6 Signs That You Might Be Living In A Boy’s World

The numbers in my household are not in my favor.  Even if I count our spayed dog, Emmie, in the mix, I’m still outnumbered by the boys.  I’ve never really minded being a part of a boy-dominated house, and in fact, I kind of love being the queen bee.  But recently, I’ve noticed that this male supremacy has, in very small ways, impacted how I see the world, my knowledge of the world and the way I often interact with the world.  Here are some signs that you too might be outnumbered and living in a house of boys.

1. You know that when someone in your house is talking about a “fair catch,” they are not asking to take turns with the ball.  They are in fact making reference to a football signal used during a kickoff or punt return.
2. When attending a play group for your young tots, you wear a sports bra and gym clothes.  Too many times you go on the run to chase a kid that’s gotten loose and you need to be appropriately prepared for your “workout.”
3. You know the difference between the characters that are a part of the Justice League and those in the Avengers. You also know all of the colors of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their corresponding names. You have no idea why everyone keeps complaining about Frozen. You would gladly take Princesses and catchy melodies over pizza obsessed turtles or watching hulk smash concrete.
4. You have carefully explained the habitats of snakes and sharks to your children with the goal of being factual with details, but preventing ophidophoia and/or galeophobia.  Currently, I have failed, as my one son is scared and slightly obsessed with sharks.  It manifests with him only wanting to sleep exactly in the middle of the bed.  Whatever that accomplishes…
5. Random science experiments occur in your kitchen sink.  Little minds are intrigued by seeing what happens when you mix soda, pasta and egg yolks together.  And of course, all of this has occurred without your supervision, all within the 5 minutes you attempted private time in the bathroom.
6. You are having a conversation with work colleagues about your children and the funny things that they say and do.  You nonchalantly say penis as you share this story.  As you look around the circle the eyes have widened and you realize that penis in certain contexts is seen as offensive, or maybe too invasive of a term for the workplace.  Just because “penis” is said out loud in your house as often as “hello,” does not mean that others are as used to this body part being shouted out so casually in a conversation.

Can you relate with me here?  In what ways are you finding that you are living in a boy’s world?!