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They Know, Though They Don’t Understand

Posted on August 8, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J.’s Dad and me: So, when we get home from Colorado we have to unpack, pack, drop the boys off with Pa and Grandma Grab Bags and, then, we are headed to San Diego. Grandma and Grandpa Colorado: What are … Continue reading →

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BlogHer Bound Baby!

Posted on August 4, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

I seriously have no time for a blog post tonight, ya’ll are just gonna have to forgive me.  Why, you may ask?  Because I’m BlogHer bound baby!  San Diego here I come. BlogHer is the biggest and bestest conference for … Continue reading →

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And, the Handsome in Pink Winner is……

Posted on July 29, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

Last week I announced a giveaway from Handsome In Pink. Thanks to everybody who checked out the Handsome In Pink website and entered to win! The super lucky winner is commenter #54, Jesse R.! Congrats, Jesse, C.J. picked your name … Continue reading →

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C.J. is Handsome In Pink

Posted on July 21, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

If C.J. were Oprah and this were his favorite things episode he would give all of you clothes from Handsome In Pink.  But, C.J. isn’t Oprah and he only has one item to giveaway, so you are all going to … Continue reading →

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They Like Me…They Really, Really Like Me

Posted on July 14, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

Thanks to all of you who reached out to me after my last – rather emotional – post.  Every comment and e-mail of support means tons to my husband and me. I wish all of you lived on our street; … Continue reading →

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My Son the Hula Dancer

Posted on July 7, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

I’m back on the mainland after a six-day holiday in Kauai, Hawaii, with C.J.’s brother. It was so nice to spend time one-on-one with my oldest son. My hubby also liked having alone time to bond with C.J. Mental note: … Continue reading →

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Aloha!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J.’s Brother and I are pretty lucky peeps. We are with my BFF and her family, spending the 4th of July holiday in Hawaii. I brought my laptop and had every intention of writing a post for yesterday. Then I … Continue reading →

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C.J. Enters the Footwear Industry

Posted on June 30, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

I love Nordstrom Rack, though I rarely have the patience for it. If you’ve shopped there with children, you understand.  If you haven’t shopped at Nordstrom Rack with kids, I equate it to shopping at IKEA with only 20 minutes … Continue reading →

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The Patron Saint of Gender Creative Kids

Posted on June 28, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

Diane Ehrensaft is the patron saint of kids who don’t conform to traditional gender norms. She should be celebrated with a day off of work/school; a Saint Diane medal to be worn by families with gender creative loved ones; a … Continue reading →

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Things I Never Thought I’d say to My Son

Posted on June 23, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

• Please stop staring at that lady’s hair and eat your breakfast. • Don’t jump on the trampoline with high heels on, you could hurt your ankles. • No, honey, you can’t ask if you can brush her hair, we … Continue reading →

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