Not a Rough and Tumble Boy

Talking to a friend today about boys and realized I don't have a stereotypical boy. (My weirdness probably plays a huge part in this.)

First of all, he's cautious. He's not shy or wimpy, just wary of new situations and new people. Just like his mom.

Second, he is obsessive about cleaning off his hands and face while he's eating. As soon as he sits down to eat, he asks for a paper towel. He has even been know to wipe pretend crumbs off of our faces.

Third, one of his favorite times of day is storytime. We happen to have multiple copies of one of his favorite books. Lately, we'll each take one and read it together.

Fourth, some days he would rather spend at home rather than the park or with friends. Of course they always fall on the days when I most feel like I need to get out of the house....

Anyway, the point is that Ethan is not what I think of when I think "boy". And I like it.