Tag Archives: Raising My Rainbow

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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David Burtka & Neil Patrick Harris Present Raising My Rainbow

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

It has been two weeks since I announced that I’ve penned a book inspired by my blog and that it will be released on September 3.  And, the responses, comments and emails of support have been overwhelming and much-needed.  I’m … Continue reading →

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I Wrote a Book

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

It’s time for me to come out.  My name is Lori and for nearly two and a half years now you’ve known me as the blogger C.J.’s Mom.  And, now I’m an author.  Or, I will be on September 3, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Fodder: Roland Humphrey Edition

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

We have discovered another great book for/about gender creative kids.  C.J. really, really, really loves this one.  Seriously, it’s one of his new favorites.  He would like you to know that the book “rhymes really great” and has “pretty collage … 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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Your Gender Jokes Don’t Make Us Smile

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

If you haven’t noticed, I’m not a particularly good photographer. I’m not one of those mommy bloggers who uses a fancy DSLR camera with a snazzy homemade strap cover to capture vivid, crisp pictures of our daily, quirky lives. I … 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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C.J. From Another Person’s Perspective

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

The author of this post is my very best friend KK, whom C.J. knows affectionately as Auntie KK. I love C.J.’s mom.  She is my very best friend and my soul sister.  We have been besties for more years than I care … Continue reading →

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Reflections: Raising My Rainbow Turns Two

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

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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