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Date Posted: 20:23:00 06/21/25 Sat
Author: Tif
Subject: Re: Hey there fellow boy mamas!
In reply to: Jelena 's message, "Hey there fellow boy mamas!" on 08:03:55 06/21/25 Sat

>I’m Jelena, a homeschooling mom to two amazing
>boys—Leon (9) and Lukas (7)—who are full of
>energy, questions, and yes… frequent smells I
>can’t always identify. 😅 I’m so thankful to be
>part of a space where other moms understand what
>it’s like to raise boys with strong wills, big
>emotions, and even bigger appetites.
>
>In our home, we really emphasize first-time obedience.
>Not because we want little robots, but because I
>believe obedience is training for something
>greater—learning to respond quickly to God’s voice
>later in life. One verse we keep front and center is
>Ephesians 6:1 – “Children, obey your parents in
>the Lord, for this is right.” It’s simple, but it
>sets the tone for so much of our training and
>correction.
>
>We follow a Bible-based discipline approach, which
>means we try to stay consistent, speak truth in love,
>and address the heart—not just the behavior.
>Sometimes that means stopping everything to have a
>conversation about attitude. Other times, it means
>calmly correcting with consequences, even when I’m
>tired or tempted to let it slide. And because we all
>have our tools—I’ll just say it: I keep a
>hairbrush handy in the kitchen drawer. Sometimes for
>taming wild cowlicks… and sometimes for “gentle
>reminders” that obedience matters. Boy moms know
>what I mean!
>
>Life with boys is never boring. Between the wrestling,
>the random noises, the endless snacks, and the “oops
>I forgot to wipe” moments, there’s so much joy
>too. I love seeing the little men Leon and Lukas are
>becoming, and I’m constantly praying for the wisdom
>to guide them with both firmness and grace.
>
>If you’re in the trenches too—tired but
>determined, laughing through the chaos, and clinging
>to Jesus while raising strong, respectful,
>God-honoring sons—I’m right there with you.
>Let’s encourage one another in this high and holy
>calling.
>
>In Christ (and surrounded by Legos),
>Jelena

Hello! I love your message and agree with everything you do eloquently put. What type of diapers are you keeping your boys in? How do the handle things when their diapers get full?

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Re: Hey there fellow boy mamas! -- Jen, 10:22:11 06/22/25 Sun

Re: Hey there fellow boy mamas! -- Jelena, 02:18:00 07/15/25 Tue