Tag Archives: Orange County

C.J. Drafted By Seattle Sailors

Posted on July 9, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

“Mama, is this football or baseball that I’m playing right now?” C.J. asked as he attempted to field ground balls, looking completely overwhelmed. “You’re playing baseball. Do you like it?” I said. “No,” he said matter-of-factly. I said nothing. I … Continue reading →

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12 Things Every Gender Nonconforming Child Wants You To Know

Posted on June 30, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

When most people are born, their sex (male or female based on their genitalia) and their gender (male or female based on their brain) are usually in total alignment.  Mine aren’t.  Get over it.  I was born this way. If … Continue reading →

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My Son’s Graduation Skirt

Posted on June 22, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J.’s graduation from pre-kindergarten was overflowing with all of the pomp and circumstance that you’d expect to accompany the age-old right of passage marking the end of preschool (with its wait lists and tuition higher than a car payment) and … Continue reading →

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My Son Wears Girl Pajamas

Posted on June 16, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Give C.J. a theme and he will run with it.  This week had him running for five days straight. It was the last week of school and the Orange County Mommy Mafia was out in full force giving each day … Continue reading →

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We All Think We’re Right

Posted on May 31, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

We all think we’re right.  I was reminded of that fact  yesterday as I watched a video that has gone viral of a toddler in church, wearing his Sunday best, gripping a microphone in his pudgy little hands and singing … Continue reading →

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Dresses as a Form of Punishment

Posted on May 22, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

“Where are you two troublemakers off to?” C.J.’s Dad asked as C.J. and I strode between him and his beloved flat screen on our way outside to squeeze in some scooter time before sunset. “We’re going to ride our scooters,” … Continue reading →

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Baby Shower Sex Reveal

Posted on May 9, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

I feel like a jaded, cynical old lady who should be chain smoking on a patio somewhere with cats milling about as I shake my head in amusement and disgust while I play solitaire and ignore the results of my … Continue reading →

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A Grandfather Worries About Gender Nonconforming Grandson

Posted on April 27, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

In last week’s post you got to hear from Grandma Colorado as I started to explore the evolution of our family as we raise a gender nonconforming child, this week it’s Grandpa Colorado’s turn to speak/write.  Instead of Q&A style, … Continue reading →

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Sing Sow!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Setting: Chinese Food Restaurant, Friday Night, Orange County, Calif. “That guy is FAT! And HAPPY! I like his skirt!” C.J. said pointing to the restaurant’s statue of Buddha that was as tall as he is. C.J. put his arm around … Continue reading →

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A Few Things….

Posted on April 3, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

I haven’t done one of these housekeeping-type emails in 2012 and it’s long overdue, so here it goes. 1.) California State University, Fullerton – a university in our home county (shout out to the Titans!) – has just launched an extended … Continue reading →

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