__"This book is a celebration of boyhood in all its glory."--Dr. Kevin Leman, bestselling author, Have a New Kid by Friday__   
Boys. You find them climbing through windows, hanging off the roof, and rummaging through the refrigerator. They leave a path of destruction in their wake and force you to make rules you never dreamed you'd need. But a life with boys is one of the most exuberant, hilarious, and unexpectedly rewarding ones you can have as a mom.  
  
This laugh-out-loud book joyfully chronicles the crazy behavior, bizarre conversations, and embarrassing public spectacles that make life with boys cringe-worthy--and oh-so-special.  
  
"Funny, heartwarming, edifying, and always uplifting."--Lisa M. Hendey, author, The Handbook for Catholic Moms; founder, CatholicMom.com  
  
"\[A\] gem of a book. It's a field guide, a memoir, a mystery, and a love letter all in one."--Danielle Bean, mother of eight; editorial director, Faith &amp; Family; author, My Cup of Tea and Mom to Mom, Day to Day   
  
__Rachel Balducci__ is a writer and the mother of five lively boys and one sweet little girl. Visit her at her website, www.testosterhome.net.

__Rachel Balducci__ is a writer and the mother of five lively boys and one darling girl. Her website, www.testosteronehome.net, has been nominated for several awards and chronicles her crazy life.

With hilarious true stories and observations, this laugh-out-loud celebration joyfully explores the sweet and wild side of boyhood.

Balducci, Rachel

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

Dedication

Introduction

1. Proper Care and Feeding

Through the Stomach

Health Issues

Rations Irrational

Field Attire

Objects of Affection

The Spies Who Loved Me

Hygienically Challenged

Hair

Hygiene Wars

HairDo's (and Don'ts)

An Uphill Battle

Let Your Aim Be True

2. You Know You’re with Boys When . . .

Competition

(Little) Boys Behaving Badly

Personality

Latest Issue from the House of Tissue

Making Plans

Dangerous Living

Danger and All of Her Accessories

Call Waiting

Questionably Self-Sufficient

My Boys, My Team

Why Do They Stare at Us?

Safety Measures

Mysterious Behavior

3. Family Togetherness

Pleasing in My Sight

Gifts We Offer

Actions vs. Words

Brotherly Love

Trying for the Girl?

Etiquette

Guilty as Charged

What Are They Thinking?

Artistic Endeavors

Why Love and Pain Look Alike

Seventy-Four Minutes ... but Who's Counting?

What You See Is What You Get

Talk Is Cheap

How Did I Get Here?

Neighbors Next Door

4. The Other Heroes in Our House

My Husband, the Boy Scout

Calvin, Our Fearless Leader

The Sun Also Rises ... in Chuck Norris's Eyes

A Higher Power

History 101

Birthday Parties for Boys

5. Keeping Up Appearances

Elements of Style

Traveling with Boys

It's All Greek

Work Ethic

Cultural Awareness

6. Essentials of a Boy’s Life

Lego Madness

Books of the Highest Quality

Most-Favored Toy

Good Stuff

Leisurely Pastimes

Cow Boy

Games We Play

Pellet Gun Control

Fine Arts

7. The Sweet Side

Introduction to My World

How I Do It

Embracing Who I Am

Growing Pains

The Easy Life

Family Charms

Fine Living, Indoor and Out

Oh-So-Tiny Acts of Love

Firstborn Son

The Future Is Wild

About the Author

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With hilarious true stories and observations, this laugh-out-loud celebration joyfully explores the sweet and wild side of boyhood.

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