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Posted by kateyz

Harrison is nine also and he too STINKS! I had no idea a boy could smell so bad. I'm glad to hear that I'm not alone in this :-)

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Posted by BAmy

Marsha dear...

I have no idea what you mean because my boys stink no matter what. I can't get the "backyard" smell off of them. But anyway, yes, Gevan and Jacob wear deodorant now. It is strange...very strange.

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Posted by DanielleW

ROFL. We haven't hit the smell yet but DS knows that his dad and all of his brothers were very blond until they hit puberty when all of their hair darkened. I thought I saw some brownish hairs on his head the other day. What was his response?

"Oh Yeah, hitting puberty. It's coming" said in a very sing songy voice. Now why in the world would this be such a good thing for him? But it did make me laugh.

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Posted by Anonymous

I started having the same problem with my oldest (who will be nine Friday). I said BOY YOU STINK!!!

Now he thinks he's so cool with "man deodorant" and we even bought him some "man soap"...LOL

Nikowa
knowledgehouseacademy.com

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Posted by homeskoolmom

Bubba just turned 9 last week and he's been wearing deodorant for over 2 years now! I was really surprised when I started smelling my 6 year old! MIL says he needs to drink more water but I've had no success with that! And getting the boy to put deod on has been something else... you'd think he wouldn't want other people smellin him. Our Walmart here (and health food store) carries a safe alternative it's a salt based roll on that actually works really well when he remembers to wear it :)
Blessings,
Christine
yeah, I'm too lazy to log in, and I'm going to bed now...

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Posted by homeschoolingKatt

ROFL !!!
Yes, I know that feeling of Oh my they are growing up.
Vicki

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Posted by Anonymous

Nine?! really? Gracious. Well, I have an 8.5 year old, so I appreciate the warning. I had no idea that was even possible so early.

Hope the air clears 'round there!

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Posted by deedeeuk

That is too funny! Then again, McGee turns nine TOMORROW?!?!?!?! So maybe I better go sniffing........

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Posted by Anonymous

We call it the McDonald's cheeseburger smell! Can you tell we aren't a big fan of the clown, lol!
Toni
http://thehappyhousewife.com

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Posted by Amy Beth

asdfj jkil;j;klj .. Rachel says that her armpits smell like Doritos. Somehow, I just can't stomach eating Doritos anymore because I realized that they DID smell like Doritos.

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Posted by SchoolinRhome

Too funny- the fact that it is a sign of maturity yet he displayed goofy immature (yet so funny) behavior.
Praying for you and your family! I hope you have a good week and enjoy the early signs of Autumn!
SchoolinRHome

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Posted by 40winkzzz

You ain't smelled nothin' til you've smelled a 13-y/o after football practice! Or even his stuff! He takes off his equipment and leaves it in the mudroom while he showers and it stinks up the whole mudroom!

RYC-- actually, when the water seeped into the basement two wks ago, Huz took off and left ME to take c/o it! Grrr-- I was not happy and he knew it. And you know, I'm glad *he* didn't work on it while *I* was gone, b/c he would have thrown out a lot of stuff that I want to keep. (Or maybe that would be a good thing...) I already had to dig a slip'n'slide out of the dumpster from when he cleaned the garage over the weekend.

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Posted by SurvivingTheTestosterone

What is it about little boys??? Even my 5 year old can be outside for all of 30 seconds and come in smelling like a wet puppy. I grew up with a big brother and you would think I would be somewhat immune to it but evidently I've blocked those memories. LOL

Hugs,
Amanda

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Posted by Anonymous

lol... I think that's just a 'guy' sense of humor in general. My hubby would do the SAME thing,, haha Now the trick is getting him to remember to apply the stuff each day. When I was first introduced to deodorant, i seemed to always 'conveniently' forget to put it on... but once I had enough of my friends tell me that I needed it, I never forgot again!! :)

love jess
we2r1preston.blogspot.com

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Posted by sagerats

Oh I know what you are going through! Even though we have been through the, "how to apply deodorant" steps, time and again, my youngest prefers not to go through them. His armpits are highly ticklish, he can even tickle himself! Putting on deodorant is a rather painful experience for him. It's sad when you have to stand there and watch your son cry while putting on deodorant.

Abiding in the Vine!

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Posted by lori@allyouhavetogive

Marsha...
Hayden has a combination of "stink" and "wet dog" smell...he's 8....oh yeah.....he's had the deodorant talk...now I have to keep him from using his sisters in a pinch:)

old spice meets love's baby soft...not good...but better than stink...
lori

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Posted by KarinKath

I am not ready for my little ones to grow up either.
Thanks for the chuckle...and the sentiment.
Ah, poor mommies---they grow up too fast!

Just this morning I held Ava Rose and told her that I wanted to hold her a bit longer because soon she will be too big to hold. She said, "you don't want me to grow up big?"
Such wisdom at 3!

I don't want her to grow up at all.
I DO want her out of diapers though! LOL

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Posted by theheartofthehome

DS will be 9 in 4 months! Is this what I have to look forward to? Already?!? I mean, I have already had enough of hearing the "passing of gas" followed with, "Hey better out of the basement than out of the attic!" The kid doesn't realize that is truly is better "out of the attic than the basement." Bleh.
So I guess I will be also waiting for the McDonald burger smell. Yeah, we don't like the clown either....
Thanks for the heads up, Marsha.

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Posted by SuperAngel

how funny! He is still such a sweetie even if he's stinky! :P

I have to say you MUST go see Fireproof! I am still excited about it and I saw 3 days ago! I am still pondering and thinking about different things from it. I really want to see it again! I would love to know what you think about it, when you see it! :)

I am glad you don't think I post too much! :) I was so excited to get a comment from you! :D You made my day!
Love you!
Amanda
http://superangelsblog.com

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Posted by SteveWalden

Yes, we too have discovered that 9 year-old boys do smell, and they can't tell they do either. Why he needs to shower when he just did that yesterday is beyond him still.

Ditto too on the parental pride mixed with boo-hoo-ishness. As I understand, this doesn't any get easier over the next 10 years.

Edited by SteveWalden on Oct. 1, 2008 at 8:50 PM

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Posted by danielle-laryn

i just told my 10 yr old that he was finally starting to become a man and was getting his "man smell"! He thought it was sooo cool and with deodarant, i started not pinching my nose around him!!

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Posted by LIFE

Marsha, I was praying this morning and you came to mind friend. I continue to pray for you and your family.

Boys are so gross arent they? They are so incredibly funny though! They stay little for such a short time.

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Posted by Anonymous

Boys are certainly a different breed, aren't they? Men are too!

;)

Randi

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Posted by Annemarie

I have no idea what causes some kids to get it younger, but Rebekah has it and she isn't even 8 yet! Of course it has only happened on days when it is really, really hot and she is very sweaty, but still, it was definitely BO. Eeeek!

This summer we adopted the Drews family haircut for Andrew. It certainly made cutting his hair a breeze!

~Annemarie

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Posted by amada

Oh my word. We are smelling my 9yo too! For about a month now, we've had to start getting him in the habit of deodorant too. Matter of fact, that alone doesn't seem to be enough! We are working on having him shower every day or at least every other.

I didn't know this happened at this age!! I'm so glad to hear that my boy is not the only one with smelly pits! hahahah.

I've loved your last couple posts. Very encouraging.
Still praying.

Amy
Trujillo, Peru

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Posted by MooseBerryMountain

My 9 year old son has the same stuff going on....kinda just started all of a sudden this summer! I needed the laugh...thanks for sharing!
Tosha

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Posted by moreofhim

Yes, it's time for that, dear friend! As the Mom of two boys, I remember well the day we discovered they needed a little help in the body odor department. If it makes you feel better, they do start to care that they stink and as they mature, you'll find that a huge part of your drug store bill is body sprays, deodorant, body wash, cologne, etc. It's true!! They smell better than me! I always know when my oldest son is leaving the house because I hear the "ssssst. . .ssssst" of the body spray can going off about 30 times! LOLOL

You are in my daily thought and prayers!!

God bless you ~ Julie

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Posted by ladyhawk82158

Been there, done that. And we even started out with nice little cute, perfume smelling deodorants, but about another year or so down the line found that didn't work! Now when we're shopping for those supplies - it's straight to the name-brand, full-strength stuff!

And yes, while we (mature) parents think "eww" these kids still think it's funny!

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Posted by JenIG

good heavens, i *know* what you're talking about. yes, it DOES start early.

love you, Marshie!
Jen ~ http://Jeneralities.com

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Posted by Anonymous

Oh no, I've been living in blissful ignorance, completely blocking out the fact that my sweet young man will someday be stinky! And 9!? That's only gosh, that's only about 16 months away. Yikes. At least I have that long to work on the hubs about getting a convertible for our trips home after hockey practice ;o)

Hugs,
M~
http://faithhopeandlove-fhl.blogspot.com/

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Posted by Lisa

I finally got our 11-year-old son some deodorant recently, after noticing an odor when I get close to his head. He definitely needs it daily. They sure grow up fast!

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Posted by callmekate

Lucky me, I was born without a sense of smell! But that's not such a good thing when my husband noticed my oldest's body odor and I began to wonder how often he had offended others without my knowing! But I know what you mean - it's a mixed bag of emotions. My oldest is now 13 and is getting a bit of a mustache as well! How can this be? Not yet, anyway!

The hard part is getting them to USE the deodorant!

You are still in my prayers,
Kate

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Posted by JacqueDixonSoulRestES

I read this last week, and I can't believe I didn't comment...
But, I have to comment today, because BO is not such a noticeable problem when you live with goats... male goats... the bucky kind.

Eric came in today after tangling with the bucks, and I thought I was going to pass. out. I saw him coming and told him to STOP. [I could smell him when he came into the room] I didn't let him come any closer, but, oh boy, could I smell him!

Now, it isn't always that bad with the goats, only when they are in rut, but oh boy! and, it isn't a "musk smell" either! LOL

So, while I am beginning to notice the 'young man smell', I am thankful it is not as bad as he smells coming in from the barn!! Hahaa

Take care my friend, and I hope this gave you a good laugh! And, btw, I hope you know you are always welcome to bring Dash up here and check it out!!

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Posted by 40winkzzz

Thanks for your encouraging comment on my anniversary post! I appreciated it. As for the football game, well, my other comment on that post (which you probably read) was from a TX "buddy" as well. It is so odd to think of things like sunscreen and football games in the same sentence. :-) And then I have a bloggy buddy from AZ who says it is still in the triple-digits there (or was last week, anyway). Here, we've been below freezing already (in the early morning) and have had daily fires in the fireplace for an entire week! Like many others around here, we are determined to stick out early Oct w/o turning on the heat, even when it is 62 degrees in the house.

Now that i think about it, I made an earlier comment on this post about stinky 13-y/o football players. Now I will try to imagine the stink of a 13-y/o football player in the Texas heat! (No thanks.)



Edited by 40winkzzz on Oct. 5, 2008 at 5:08 PM

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Posted by MistyKrasawski

Yup, they get stinky . . . and tall, too! I understand exactly what you mean about the proud plus sad feeling. The girls were in a wedding this past weekend for a sweet friend whom we've known since she was 8 years old, and it just seemed so impossible that she was getting married, for Pete's sake!

Hugs to you!

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Posted by jennfromtenn

My boys had a friend visit for the weekend awhile back, and after a day spent outdoors, they were ready to be hosed down. Their friend, who was 8 at the time, took off his little shirt for his bath and I almost fell down. Big-boy stinky. I never imagined it happening until much later. So I feel for you. I cannot even imagine how this house will be smelling in a few years.
And on a side note- Marsha, you are so very brave and strong. You are such an encouragement to me. Your faith is a beautiful thing, and I feel so blessed after reading your blog. You guys are in our prayers daily.
Jenn

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Posted by halfmoon girl

This post made me smile. My 9 year old boy came up to me a couple of weeks ago and said "My friends all say I stink". He wasn't upset, just matter of fact and added that he thought he needed me to buy deodorant. My mature answer was " Are you sure, let me smell!" Yup. A faint odor, darn! His 5 year old brother watched that and now enjoys sticking his nose right in his bro's armpit to check the situation out daily.

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Posted by my2kids4Him

I know what you mean. My son was about that same age when we noticed stinky armpits.:) It's still a battle to get him to remember deodorant everyday and he's 12 now:)
I want to let you know I have kept your family in my prayers. I haven't posted anything before now, because I simply had no words, just prayers.

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Posted by ams

My daughter started having the same problem at the age of eight, she is now nine. I felt like you and couldn't believe we had to buy her deoderant at the age of 9! But it works and the rest of us don't have to smell that smell anymore =0)

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Posted by mhabrych

My friend has a 9-yr-old and she told me recently of the same experience, getting him deodorant, etc.

My son is 7 and I still tell him to stop growing up!! LOL!

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Posted by homeschoolingKatt

Hi Marsha,
Just checking to say hello and let you know you have been tagged...it's all Kristen's fault...hee hee
check out my blog for details.
I posted some Breezy Mountain pics ...hope you guys are enjoying cooler weather.
Vicki

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