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Tag Archives: Raising gay child
What If He Never Has To Step Foot In The Closet
It’s the time of the year again. Yes, Open House season is upon us. Time to head to your child’s school to see things made of construction paper, stand in line to talk to his/her teacher and fake-smile at other … Continue reading
Fifteen Dollar Happiness Only Lasts So Long
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
Forget Construction, I Belong on the Stage
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
Ms. Sunshine Calls C.J. a Diva
I heart C.J.’s preschool teacher, Ms. Sunshine. She understands C.J., celebrates him, supports him and thinks he’s pretty fabulous. As C.J. approaches the end of his first full year in preschool, Ms. Sunshine scheduled the obligatory parent-teacher conference to discuss … Continue reading
Teeth Cleaning and Tiaras
C.J. had a dentist appointment this week, which he was not thrilled about. The only way to get him to cooperate? Bribes. Candy. Toys. Lunch. Shots of tequila. Whatever it takes. What really works best is the promise of a … Continue reading
C.J. Gets High With Ariel
Another gift from Nana Grab Bags for Easter? A kite. Simple enough, right? Well, according to C.J. it is his “best gift forever.” More impressive than that? C.J. has found his calling his life. He is a kite flying wunderkind. … Continue reading
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C.J. Tries Self-Help
Last weekend was the huge, annual neighborhood garage sale hosted by the local real estate agent (you know, that lady with the big hair who sends all the note pads and calendars). Oh, yeah, it was big doings. Six streets … Continue reading
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Week From Hell: Featuring Armless Children, Pink Toenails and The End of Queerty
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
We’re Off to J. Crew to Make a Purchase
First and foremost….Thank you! Thank you to all of you readers out there who sent me links to news about the – by now – infamous J. Crew ads of a mother painting her son’s toenails pink. I love to … Continue reading
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Raising My Rainbow 