I am not sure what it is about me that never craved having a daughter. I have a great relationship with my Mom, I grew up with 3 older sisters and 2 younger brothers. I love buying frilly, pink dresses for my niece I was a Mary Kay Consultant for many years and enjoy getting dresses up. I guess I am waiting for my son's to bring me home a ready made daughter (once the hard work is completed)!
Well meaning friends would say "Don't you want a daughter?" Usually this question would come up doing our neighborhood weekly Friday afternoon "Happy Hours" while we idly watched our kids chase each other through the back yard of this week's hostess. Watching the young female species shriek and yell as they were spayed with water balloons, I could honestly say "Not really".
For me it is simple. I like being the Queen! Although I admit that all those male hormones racing around our house (even the dog is a male)is sometimes a bit much, I love being the only female. I love it when my husband tells the boys "Is that appropriate language in front of your mother?" I love it when they come up to me and give me a big hug and say "I love you". I love attending their hockey, lacrosse and baseball games. I love the presents they give me - how many daughters would buy the DVD movie "Old School" for their Mom's anniversary. It's all about Mom!
Being surrounded by males, I am much more likely to take time for myself - to get a pedicure, go out to lunch with friends, read a good book.
I am so proud of my sons, I have never felt a void in having a daughter. My sons have taught me not to take things so seriously. That sometimes just being in the same room with people is as bonding and important as sharing all of your feelings.
I have always felt that the best conversations I have had with my son's was when we were driving somewhere. Shoulder to Shoulder, we were able to share confidences and concerns.
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