Proof That Boys Will Pocket Just About Anything!
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Parents of boys know one thing for sure: you must always check your son's pockets before doing his laundry. Why, you ask? Well, little boys love to shove just about anything and everything deep into their pockets — and nothing ruins a good clean load of laundry like a melted Chapstick or loose piece of gum. I have no idea why our young men love to keep such random treasures in their pockets, but it's just another one of the many joys of raising boys. So take a look at some of the crazy stuff these mamas found in their kiddos' pockets. Source: Shutterstock
The Big Rock Pocket
Every mom-of-a-boy's rite of passage: the day she finds the first rock in his pocket. Source: Instagram user ohmygwad
The Acorn Collector's Pocket
He's got the acorn collection off to a good start. Can't really say the same for his earplug collection . . . Source: Instagram user carissaalgea
The Heavy Metal Pocket
Son, is that a wrench in your pocket, or . . . oh yeah, it is. OK, phew. Source: Instagram user bedlamgurrl
The Trashy Pocket
It looks like someone just obliterated a serious candy stash. Source: Instagram user tiffanygjackson
The Chapstick Pocket
Thank goodness the cherry lip balm was found before it hit the dryer. Source: Instagram user mysoulfly
The Glow-in-the-Dark Pocket
Honestly, that old key is pretty sweet. I probably would have pocketed it too! Source: Instagram user mekaismom
The A Little Bit of Everything Pocket
This boy took the phrase "finders, keepers" to a whole new level. Source: Instagram user jacelyn305
The Colorful Pocket
Or maybe he thought the term was finders, keypers. Source: Instagram user blairswest
The Au Naturel Pocket
I'd love to know what he was planning on doing with that stuff. Source: Instagram user jacksonink
The He's-So-Grounded Pocket
Someone's got some explaining to do! Source: Instagram user mybrileybunch
The Shark Tooth Pocket
Where on earth would he even find a shark tooth? Source: Instagram user jonesjodi
The Emergency Preparedness Pocket
When disaster strikes, this kid is ready. Source: Instagram user dora_et_al
The Backpack Pocket
"This was in my son's backpack. I have now come to the conclusion my son is a clepto.... I know somewhere in his school there are desks being held together by chewing gum and sheer will power." Source: Instagram user kchenna
The Marbled Pockets
I'm beginning to notice a theme; almost all boys' pockets have a round object, something from nature, and at least one piece of trash. Source: Instagram user rubyinthedustnz
The Suspicious Catapult Pocket
I have a suspicion that someone got nailed with that Lego. Source: Instagram user radianthomestudio
The Happy Birthday Pocket
And he hasn't even had any birthday parties lately. Source: Instagram user cvlaovich
The Balloon Pocket
Four balloons and one and a half bats. Not too shabby. Source: Instagram user bondgirlbeth
The Army Men Pocket
A mom never forgets her first time washing a load of her son's army men. Source: Instagram user bexpics
The Rocky Road Pocket
This boy has really upped the rock ante with his pocket full of treasures. Source: Instagram user sybrowsky
The Perfect Pocket
A feather, cards, a dinosaur, a balloon. This is what dreams are made of. Source: Instagram user nanahuchy
The Wocket Pocket
I have idea what a Wocket is, but I'm pretty sure it's in this kid's pocket. Source: Instagram user akotnour