Tag Archives: Raising My Rainbow

C.J.’s First Oscars

Posted on February 26, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

Since my invitations to the Oscars and the evening’s multiple fancy parties seemed to have gotten lost in the mail, I decided to watch the Oscars with Nana Grab Bags at her house.  I took C.J. with me and Nana … Continue reading →

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Adopted Kids More Likely To Be Gender Creative?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

Since starting my blog about raising a gender nonconforming child more than two years ago, I’ve been contacted by countless families who have found themselves in a parenting situation similar to mine.  The families that reach out to me are … Continue reading →

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Your Gender Jokes Don’t Make Us Smile

Posted on February 12, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

If you haven’t noticed, I’m not a particularly good photographer. I’m not one of those mommy bloggers who uses a fancy DSLR camera with a snazzy homemade strap cover to capture vivid, crisp pictures of our daily, quirky lives. I … Continue reading →

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C.J. Turns Six In Style

Posted on January 29, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

You Are Invited to C.J.’s Valentine’s Day Themed, Crafty, Dress-Up 6th Birthday Party Saturday at 11 a.m. Lunch and sweets will be served. Crafts will be made. Dress to dazzle.  Sparkles, glitter, tutus and pink are encouraged. You be you. … Continue reading →

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C.J. From Another Person’s Perspective

Posted on January 22, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

The author of this post is my very best friend KK, whom C.J. knows affectionately as Auntie KK. I love C.J.’s mom.  She is my very best friend and my soul sister.  We have been besties for more years than I care … Continue reading →

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Reflections: Raising My Rainbow Turns Two

Posted on January 8, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

Well, hello there 2013, what do you have in store for us this year? A friend of mine doesn’t like odd-numbered years because they are typically unlucky for her.  I thought back on my odd-numbered years.  My odd-numbered years include … 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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Shoemaggedon

Posted on December 11, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Hi Everybody! Pardon me for being a bit of a flakey, unorganized blogger during this holiday season.  I’ve been very busy managing C.J.’s Christmas expectations.  You see, when he was finished composing it, his wish list was two pages long, … 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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Thanksgiving Housekeeping & Giveaway

Posted on November 21, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Happy Thanksgiving week! Among the many things that I am grateful for are this blog and its readers.  C.J.’s Brother is thankful for his family, his house and his video games. C.J. is thankful for his dolls, his grandma and … Continue reading →

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