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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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Bath Pouf Pom Poms

Posted on July 18, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

We have these friends. They don’t let their son play with toy guns, swords or weapons of any kind. “Hero Play” is forbidden. Acts of violence or saving another child from a pretend act of violence are frowned upon. Their … 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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C.J. and Cookie Sitting In a Tree

Posted on June 21, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

In C.J.’s preschool class there are about a dozen boys and one girl. Guess who’s C.J.’s BFF? The one little girl who he affectionately calls Cookie. Cookie plus C.J. sitting in a tree… “When you had your parent-teacher conference, did … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Dollar Happiness Only Lasts So Long

Posted on May 30, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

At this point, C.J. isn’t exactly athletic.  He’s good with rhythm and movement and loves gymnastics.  He especially hated (or hates, depending on the day) riding his bike.  He’s more Paul Hamm than Lance Armstrong (doping or not). Last week … Continue reading →

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P.S. My Son Loves You

Posted on May 24, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

We don’t get out much.  With our busy social schedules at home (you know, little league, gymnastics, kiddie parties, returning things to Target) and our lack of funds (hello, our primary breadwinner is a public servant), our kids aren’t exactly … Continue reading →

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Forget Construction, I Belong on the Stage

Posted on May 16, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

Here’s what I know about children’s museums.  They are crowded.  They are grimy.  They are germy.  They are overrun with children and uber-parents.  They are no place for a hangover.  Maybe it’s different where you live, but I doubt it.  … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Insult My Son By Giving Him a Ken Doll

Posted on April 25, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

Nana Grab Bags really screwed up this time.  And, C.J. has to remind her at regular intervals so that she doesn’t forget her mistake. Yesterday afternoon she arrived at our house with two Easter baskets overflowing with ridiculousness, one for … Continue reading →

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Week From Hell: Featuring Armless Children, Pink Toenails and The End of Queerty

Posted on April 18, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

Since my last post, I had a bad day, for seven days in a row.  It all started when I realized that I’m expected to work on April 29, the day that I really need to be at home in … Continue reading →

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Child Missing Their Left Arm or Homosexual? 7% Say, Who Needs a Limb?!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

I’m full of questions, mostly unanswered questions.  Always have been, always will be.  My brother came out.  Boom!  Questions.  I found out I was pregnant.  Bam!  Questions.  C.J. started embracing his feminine side.  Pow!  Questions.  Fergie showed up on American … Continue reading →

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