OMG DS! LOL, I have no idea how to handle this one...

Court0026

DS has discovered himself (obv at this point) and is starting to get very comfortable talking about his penis and what is going on with it.  Today at rest time he actually fell asleep (he hasn't napped in MONTHS) and when I went in to check him, he was naked from the waste down.  I slipped the pull-up back on and laughed about it.  When I asked him about it at dinner, he got this funny look on his face and told us that he used the tools and the tool box (he sleeps with his Handy Manny tools) to tickle his penis.  DH was a lost cause because he had to leave the table- he was trying so hard not to laugh.  We have explained many times about time and place with him touching things, but the tools thing was new territory.  Any suggestions?  I am so over talking about penises and he isn't even 3.   We talked about keeping the tools clean and pee and what the tools are for, etc.  DH took him aside after dinner and they talked about not doing that again.  Seriously dying over here.  I want to see if he fits into his 24 month onesies still, but that seems mean.

kevinandmonica2011

I don't have any experience or advice (no LOs yet...)... but I just wanted to tell you that your story cracked me right up.  Gives me an idea of what I have to look forward to.  Hopefully YH will be able to tame your little wild man.

Good luck!!!

battybtags

No advice since I have a girl, but I know my SIL has dealt with this with my nephew since he was young-he talks about it constantly, tells her when he has an erection (he doesnt know the word yet, but describes it), etc....I have no idea what to suggest but it sounds like it's a pretty common thing for boys (of all ages!)

TinyPinkBug

I wouldn't worry about what  he does in private.  I would just be sure to teach him the line of where and when it is appropriate.  In his room, by himself, good.  In public, in front of people, not good.  Anything more than that is just going to confuse him.  He doesn't know what sex is or that is sexual at all, just that it feels good.  You don't want him to feel like he is doing any thing wrong either.  I would also try to keep the line of communication open between you and him, but try to set limits on where he talks about his penis.  Like it is OK, to talk about it at home with mom and dad, but not OK to talk about it with a random lady at the grocery store. 

Court0026

TinyPinkBug:

I wouldn't worry about what  he does in private.  I would just be sure to teach him the line of where and when it is appropriate.  In his room, by himself, good.  In public, in front of people, not good.  Anything more than that is just going to confuse him.  He doesn't know what sex is or that is sexual at all, just that it feels good.  You don't want him to feel like he is doing any thing wrong either.  I would also try to keep the line of communication open between you and him, but try to set limits on where he talks about his penis.  Like it is OK, to talk about it at home with mom and dad, but not OK to talk about it with a random lady at the grocery store. 

This is exactly my new concern.  I think we are doing okay with the messages we are sending him about what he is doing is okay in his room (although the tool thing totally threw me), but I cannot wait for him to say something like that to my grandmother or at school [:P

 

Court0026

I am also glad you girls are amused!  I am mortified (and amused).

jnk062602

Haha, my friend has a 4 and 2 yo boys.  She says all she hears about all day long is penises. 

Court0026

jnk062602:

Haha, my friend has a 4 and 2 yo boys.  She says all she hears about all day long is penises. 

Laugh away, your time is coming

jnk062602

Haha, I know!  That was the first thing I thought of when I read your post.  And then I wondered if my boy could just wear the backwards sleep sack at all times.

dle927

This scares me!  I'm not equipped to deal with these things either!  Suppose I'll have to be fairly soon, right?

abba916

as the mother of a boy- this makes me giggle- L isnt here yet but he does like to point out his penis during bath and changes...

I agree with Tiny~ I wouldnt worry about his private moments- all boys touch themselves (and continue as they become men)- if you had the , "Ok we dont discuss this at price chopper but we can talk about it at home.." then I think its all you can do..

Don't be mortified-- he's comfortable exploring himself- yay! 

abba916

jnk062602:

Haha, my friend has a 4 and 2 yo boys.  She says all she hears about all day long is penises. 

nice to know what i have to look forward to. 

Ashnmike528

jnk062602:

Haha, I know!  That was the first thing I thought of when I read your post.  And then I wondered if my boy could just wear the backwards sleep sack at all times.

This might not go over so well in college.  :-)