Saturday, December 31, 2011

I Am Surrounded by XY Chromosomes

And I am losing my perspective because of it!  For the past 3 consecutive days I have been in high school gyms with several hundred wrestling boys and male coaches and dads and a rare mom. Testosterone is everywhere and I can't escape from it!  Like last night, 4 of my boys were standing around the kitchen island eating pistachios.  I didn't even notice that they were standing there only in their boxers until my daughter pointed this out to me.  I don't even hear the constant references to bodily functions and odors. I expect if there is a ball anywhere someone will throw it.  If there is a doorway with trim someone will try to jump to touch the top, if there is a cardio machine the boy will see what really happens at the very highest resistance level. Being back around my daughter made me realize what I am used to!  I am happy I am going out tonight and wearing sparkles, make up and shiny nail polish!   Happy New Year!
Posted by Annmarie Pipa at 8:58 AM

32 comments:

  1. Hello!
    Thank you for leaving me a comment so that I can visit & follow your blog back!! WoW ... it's funny how we can get comfy in our daily routines & something little like sparkles & nail polish can cheer us right up!!! Wishing you a fabulous New Year!!! :)
    Thanks
    ~ LF

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  2. New Follower!! Thank's for the Follow!
    -Mom of 3 Boys

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  3. This just cracked me up!! Thanks for making me smile. As you newest follower, looking forward to your posts. Happy New Year!

    Thanks so much for stopping by Mindful Moms Network~
    Jen
    http://www.intentionallyinspiringmamas.com/
    http://www.facebook.com/MindfulMoms?ref=ts

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  4. Momto8, I am glad you found me on the blog hop! I can so relate to this post. I'm a mom to 6. I have 5 boys and one girl (Thank you, God)! I have 5 at home still with my oldest away at college. Their ages are 8, 9, 13 (girl), 18, 19 and 23. Life is busy!

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  5. Best wishes for the new year!!! :) This post is hilarious, I really enjoyed reading it. :)

    xo -S

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  6. Hahaha! I can totally relate! I am the only girl at home. Thank God my kids are not going to an exclusive boys school otherwise I am doomed to be with tons of testosterone lol! Thank you for dropping by my blog. I'm a new fan and follower! :)

    LadySoda

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  7. Happy New Year! Enjoy your night out!

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  8. Happy New Year! Enjoy the sparkles!

    Pam

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  9. Hi, i am visiting from bloggy moms, and yr new follower too. tks a minute and visit my blog
    www.burundanguitas.blogspot.com and why not become my follower, you are welcome there.
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  10. Thanks so much for stopping by! I came over and followed on GFC and RSS Feed. Hang in there. Life has it's challenges and it is like a roller coaster. Some days are better than others and hopefully the good outweighs the bad. Have a great weekend! Happy New Year!

    Mary@http://www.mmbearcupoftea.com

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  11. Hi and thank you so much for following my blog. Most of all thank you so much for linking up your blog on the New Year New Followers blog hop! :)

    I hope you have an amazing time on New Year's Eve and be safe! :)

    Nancy
    The Chrancy Family

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  12. Hey there, Im am laughing my but off, this is so true, as a mom you just adjust, with all the boys friends around we just do. Thank you for stopping by and enjoying the post Healthy Ways To Start The New Year!! Thanks again, Karren

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  13. So funny, my son is very little but being the only girl in the house is definitely an experience! Following you from the blog hop.

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  14. Happy new year. :-) so, it is not only in my house that males go around in their shorts without regard to the sole female around eh? :-))

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  15. LOL! Too funny!
    Thanks for commenting on my blog & following. Just stopping by to return the favor. And, glad I did!
    Happy New Year! ;)

    Cathy Davis
    www.sidetrackedmom.net

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  16. Hey my new friend and thanks for stopping by the Simple Life. In a way we are a lot alike. I was the only boy with 2 younger sisters so when I got married I wanted a boy to carry on the Langley name and ended up having (4) girls. One of them lived only 5 days and the other 3 are grown now. My baby has my 2 grandsons who are 3 & 5 and all boys. If you go back a little ways you can see them at their Christmas program. I am also your newest follower. Have a happy new year and I look forward to getting to know your family.
    Odie

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  17. lol men of all ages. Sounds like you needed that sparkle moment. A friend from 99% blog hop

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  18. Follow you back. Thanks for stopping by Made.By.Jess

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  19. how funny, I am usually surrounded by all females! thanks for stopping by, following you back!

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  20. This is pretty funny. I wonder if this is how my dad felt being in a house full of girls!

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  21. I wouldn't even know what to do if I had sons. They're probably be wearing pink. :-)

    Happy New Year!

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  22. I love this and so know exactly how you feel. I have my husband, son, brother, and two male dogs around me all of the time. When my daughter was born I discovered pink. I can't wait until we can get our nails done together.

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  23. Great post lol. I never used to be around men like that lol

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  24. I'm the only female in my household :) Your post made me laugh because it is so true! Raising boys is fun :)

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  25. Ahh, Im glad Ive got one of each, Id hate to be out numbered. LOL Im foloowing out back. :)

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  26. Yup--need to keep those womens chromosomes right out there!!! I am following you back!!

    Michele aka MikiHope
    www.mikishope.com

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