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If Only He Could Drive…

Posted on September 29, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

“I WANT THAT CAR! I WANT THAT CAR!” C.J. scared the crap out of me. We were out running errands and he let go of my hand in a parking lot and made a mad dash for the car of … Continue reading →

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Starting School With Ms. Sensible

Posted on September 26, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J.’s first day of pre-k at his new school (the school his older brother attends) started last Monday. The Thursday before school started, I popped into his classroom to see if, by chance, his teacher was there preparing for her … Continue reading →

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Maybe Brown Lip Gloss Just Isn’t the Right Color for Our Son

Posted on September 22, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

Nana Grab Bags bought C.J. a new lip gloss on a necklace; which is his fav-o-rite accessory this season. Here it is with the lip gloss closed. And, here it is with the café mocha-flavored lip gloss exposed. I pointed … Continue reading →

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Agoraphobic Homophobic Catholic Mom

Posted on September 15, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

Dear Stacy Trasancos (author of the gross blog post titled “Can’t Even Go To The Park”), Like you, I am a mom.  Like you, I believe in God.  And, like you, sometimes I am afraid to leave the house because … Continue reading →

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C.J. Goes to Summer Camp

Posted on September 6, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

It’s still summer break here and I signed C.J. up for a special morning camp at the gym where he takes gymnastics.  By the way, he has officially been promoted from a Tumblebee to a Kinderroo, so you might want to … Continue reading →

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The Endless Summer, Seriously

Posted on September 1, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

The kids are still on summer vacay and life will be hectic during the next two weeks as we transition back into the world of academia, so forgive me if the next few blog posts are lackluster. C.J.’s Brother starts … Continue reading →

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Some Facts I Found….

Posted on August 25, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

During my research of The Fraternal Birth Order Effect, I came across the following “facts” that I found to be interesting. Thought I’d share. Muah! “The fraternal birth order effect is limited to younger boys who are right-handed. In other … Continue reading →

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The Fraternal Birth Order Effect

Posted on August 22, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

The Fraternal Birth Order Effect.  It sounds super serious.  Like a group out of The Da Vinci Code, a fraternity at Harvard or a secret club of the uber-rich and houtie toutie.  I feel like there are secret handshakes involved, aged scotch … Continue reading →

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C.J.’s Fall 2011 Collection

Posted on August 18, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

The women in my family can sew. For generations they have made their own clothes, quilts, costumes, pillows, tissue box covers, curtains, prom dresses, you name it. The talent was also passed on to my brother, Uncle Uncle, who once … Continue reading →

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Love Them for Who They Are

Posted on August 11, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

We like to rock out in the car.  I have been known to dance in the driver’s seat and sing so loud and with such a flair for the dramatic that C.J.’s brother once told me, “Mom, sometimes you embarrass … Continue reading →

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