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Friday Fodder: Happy Birthday C.J.’s Dad Edition
Happy Birthday to C.J.’s Dad — the most kick-ass husband and father ever. C.J.’s Dad doesn’t get nearly enough credit for how amazing he is. Which is probably my fault because I don’t go on and on about him very often when blogging. “Where’s … Continue reading
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Tagged C.J.'s Dad, hair, hair cut, Monster High, Parents Magazine, Valentine's Day, Valentines
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Reflections: Raising My Rainbow Turns Two
Well, hello there 2013, what do you have in store for us this year? A friend of mine doesn’t like odd-numbered years because they are typically unlucky for her. I thought back on my odd-numbered years. My odd-numbered years include … Continue reading
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Tagged effeminate, Gay, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Monster High, raising a gay child, Raising My Rainbow
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The Problem With Pedicures
“Where are we going?” C.J. asked me. We were loading into the car after a morning at the gym and we had a few hours to kill before we had to pick up his brother. “Someplace,” I replied. “Let me … Continue reading
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Tagged Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Monster High, Orange County, parenting, pedicure, Raising My Rainbow
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I Don’t Want My Boy To Want A Boy Costume
Halloween is a reminder of how much our family has evolved. The Halloween before last, our three and a half year old son wanted to dress up as Snow White and we were panic-stricken. What would people say? How would … Continue reading
C.J + C.J.’s Mom = Interior Design Superstars
C.J. and I had one MAJOR summer project and we finished just before Labor Day, which means we made our deadline. Barely. The project? A total room makeover fit for a gender creative boy who is obsessed with Monster High. … Continue reading
Grandpa Plays with Dolls For First Time, Emerges Slightly Frustrated
My in-laws, Grandma and Grandpa Colorado, are a hunting, drinking, fishing, old-fashioned duo who are, thanks to C.J., newly-committed to learning about all of this sexuality and gender stuff. Their family photo albums are filled with photos of men, all … Continue reading
Here I Am!
Hey Everybody! Some of you have noticed that I went M.I.A. last week. I was actually in Greece on “holiday” as super-fancy people here in the states call it; the rest of us call it vacation. Either way, C.J.’s Dad … Continue reading
