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A Man’s Man. Or Boy.

Today we are getting the hood installed in our kitchen. Yes. The one that goes over your stove. Yes, the stove that I’ve had for several months. Anyway, our kitchen is covered with power tools, drills, hammers and ladders. There are loud noises constantly. And Asa? LOVES IT.

He was watching the guys work and a few minutes later I found him with my glue gun “drilling” the gate. He was having so much fun.

toddlers boys grow up

I tried to stay out of the way but every time we went downstairs, Asa would just stare and smile as he watched them hammer and measure and cut. So, after Lydia laid down for her nap, Asa and I watched them work for awhile. He sat still in my lap and literally enjoyed every second of it. When they would leave to get a new tool, he would get up and try to touch something laying on the ground.

But mostly, he’d stare.

boys will be boys

One day he’ll be in the mix. He won’t be content to sit on my lap. He’ll want to be with the guys. But right now I revel in the fact that I get to introduce him to the guy-stuff. I pray my little guy will always be a man’s man. The one that wants to get his hands dirty, help a friend, fix it up and have the broad shoulders to carry others’ loads.

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  1. Zanna @ Zannaland says

    January 22, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    Um. SO. ADORABLE. It makes me want to get our little guys together so much!

    Also? LOVE the color in your kitchen, and the kitchen itself. I may just move in. That’s okay, right?
    .-= Zanna @ Zannaland´s last blog ..Goat Cheese in Puff Pastry with Balsamic Vinegar =-.

    • Vanderbilt Wife says

      January 23, 2010 at 12:27 pm

      Your kitchen really is gorgeous! Love the black cabinets and beautiful wall color.
      .-= Vanderbilt Wife´s last blog ..Into the Deep =-.

  2. Katie @ Heart Gone Walking says

    January 22, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    1. He is so stinkin’ cute.
    2. I want your kitchen walls.
    .-= Katie @ Heart Gone Walking´s last blog ..Two sets of tears =-.

  3. Rachel says

    January 22, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    How freaking sweet is that picture Amanda! I am hoping for a little of both with my son. Sweet, caring, strong and willing to help! Good Luck to us both!
    .-= Rachel´s last blog ..Day 9…Extended angry edition =-.

  4. brandybuzz says

    January 22, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    love the hot glue gun!

  5. Hillary @ The Other Mama says

    January 23, 2010 at 12:21 am

    I would like to eat him up, please. My boys are just drawn to tools, too. And I don’t know why.
    And the ovens? How many, my friend? Do you cater on the side? 🙂
    And I love the kitchen wall color. Fu-un!!
    .-= Hillary @ The Other Mama´s last blog ..Girls Getaway, Bella Band and a Jean Story =-.

  6. Jeni says

    January 23, 2010 at 8:13 am

    I LOVE your kitchen! Where did you get that paint, and what color is it??
    .-= Jeni´s last blog ..Gratuitous Cuteness =-.

  7. Vanderbilt Wife says

    January 23, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    How incredibly cute. Libbie is already such a girl’s girl–she hugs her babies and tucks them in. She also likes to “cook,” putting something in a pot, taking it out, stirring and tasting it. It’s so funny that she’s like that with no prompting from Mommy. Seeing Asa almost makes me want a boy!
    .-= Vanderbilt Wife´s last blog ..Into the Deep =-.

  8. deanne says

    January 23, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    I don’t know why, but this post almost makes me cry. It’s amazing how these little guys are just that, guys!, at such a young age. That, and it’s not something that they learn, it’s just innate! I think it’s sweet that he’d sit in your lap and just watch. The picture is awesome (the one of him in the kitchen, just watching)…..it reminds me of a similar pic of my son at about the same age…..we were at a park and a neighboring house had a dump truck in their driveway dumping something, and my son just stood there are the fence staring, in awe. He’s a transportation kind of my, my little guy is! 🙂

  9. vanessa says

    January 24, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    This is too cute! I love that little guy. 😉
    .-= vanessa´s last blog ..interview at Fantastic Find =-.

  10. Real Life Sarah says

    January 25, 2010 at 11:42 am

    How sweet!!! Your kitchen rocks, too!
    .-= Real Life Sarah´s last blog ..Your Life Your Blog: Blog Buttons! =-.

  11. Lori says

    January 25, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    That is just too precious. I had a little one who did the very same thing and now he is indeed right in the mix. Sweet.

  12. Christine says

    January 25, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    What a sweetie!! And like everyone else, I think your kitchen is awesome!
    .-= Christine´s last blog ..How to cut your time online in half (or more!) =-.

  13. Allison says

    January 25, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    That’s adorable. I know my little guy would be doing the same thing. He will grab any play tool that he can get his little hands on.

    And your kitchen, beautiful!
    .-= Allison´s last blog ..Whole Wheat and Wheat Germ Pizza Dough =-.

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