Friday, June 19, 2009

Infatutation With Penis


So it's another Fatherhood Friday over at Dad Blogs and I thought I would discuss something that is truly unique to dads while asking for a SAHM's opinion: penises. At least I think that is the plural of penis. Maybe it's peni. Regardless, I think people understand what we're talking about here.

But specifically I want to talk about my son and his recent infatuation with his little helper. I walked into the bathroom the other day to help him after he finished going to the bathroom. See, we're in the final stages of potty training. Actually, we're pretty much done. He knows when he has to go, can go by himself, etc. The only thing we've yet to master is pulling up our underwear and pants. It's not uncommon for him to waddle out of the bathroom with pants around ankles. It's actually pretty funny.

But back to the point. I head into the bathroom to help pull up his shorts and I stop dead in my tracks. He has picked up Mom's small make-up mirror and is using it to get a better look at his man parts. And it was a pretty good inspection.

As a guy I realize we are all transfixed by our junk, but I didn't know how to react. I realize it's completely natural, but it was a little crazy. I don't even remember if I said anything. I certainly didn't want to embarass him or stunt his maturation. But still, what is the right response in that situation? Just ignore it? What happens when I walk in on my little girl doing the same thing in a year or so?

Actually that answer is simple:

4 comments:

  1. Dang! Ya know, I dont remember being that curious about my junk at an early age...But now? well, we wont go there....Reminds me too, of a story I hear from a friend recently...her young son is written up in school, weekly...for whipping it out and "inspecting it"..IN CLASS! He is 4...wow...speechless! LOL

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  2. lol!

    I don't now what it is, but boys just have a hard time keeping their hands off. It's like they think it'll disappear if they're not holding onto it 24/7. I have 3 sons and one night they were sleeping in the living room as is their special Friday night treat. We had to get out the camera because deep in sleep, every one of them had their hands down their pants. Oy. (reminder, my kids are 5, 7, and 9...I'm afraid they'll never grow out of this!)

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  3. Dear Kyle,

    You MUST update this blog.

    I feel uncomfortable having the word 'penis' listed in my bloglist updates.

    (no, not really, but you should still update)

    ;)

    Amie

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  4. It's like they think it'll disappear if they're not holding onto it 24/7. I have 3 sons and one night they were sleeping in the living room
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