys, 4 and 22 months. Yes, they don't sit still much, and they love to run and play and dance and move. Unless they are sick, I try and make sure that they play outside or inside in a way that releases that energy every day.
Is it tiring for this almost 40 year old? Yes. Do I have to always watch the younger one to make sure he is safe? Yes. But I love it!
All of that running may be the reason why they are awesome sleepers, even when they are sick. They make me laugh, bring up my spirits, and it forces ME to keep moving. After having both of them, I still weigh the same as I did on our wedding day. I think I have the both of them to thank- my built in exercise routine!!!
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Bops
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by SlurpeeDad
Posted by Hofstra26
Oh god no!!! Not at all!!!
I think as babies and little kids girls are SOOOOOOOOO much easier!!!!! I think as a teen my DD will be a PITA but the past 3 years..........the kid is a DREAM!!! Seriously, she could NOT be easier. I literally cannot think of one thing she does that drives me nuts. She has been an amazing sleeper since birth, she is so easy going, she always listens, she is helpful, she doesn't climb on anything, she can entertain herself, she sits quietly and reads or plays with her toys........in the right way!! It's a breeze having a girl, I truly do not have any stress whatsoever. Easy, easy.
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day. They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, nothing holds their interest. I thank god every day I have a girl!!!
I am not sure why everyone thinks this is rude. I have a daughter and she is a peach. My sister has a girl and a boy and the girl is way easier in the beginning then the boy was. Is this the case for everyone? No. But Hoftra26 was just giving her opinion, which was asked of the OP.
I cannot speak for all, but for "myself", this is more of a trend thing with this peticular poster....Unfortunately emoticons only go so far, the under tones are still there and quite frankly, it can come off as quite obnoxious...
My apologies to the OP that this seemed to have gone off track....
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Little-J-Mommy
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by SlurpeeDad
Posted by Hofstra26
Oh god no!!! Not at all!!!
I think as babies and little kids girls are SOOOOOOOOO much easier!!!!! I think as a teen my DD will be a PITA but the past 3 years..........the kid is a DREAM!!! Seriously, she could NOT be easier. I literally cannot think of one thing she does that drives me nuts. She has been an amazing sleeper since birth, she is so easy going, she always listens, she is helpful, she doesn't climb on anything, she can entertain herself, she sits quietly and reads or plays with her toys........in the right way!! It's a breeze having a girl, I truly do not have any stress whatsoever. Easy, easy.
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day. They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, nothing holds their interest. I thank god every day I have a girl!!!
I am not sure why everyone thinks this is rude. I have a daughter and she is a peach. My sister has a girl and a boy and the girl is way easier in the beginning then the boy was. Is this the case for everyone? No. But Hoftra26 was just giving her opinion, which was asked of the OP.
I don't think anyone finds her opinion that girls are easier to be rude....it's in the delivery of how perfect her child is and what a dream she is and thank God she doesn't have a crazy, unruly boy. It's RUDE and judgmental and all look at how perfect my life is and yours all sucks.
It may not be the message you intend to send Hofstra, but it sure is the message received.
And if this was the first post of it's kind, most would probably let it go, but this is an unfortunate pattern with Hofstra, who NEVER misses an opportunity to post how perfect her life is....especially on those threads where people may be suffering and looking for support. It's sad really
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Eireann
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Re: boys vs girls
I have two girls and a boy. All were fine eaters and sleepers, but as babies each one was easier than the next. My boy has the best nature of the three. Very easy-going and laid back. Smiles at everyone.
For 11 years I was a teacher; for four of those years I taught boys and girls in junior high. On the whole, I found the boys much funnier, much less dramatic and on the whole, easier. But...there were boys that I couldn't stand and girls that I loved. I went on to teach high school girls for the next seven years and loved it.
So, in my very scientific opinion, it depends on the kid, the age, the birth order, the spacing between the siblings, the parents, the caregivers, and what they've eaten for breakfast
I sometimes wonder though...why are some folks obsessed over the gender of children (and unborn babies too)? When's the last time anyone on LIF--or IRL for that matter--debated the merits of ADULT men vs. women?
Lastly, some might "thank God" they only have girls, but if it weren't for a certain "boy" that little girl wouldn't exist today. 
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by Eireann
I have two girls and a boy. All were fine eaters and sleepers, but as babies each one was easier than the next. My boy has the best nature of the three. Very easy-going and laid back. Smiles at everyone.
For 11 years I was a teacher; for four of those years I taught boys and girls in junior high. On the whole, I found the boys much funnier, much less dramatic and on the whole, easier. But...there were boys that I couldn't stand and girls that I loved. I went on to teach high school girls for the next seven years and loved it.
So, in my very scientific opinion, it depends on the kid, the age, the birth order, the spacing between the siblings, the parents, the caregivers, and what they've eaten for breakfast
I sometimes wonder though...why are some folks obsessed over the gender of children (and unborn babies too)? When's the last time anyone on LIF--or IRL for that matter--debated the merits of ADULT men vs. women?
Lastly, some might "thank God" they only have girls, but if it weren't for a certain "boy" that little girl wouldn't exist today.
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by Little-J-Mommy
Posted by SlurpeeDad
Posted by Hofstra26
Oh god no!!! Not at all!!!
I think as babies and little kids girls are SOOOOOOOOO much easier!!!!! I think as a teen my DD will be a PITA but the past 3 years..........the kid is a DREAM!!! Seriously, she could NOT be easier. I literally cannot think of one thing she does that drives me nuts. She has been an amazing sleeper since birth, she is so easy going, she always listens, she is helpful, she doesn't climb on anything, she can entertain herself, she sits quietly and reads or plays with her toys........in the right way!! It's a breeze having a girl, I truly do not have any stress whatsoever. Easy, easy.
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day. They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, nothing holds their interest. I thank god every day I have a girl!!!
I am not sure why everyone thinks this is rude. I have a daughter and she is a peach. My sister has a girl and a boy and the girl is way easier in the beginning then the boy was. Is this the case for everyone? No. But Hoftra26 was just giving her opinion, which was asked of the OP.
I don't think anyone finds her opinion that girls are easier to be rude....it's in the delivery of how perfect her child is and what a dream she is and thank God she doesn't have a crazy, unruly boy. It's RUDE and judgmental and all look at how perfect my life is and yours all sucks.
It may not be the message you intend to send Hofstra, but it sure is the message received.
And if this was the first post of it's kind, most would probably let it go, but this is an unfortunate pattern with Hofstra, who NEVER misses an opportunity to post how perfect her life is....especially on those threads where people may be suffering and looking for support. It's sad really
Which is a sure sign that their life is proably far from perfect and they need to overcompensate and use LIF as an outlet. That's what it is sad.
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