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They are much more low maintenance. DS is 5, and is good with a tshirt and jeans. he's not picky about what he wears, and he pretty much goes with the flow with everything.

Also, boy stuff is cheaper.

^ This. LO is just a fun-loving, easy-going, drama-free little guy. And he's so affectionate.

@FutureMrsMcK: Hahaha, all the penises. Don't remind me.

In my opinion, it's the teen years - enough said.

Also, vests, suspenders, and those little train conductor hats are ridiculously adorable.

My little guy is the ultimate cuddly Mama's boy. I LOVE dressing him, he is like my little dolly! I actually don't think girl clothes are "cuter" at all! He is so adventurous already, it is crazy. I also get a good laugh out of his love affair with his penis already at 11 months old.

@FutureMrsMcK: lol @ the penis comment, true!!
Boys are a bundle of energy in the elementary school years but most parents say they're easier in the teen years! Plus there's not having to worry about female issues like male dominated work fields etc.

Plus even as a girl mom I love the boy baby clothes!!! I totally browse even though I don't have a boy!

My little boy is only 7.5 months old, but I can honestly say that I wanted a boy from the get-go. The boy clothes are so stinkin' adorable. I've been told by sooo many moms that boys are just plain easier to raise in general.

Oh, and boys love their mamas!

Have you seen any little boy pics of your husband? Mine looked so cute as a little boy, that there's definitely a part of me that's hoping for a boy that looks just like him. Also, there are super cute boy clothes. Little suits and caps. Adorable.

I don't have a boy, but my brother was (and is) so laid back! great sleeper, chill, and he's pretty sensitive. all around win!

I'm not as tempted to buy clothes, toys, and other things for X because there not as much out there to be tempted by. But also, there's no sentimental factor for me in buying him things-- what I mean is, there's nothing to tempt me to buy it bc I had it and loved it as a kid. I was a super girly little girl, so there's zero stuff from when I was little that crosses over-- that would work for a rough and tumble little guy. So the cost savings is good. I often tell DH when we're out shopping that it's good we have a boy, or I'd have a harder time restraining myself and staying within our budget.

congrats on your little boy!! I hadn't been keeping a close enough eye on Sept board and missed that you found out! I think you were like me and had preference toward girl, but all the little family blogs I read show so many cute little boys that I've come around to boys too.

I think sometimes sweet does an awesome job proving the perks of boy and how many cute outfits you can come up with! http://sometimessweet.blogspot.com/

lots of cute pics on instagram from her too.

@FutureMrsMcK: this made me lol big time ! I was pushing for a boy big time and am so in love with our little man !

I also know how horrible I was as a teenager and my relationship with my mom was strained at best during that time (she is my best friend now!) I didn't want to have to deal with a moody daughter as payback!

I think it's all in how you raise them, and what the child's unique personality is like. I've met some shy and gentle baby boys, and some headstrong little gals. Some boys like playing house, while some little ladies enjoy kicking a soccer ball around.

Personally, I don't think one is more affectionate over the other, as a rule. My mom had two daughters - I would sit at the door, waiting for my dad to get home, and you literally couldn't pry my younger sister away from my mother. It's all relative.

@FutureMrsMcK: well, according to my husband's logic: girls are so much more lucky because they can do it with anybody they want without worrying about knocking anyone up. Whereas poor, poor men...

I can't explain it, but I've always wanted a son and I think they are the best ever. I can't wait to have a daughter, either. But, a son will lead his family and carry our family name on. And he will protect his sisters and I get to teach him how to treat a lady and I get to see him be an awesome daddy one day.

@Mrs. Jacks: that's the great part about sharing. you get boy cuddles and I get that second baby girl I always wanted! No need for either of us to have a third, since combined we both have four!

to me they are all wonderful and no gender can be attirbuted to one behavior or another necessisarily BUT outside of that: boys are more free to be wild and outspoken in our society. they do not have the pressures girls do on their appearance. there are all kinds of awesome punk rock clothes that boys can rock as well as girls. boys can get bigger and stronger so they can make the house possibly feel safer when you are older. boys are less vulnerable to sexualization. i love having a boy but yeah i think they are ALL just the bees knees and i have seen girls act boyish and boys act girlish.

I adore my boy. He loves his mama. And it's kind of cool to think we are forming a future gentleman and really trying to do it right.

I have one of each, both have their perks- to me there are no bad traits of either. There are just as many cute boy clothes as girls, I don't think behaviourally the stereotypes are correct at all. Every person is unique and different, and that goes with little people too- boy or girl.

I grew up as an only child and I couldn't imagine having a son until I have one!

PROS:
- more active
- faster to learn to walk (at least mine does)
- you can be more rough with them, throw them up in the air, and it is OK!
- if they fall and cry, you'd just tell them get up! You're OK! And they'd get up and be cool. With a girl I'd think you'd baby them more;
- When they do nasty stuff (farting loudly, drooling, smearing food allover their face, acting like a monkey), and you'd think it is funny and cute when it is a boy;
- You tend to spend less $ on clothes;
- When you unfortunately have an "ugly" baby (ie the facial features are masculine / not as flattering), you'd thank God it was a boy rather than a girl!!! I've seen my husband's friend's baby girl (on facebook pics) with thick eye brows flat nose and large mouth, or very very thin hair / high hair receding line even at 3 years old, we always say amongst ourselves oh how unfortunate that it is a girl.... (sad but true!) However, when you have a baby boy with feminine features, it is always OK because they always grow up to be cute popular boys (eg. justin beiber lol)