<em>(photo by Kate)</em>

<em>Today's Boy Genius! is Kate from <a href="http://katelittlehouse.squarespace.com/">Little House</a>. When I first read <a href="http://katelittlehouse.squarespace.com/home/2011/5/23/in-praise-of-boys.html">Kate's post </a>at her blogI had to remind myself to breathe -- all I could do was say "yes! yes!" as I read her words. I think that fellow mothers of sons will no doubt read her words and recognize themselves, so I've asked Kate if she would be our next <a href="http://frogandsnail.com/category/ideas/tips-boy-genius/">Boy Genius!</a> and she agreed -- thank you, Kate, for sharing your wonderful post with us at the Society!</em>
<blockquote>
<p style="text-align: left;">I love being mother to a boy. In fact (deep breath) I don't feel a trace of envy for those of my friends who have a girl or two (or three). But what is it about society and boys? The consensus seems to be that boys are trouble and parents of boys are to be pitied. Disruptive, noisy, aggressive and doomed to fall behind at school. Too often that is the view of boys that I find in the press or, sadly, at the school gates. And it just doesn't fit with my experience. For instance, I could have chosen photos where Joel is drawing, reading or playing with his soft toys. Many of the boys I know love to do all these things; activities that are usually presumed to be the preserve of girls.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">But why should we denigrate, for example, the sheer force of nature that is a boy outside? Climbing, running, hunting for bugs, enjoying the world with all his senses. I love that the little boys I know have boundless energy and enthusiasm. Their default position seems to be 'hurray!' I love the physicality of the pillow fights and wrestles and chases and matches - and hugs hugs hugs. I love how slights and arguments are quickly forgotten. I love that no thought is given to mud on trousers or scuffs on shoes. I love the way my son wants kisses and affection and promises to do so even when he's old (by which he means 17).</p>
</blockquote>
<em><a href="http://katelittlehouse.squarespace.com/">Little House</a> is a delightful blog, and I think you will enjoy it. Please visit her at her blog as well!</em>

&nbsp;