Tag Archives: Barbie

C.J.’s Glitter Glitter Fashion Show

Posted on October 8, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J.’s favorite thing to do right now it put on elaborate fashion shows. Each one takes days of concentration and preparation. Some days he can hardly focus and sit still long enough to complete his second grade homework, but he … Continue reading →

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This Is How A Father Should Love

Posted on June 11, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

When I met Matt, I wasn’t looking for a husband or father for my future children. I was 17. I was looking for a prom date. He asked me to prom. He asked me to marry him. He asked me … Continue reading →

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My Advice For Raising A Gender Creative Son

Posted on January 22, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Back in September, I wrote an essay for Parents.com containing my advice for raising a gender creative boy.   I got wordy – as I tend to do – and the word count of my original essay was edited down.  I get … Continue reading →

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C.J. At Play

Posted on January 10, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J. and Chase had two weeks off for winter break.  They were a long two weeks, as they tend to be when the kids are out of school.  Over the break, Chase — who has considered a future behind the … Continue reading →

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A Very C.J. Christmas 2013

Posted on December 18, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J. can hardly wait for Christmas.  No.  I mean it.  I’m not sure he can wait.  He’s never been particularly patient.  He’s tried to convince me that if he eats two chocolates out of his advent calendar every morning, two … Continue reading →

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We All Have A Book Inside Of Us Waiting To Be Written

Posted on August 27, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

In June, early copies of my book arrived and I wrote a letter to introduce it to booksellers.  With the release of my book exactly one week away, I thought I’d let you read what I wrote to the people … Continue reading →

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I Wrote a Book

Posted on April 9, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

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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My Son’s Christmas Dress

Posted on December 18, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

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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If There Were Ever A Day To “Let Kids Be Kids” It Would Be Today

Posted on December 15, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Dear C.J.’s Mom,Tomorrow 20 children will not wake up and have a choice as to what shoes to put on. If there was ever a day in history where people who love and advocate for children should come together and … Continue reading →

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Show and Tell Anxiety

Posted on December 5, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

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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