Tag Archives: Queerty

My Son The Dressmaker

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

One of the things that I remember most about my maternal grandmother is that she loved to sew.  And, she was damn good at it.   Like, she could whip up a prom dress if you needed one at the last … Continue reading →

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C.J.’s First Oscars

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Since my invitations to the Oscars and the evening’s multiple fancy parties seemed to have gotten lost in the mail, I decided to watch the Oscars with Nana Grab Bags at her house.  I took C.J. with me and Nana … Continue reading →

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Adopted Kids More Likely To Be Gender Creative?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Since starting my blog about raising a gender nonconforming child more than two years ago, I’ve been contacted by countless families who have found themselves in a parenting situation similar to mine.  The families that reach out to me are … Continue reading →

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C.J. Turns Six In Style

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

You Are Invited to C.J.’s Valentine’s Day Themed, Crafty, Dress-Up 6th Birthday Party Saturday at 11 a.m. Lunch and sweets will be served. Crafts will be made. Dress to dazzle.  Sparkles, glitter, tutus and pink are encouraged. You be you. … Continue reading →

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My Son’s Christmas Dress

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

It was the most sincere display of appreciation that my five-year-old son has ever shown.  He looked me straight in the eyes and said a very mature and worldly “thank you.”  The words were full of honesty, relief, happiness and … Continue reading →

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Show and Tell Anxiety

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

It’s hard to show and tell at school when it has increasingly become a place where you have to hide and keep secrets. C.J. taught me that this week. C.J. is this week’s “Special Bear” in his kindergarten class. It’s … Continue reading →

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How Chick-Fil-A Almost Ruined My Family

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

At one point last week I was pretty sure that Chick-Fil-A had ruined my family. When the Chick-Fil-A anti-gay controversy broke out during the summer, it was a no-brainer for C.J.’s Dad and I to have a conversation with our … Continue reading →

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My Son Draws Himself As A Girl

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

Today my son drew himself as a boy for the first time in his life.  He’s five and a half years old.  For that many years, when he has drawn himself, he has drawn himself as a girl. In the … Continue reading →

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If My Son Is Going To Hell, So Am I

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

I used to like going to church. My entire youth and early 20s were spent at church. I was there once, often twice a week, learning how to be a good Christian, playing broom hockey, taking gently worn shoes to … Continue reading →

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C.J. Starts Soccer

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

“Ohhhh, Mama, I look like a soccer player!” C.J. is standing in front of my mirrored closet twisting back and forth at the waist, watching his shimmery black athletic shorts — which are two sizes too big — sway below … Continue reading →

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