Where Did My Baby Go???

Yes, welcome to the next phase of being a mommy to a boy, lol. I am sorry, but I did laugh at the smell that situation. The comforting thing is he is only doing it at home. I have an 8 and 4 year old boys. When these two get together the whole dinner is of burps and more. As long as he is not doing it in public he should grow out of it just fine. Of course I keep saying that when my husband does something, but I do still have hope, lol. Good luck.

Hi Robyn,

I have 4 boys 12 y.o., 10 y.o, 7 y.o. 4 y.o and well they are all different the first was real calm and kinda imature so he still is doing some growing up for his age and he still is calm and very well behaved, as for my 10 y.o. well he kinda blew us away when he was born he is active and loud and thinks everything is funny noises, faces, cartoon characters you name it he will laugh and find something funny about it, my 7 y.o. is my guinius(spelling?) he loves school hates vacation and loves to learn anything he can soaks it up like a sponge but yet has his moments when he gets into his older brother giggles moods they laugh and laugh till finally I have to send them to their room to calm down and so everyone else can take a break from their sillyness, as for my 4 y.o. he thinks the same words are funny and now has his baby sister (2y.o.) laughing too they hears something that sounds like someone is passing gas and they laugh and ask who did that. and laugh if they do it so it is normal as long as you explain that their is a time and a place for discussing it and not discussing it like home with just mom and dad maybe grandma and granpa and not at the stores or returants that is what I had to do is just let them know that sometimes it is funny even for adults and sometimes it is having bad manner and not everyone thinks it's funny. He will soon learn when it is okay and not just talk to him about your preference of his language and if you feel something is k or not. As for 3 y.o. ya they do kinda leave babyhood behind at this age and they grow really fast from here so enjoy all those mispronounced words now because soon they get very clear and as for the being a boy thing at this age they start to relixe I am not a baby any more but a big boy and to they know the difference of boy and girl so the all boy is going to come out now. It can be alot of fun though enjoy it and hey go dig in the squishy mud with him I know I still do when I can. since I have 4 boys and 1 priscy daughter I try to enjoy both ends.
Have a great day
V.

Robyn,

I ask myself "where did my baby go" and she's 17!!! But about your son, it's all completely normal, even at 3. They love the potty jokes and I don't believe boys ever grow out of that! As long as he doesn't share his potty habits out in public, (my son once pulled down his pants and peed on the playground. When we asked why he said he didn't have time to get to the bathroom; besides he says "I turned my back away from the people"). When the potty talk starts at home try to ignore, or quietly say "we don't talk about such personal things, or "we don't say those things..." but I'd recommend not to make a big deal out of it. He's trying to get your goat, and it is very hard not to laugh! Once my son was in the bathroom and called his dad, quite urgently, so my husbands runs in there and find Andrew feeling his testicles and was scared to death, he said "daddy, there's something in there!". One day, you'll share your stories as well, and you'll be able to laugh too! Not to worry Mama!

V. T.

This is only the beginning!!!! Hahaha! I have a 7 year old that has learned so many wonderful things at school (and I'm not talking about reading & math). It is hard not to chuckle when they say things that surprise you so don't be too h*** o* yourself. I think just a little explanation to him, "It's not nice to say that" or something like that, and quickly changing the subject so he knows it doesn't get a rise out of you when he says things like that. He's just testing the waters & sowing his "independent" oats. Just wait...Hahaha! Good luck!

I know how irritated you are! Our son was well-mannered like yours but when was 3 & just starting preschool, he started the potty-talk. I REALLY did not like it. So, at the suggestion of his preschool teacher, I told him the only time he could use potty talk was in the bathroom. It seemed to work. Your son may also be doing it cuz he sees your reaction so you may want to just ignore it or maybe let him know that you won't talk to him when he's talking that way & to use nice words. For some reason, boys seem to get very intrigued by bodily functions starting at about 3ish & it sometimes continues. Our son is 6 now & reverts back to it when he's w/his buddies. As much as I don't like this stereotypical phrase, "Boys will be boys." It is a phase & you will get through it.....& then move on to the next phase! Good luck!

I think the person that said 'terrible two's are the worse, their child never saw three...' Cause I think 3's are soooo worse.

When you find your sweet boy, let me know if mine is with him.

The "potty humor" is TOTALLY normal (my almost 7 year old still has some occasional issues with this) and usually peaks around 4 or so. The more attention you give him for it (good OR bad attention), the worse it will get. If he only does it at home try your best to ignore him or redirect him (without addressing the potty humor). If he's doing it in public, let him know it's not an appropriate public discussion topic and move to some other topic. He will eventually outgrow it (I think we are almost there).

It's the essence of a boy that age can't restrict.

A good book to help you cherish the man he will become is

"Wild at Heart"

It's sooo good. It will help you understand your husband too...if you are married. I loved it.

This is completely normal for his age. All kids get amused by "bodily functions" at around 3. My daughter is 4 and she is just now starting to grow out of it..its been a long year. They think itsso funny because of the reaction they get from it. When my daughter use to pass gas...all those little ones in a row...I made the comment once "wow, a string of pearls". My daughter remembered it and now whenever she has gas she says "mom, listen, a string of pearls" then she bursts into laughter. All I can say is don't pay much attention to it and this too shall pass.

Robyn,

Sorry, but I about fell over laughing when I read your post...welcome to being the mother of a 3 year old boy :)

As far as the "potty" words go, we do have a rule that Michael (and now Hannah) does not say them outside the bathroom. He will be turning 7 in a couple of weeks and has really has a conscience about it. Now that he is in 1st grade it is getting a little harder because the boys at school say things all day long; which I know Michael joins in with them while at school. He now also wants to add "sound effects" to his list of talents which we are trying to curb....oh, the joys of being a mom of a boy!!! I LOVE IT!!!

M.

my son is 2 1/2 and he is doing those things now. I have to say enjoy it. It is him showing you his personality. He won't always be gross and as long as he keeps up with all of his other manners then ok. Just enjoy your son for who he is. It will pass!!! I was a preschool teacher thats how come I can say it since I haven't come to the passing of my own childs grossness yet.

LOL.... your son will teach you more about men than you ever thought possible. It is normal - - - I raised 3 daughters and now with my 5yo son - - - I feel completely inept as a parent most days... He is the light of my life and gives me more love than his 3 sisters combined, but he is - a man....

Just keep on track that he knows the language is inappropriate in public and when guests are in the house. I am also teaching my son it's inappropriate to talk to ladies that way - use his sister's as an example... It is just funny to them and always will be...

Try to enjoy him and allow him his manliness

This was very common amongst the 3 and 4yr olds when my son was that age. He still thinks it's pretty funny when his 3 1/2yr old cousin does it and that will start him on the potty humor for a few days. Even some adults think this is funny humor, I am sure we have all recieved one of those forwarded emails, right. Maybe not, but it is pretty normal.

if he doenst do it in public, and seems to know right from wrong, let him be a boy. you dont want to make him feel like his body or bodily functions are not normal or to be uncomfortable or ashamed of himself. boys will be boys, i have a 5 year old that did the same stuff.

I am sorry to say if you scold him he will just do it more and more. He sounds like he has a wonderful sense of humor.
Lets face it the things could be worse, he could be expressing his new found interest in a more disgusting way. Just enjoy him, he is at the funniest age. Another important thing how can you punish him for talking about pee or poop, isn't it a vital in successful potty training that he understand and be able to verbalize it? Sounds like he is already there.. Hope this helps, Sincerely, M.

Dear Robyn,

No, you don't have to punish him. Truly - men come from somewhere, don't they? And here you have a little man on your lady like hands. It reminds me of my favorite uncle. He was a true corker and lots of fun - Always joking and singing and playing the piano or guitar. The house was just jumping and happy when he visited.

I just shake my head at my little 2 year old gr grandson too. He is just like your son. I guess you are right he is just a boy. Have fun,
C. N.

Hi Robyn,
Welcome to the world of boys. I have three of my own, they are 6,12,and 13. The good news is by the age of 6 they are more reasonable about doing these type of things in public. on the other hand unfortuanately it does not end the gross little conversations in the privacy of your home.Boys are boys and the gross nasty stuff is very much a part of thier world. Sorry, but it does get better.