11 Things About Raising Boys Moms Wish They Knew Sooner

Life will be loud, very, very loud

Boys have two volumes: Loud and LOUDER. For parents looking for a little peace and quiet, having a boy in the house can feel like being in the middle of a monster truck competition during an encore. Rest assured moms-looking-for-quiet, you’re not alone. “They are loud, absolutely fearless, and crazy messy, but in a second they can turn around and run up to you to give you the biggest hug and kiss—and in that moment everything stops for just a minute,” says Patricia, mom of one.