Tag Archives: Bob the Drag Queen

If You Don’t Let Your Kid Pick Their Own Costume, You’re A Monster

Posted on October 26, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

By: C.J. (age 11) Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays because I get to dress up however I want and go walking around outside and nobody judges me. I love it when nobody judges me. I always … Continue reading →

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Another Drag Queen Halloween for My Son

Posted on October 28, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

I’m good at managing expectations and preparing my children for disappointment. That being the case, I have spent the last year telling C.J. that no Halloween ever in the history of Halloweens will compare to the one he had last … Continue reading →

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Category Is: Covered Wagon Realness

Posted on June 20, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J.’s school year ended on Friday. Days prior to that was his class’s Open House – a night near the end of the school year when families are invited into the classroom to ooh and aah over the students’ best … Continue reading →

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All My Son Wants For Christmas…

Posted on December 16, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

Spoiler Alert: I allude to some things about Santa that you may not want your child to read. It’s a different kind of Christmas in our house this year. It’s C.J.’s first Christmas knowing that thing about Santa that only … Continue reading →

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I’m The Dad Of A Boy Who Loves Drag Queens

Posted on November 3, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

The day after Halloween, Matt posted a short essay to Huffington Post about Bob The Drag Queen surprising C.J. and trick-or-treating with him. Following is the not-as-short, unabridged version. I think Matt is the best father ever, but I’m a … Continue reading →

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All The Details From Our Night With Bob The Drag Queen

Posted on November 1, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

I kept a big secret for two weeks. It was stressful and exhausting. And, so, so worth it. Shortly after I wrote about C.J. dressing up as Bob The Drag Queen for Halloween, Bob contacted me. I just about died. … Continue reading →

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Trick-or-Treating Purse First

Posted on October 16, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

Halloween is a night for boys to dress up as their heroes: firefighters, police officers, military personnel, baseball players and superheroes. My nine-year-old son C.J. is no different from most boys. He’ll dress up as his hero for Halloween. His … Continue reading →

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