Tag Archives: Raising My Rainbow

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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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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Shoemaggedon

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

Hi Everybody! Pardon me for being a bit of a flakey, unorganized blogger during this holiday season.  I’ve been very busy managing C.J.’s Christmas expectations.  You see, when he was finished composing it, his wish list was two pages long, … 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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Thanksgiving Housekeeping & Giveaway

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Happy Thanksgiving week! Among the many things that I am grateful for are this blog and its readers.  C.J.’s Brother is thankful for his family, his house and his video games. C.J. is thankful for his dolls, his grandma and … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Pedicures

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

“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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Our Gender Nonconforming Halloween Party

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

One of the absolute best things about having this blog is that it has enabled my family to meet and forge friendships with other families raising gender nonconforming kids. We’ve found two families locally that we’ve gotten to know since … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want My Boy To Want A Boy Costume

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

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 →

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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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