A Little Left Out!

Ever since we have had little girls, playing with them has been like second nature. I didn't have to think about what might be fun for them, I just knew. Now, I have two little boys who do not seem to like most of what is in my bag of tricks. Yeah, I also get down on the floor and play blocks with them, but my goodness, they are much more impressed by whatever it is their Dad is doing! Yesterday, while they were napping, the girls and I rounded up all of their trucks and cars, anything with wheels. I had decided we were going to have a truck rally of sorts when the boys woke up. Both of them had fun with all of the "boy" toys out, and seemed to even be okay with Mommy's truck sounds! I admit I have been laughed at before for my truck and car sounds! Then, we all played Batman. This was a first for me as well. Garhett and Brenden have Batman's cave with a Batcycle. They also have Joker's house and Riddler's car, along with all the action figures. There are enough figures for everyone and a couple of people get to be two things. I was Batman for a while. Brenden is partial to Mr. Freeze and The Riddler while Garhett likes Robin and Joker. I tried my best at coming up with a good voice for Batman, but apparently did not do good enough. My Batman duties were soon stripped, and the boys moved their things to the window hoping I would not follow. I did try again but this time I was subjected to being the "girl". I tried to kiss Batman, and Garhett looked at like I was insane! He then grabbed my girl and put her in Joker's jail! He looked at me for a few seconds after that and I could tell he was telling me to leave them alone. Naturally I felt a little insulted! I will try being Batman again, and I will stay far away from anything too girlish. I guess I could always throw some things across the room to fit in!