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And then the big day arrives. We get dressed up. We drop Squirt at his preschool and head over to his. Boo doesn’t want to get out of the car. He’s afraid of what people will say and do to him. I convince him to go inside. He halts at the door. He’s visibly nervous. I chalk it up to him being a bit of a worrier in general. Seriously, WHO WOULD MAKE FUN OF A CHILD IN A COSTUME ON HALLOWEEN? So he walks in...
And that's where things went wrong. Two mothers went wide-eyed and made faces as if they smelled decomp. And I realize that my son is seeing the same thing I am. So I say, “Doesn’t he look great?” And Mom A says in disgust, “Did he ask to be that?!” I say that he sure did as Halloween is the time of year that you can be whatever it is that you want to be. They continue with their nosy, probing questions as to how that was an option and didn’t I try to talk him out of it. Mom B mostly just stood there in shock and dismay.
"@Bookgirl96 - Just did a phone interview with @todayshow, and will be on Monday. Thank you. I will try not to embarrass either of us."
" I have been trying to keep up with all this craziness today, but Boo is sick. If you've sent me some sort of request (interview,etc) pls DM.
Originally posted by Romantic_Rebel
reply to post by andy1033
Well I agree with you on the first part. I feel sorry for the child.
Second line is needed.
Originally posted by Romantic_Rebel
So wait! I'm extremely tired and I would like for you to sum up your original post. What is going on with the son?
Exactly! As a mother I am outraged for that kid, and fel so sorry for him. He will be haunted by the picture as he enters high school, it will never go away, the gay discussion attatched to the situation will NEVER leave him, hell his own mother said MY SON IS GAY.
Originally posted by Alora
The mother has a valid point, but her motives for making the point are, imo, completely self-centered. Add to that she was more than happy to sacrifice the wellbeing of her child to make the point and score attention for herself. All of that completely undoes any good she might have accomplished with the core message.
@socreepy plixi.com... Thanks! He is pretty lovable even when not dressed like a tranny.
9:08 PM Oct 29th via ÜberTwitter in reply to socreepy
. My famous little Boo is still sick. This fever is annoying.
@shondarhimes Holy smokes, you tweeted about me. That's huge. HUGE. And thank you so very much.
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New blog post about my 5yo son and his choice to cross gender lines on Halloween. nerdyapplebottom.com...
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Getting ready for a big dose of Nyquil.
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Have I mentioned lately how much I heart pain killers? I do. I really do.
5:30 PM Oct 12th via ÜberTwitter
@tarastanford Need any painkillers for your injury?
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I think my muscle relaxers are working. I'm not tired, but I can't keep my eyes open.
8:03 PM Oct 11th via ÜberTwitter
@tarastanford - you need to give every one some meds so they all sleep at once. Then you drink.
7:32 AM Mar 29th via UberTwitter in reply to tarastanford
Why aren't you blogging anymore?
I've been a total slacker. I'm trying to get back on board again, especially once the shorties get settled into their school routines.
Did you really not think people would make fun of your son for his choice in costumes? (For what it is worth I agree with you, but this point seems a little naive.)
Yes, I really did. And none of the children batted an eye.
nerdyapple answered yesterday
Just stuck the boys in the tub and convinced them it was a super special play time.
12:40 PM Aug 19th via web