Moms of "Boys"

I am always seeing blog posts talking about being a mom of a boy. A boy that tracks in mud on his sneakers. Would rather be playing baseball (and breaking windows) then doing anything else. That loves to ride his bike off jumps he builds in the driveway. But what about us moms of the types of boys?

I'm not saying that my son is in any way less of a boy then the next, but I don't feel like I fit in the category of "a mom of a boy". Yes he does love to dig in the dirt and play with his Army men, but he also loves to set all his books out around his room and play library. And given the choice, he would spend the day watching cartoons or playing video games. He loves to ride his bike, but there is always some hesitation after not riding it for a while as he is scared of falling and getting hurt. He loves to wrestle with M, but he easily gets upset and will start crying.

My son may not fight society's standards of a "typical" boy, but that does not mean he is any less of a boy. I think people need to broaden their sights and see that boys aren't all thrill seekers who have spent at least one summer in some sort of cast by the age of 10. Some boys like to play it a little more safe, and that is perfectly OK too.