tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.comments2019-11-26T08:50:17.040-05:00Tales of a Southern YankeeJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12574706772905842592noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-82342363345530780042015-03-12T12:41:30.519-04:002015-03-12T12:41:30.519-04:00If It Makes Him Happy, Keep Doing It. There Is Not...If It Makes Him Happy, Keep Doing It. There Is Nothing Wrong With A Boy Wearing A Leotard And Tights.WildOne816https://www.blogger.com/profile/04203398568573174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-69692282302063882542013-11-01T13:05:21.078-04:002013-11-01T13:05:21.078-04:00We used the same solution of the skirt bottoms but...We used the same solution of the skirt bottoms but honestly I have not run into the situation you describe. Since we homeschool and have a very small circle of friends all of whom luckily are accepting.<br /><br />Could you call the family that invited him and explain the situation? It would be sad for him to have to tone down his feminity just to placate others. Would send a negative message.<brRenee D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-43064496128486475312013-10-30T20:58:06.466-04:002013-10-30T20:58:06.466-04:00I was going through my blog and editing some spell...I was going through my blog and editing some spelling mistakes and came across this comment. It occurred to me that I never told you how much I loved it. It's perfect. Thank you, thank you for sharing it with me and everyone else who reads it!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12574706772905842592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-2852072636196357402013-09-16T19:03:39.953-04:002013-09-16T19:03:39.953-04:00Thank you for your wonderful article. I think you...Thank you for your wonderful article. I think your kids are both so wonderful!KarateDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607085719776883786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-48084230072350289222013-09-16T13:52:07.609-04:002013-09-16T13:52:07.609-04:00Wow! Well said! I am asked everyday how I must fee...Wow! Well said! I am asked everyday how I must feel to have been " burdened" with a totally feminine boy. Or worse that I somehow had some sinister intent to cause it all to happen as if being feminine is a bad thing to start with. <br /><br />Sadly most of the time it is pointed out how I caused this. If only you hadn't grown his hair so long. If only you hadn't let him wear Renee D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-35673569650840470642013-09-16T13:14:33.546-04:002013-09-16T13:14:33.546-04:00What a beautiful photo! :) What a beautiful photo! :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-88400011181261476722013-09-10T10:41:51.897-04:002013-09-10T10:41:51.897-04:00Jen, you have a book here. I met you a few months...Jen, you have a book here. I met you a few months ago at your dance class. (Jan's photographer friend) Call me.<br /><br />robinrobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453641502467145362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-31858020867039707022013-09-09T22:57:25.010-04:002013-09-09T22:57:25.010-04:00Awesome!
He is just adorable :) I hope he has gre...Awesome!<br /><br />He is just adorable :) I hope he has great fun as a ballerina. As the mom of another pink wearing ponytailed boy/girl thanks for sharing it means a lot to my ill one knowing others like him are out there. <br /><br />Does he want to grow his hair long? I bet it would be so cute. I love my lil ones long. Can spend hours putting it up :) Renee D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-85470780015746540042013-09-09T11:41:35.218-04:002013-09-09T11:41:35.218-04:00"Island Time" Eli, who is dancing to his..."Island Time" Eli, who is dancing to his own drummer, makes it's easier for all of us to "hear" his music. One day, probably sooner than later, these will be your normal everyday experiences with Eli - no rehearsal needed! Eli will make sure of that!cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576037176273542276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-19731192222428093482013-08-25T00:51:45.817-04:002013-08-25T00:51:45.817-04:00I lived in Commerce with my feminine boi and being...I lived in Commerce with my feminine boi and being a liberal mom of a transgendered child in transition was interesting to say the least. But I love the journey!<br /><br />Great job mom :) <br /><br />ReneeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-13974035757033308892013-06-28T16:31:54.434-04:002013-06-28T16:31:54.434-04:00Thank you! I happen to think so, too! :0)Thank you! I happen to think so, too! :0)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12574706772905842592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-70831751407747358222013-06-27T16:43:43.782-04:002013-06-27T16:43:43.782-04:00Your kids are so cute! Love these pictures. :) Your kids are so cute! Love these pictures. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-88073947603722082072013-06-26T08:53:40.082-04:002013-06-26T08:53:40.082-04:00Great pictures! It makes me feel like I there! M...Great pictures! It makes me feel like I there! Missing you all, see you soon!!cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576037176273542276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-48862238657340960432013-06-20T06:46:56.209-04:002013-06-20T06:46:56.209-04:00Oh, the beach... And Newburyport... And those cut...Oh, the beach... And Newburyport... And those cute boys!!! Can't wait for vacation!!cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576037176273542276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-3253118008249167842013-06-19T06:34:54.686-04:002013-06-19T06:34:54.686-04:00Love these pictures!! Especially the one of Ethan...Love these pictures!! Especially the one of Ethan helping Eli to be taller! That is precious!!! Can't wait to see more of your adventures!!!cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576037176273542276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-21399815949029672562013-06-03T19:06:57.995-04:002013-06-03T19:06:57.995-04:00I hate to think of you with an aching heart, so I ...I hate to think of you with an aching heart, so I temper my love of this post by saying, "not that part, not the part where you are hurting because of others' ignorance." But what I DO love about this post is the part where you acknowledge that it isn't out of desperation that you 'accept' Eli. I have never thought that from my vantage point. It has always seemed, and I&pullthewoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08961012562702968261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-71272007440377425852013-06-03T19:06:45.576-04:002013-06-03T19:06:45.576-04:00I hate to think of you with an aching heart, so I ...I hate to think of you with an aching heart, so I temper my love of this post by saying, "not that part, not the part where you are hurting because of others' ignorance." But what I DO love about this post is the part where you acknowledge that it isn't out of desperation that you 'accept' Eli. I have never thought that from my vantage point. It has always seemed, and I&pullthewoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08961012562702968261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-24811547276320719932013-06-03T18:13:06.262-04:002013-06-03T18:13:06.262-04:00It is amazing how far the world has come, and how ...It is amazing how far the world has come, and how far it still has to go. I grew up in a small community with a seriously scared closeted gay mother, who had to move out of state to protect her family and live the life she wanted to. And just last month, my husband and I were at a parent meeting at our kids new school where a pair of gay dads ran the school store and obviously were very well Shawn Dudukovichnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-77317845782937985832013-06-03T15:31:13.705-04:002013-06-03T15:31:13.705-04:00I have been quiet here as I have been reading the ...I have been quiet here as I have been reading the hundreds of comments everyone has written to Jen over the past few months. I have been quiet because I think this is a personal family issue,and we are all in the process of learning what this this is, what is means to their family, and most importantly, what it means for the future for Eli. This is hard, it is out of the ordinary, and it will cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576037176273542276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-79034801958254141762013-05-27T21:18:56.142-04:002013-05-27T21:18:56.142-04:00You're doing an amazing job at being a mother,...You're doing an amazing job at being a mother,you look out for what is most important,that Eli is happy. He's a wonderful child. I wish more parents were as accepting as you.<br /><br />as what Eli knows me as,<br /> Miss. Missa Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-49865289078097274032013-04-25T07:30:31.462-04:002013-04-25T07:30:31.462-04:00I am a friend of a friend, and a longtime reader. ...I am a friend of a friend, and a longtime reader. What you are doing, making record of this journey, is a very important thing. You are educating, inspiring, normalizing,healing, celebrating, encouraging, supporting....you are creating understanding and helping to replace judgement with love. Most importantly, you are raising a precious soul who will cherish the chronicle his loving mother https://www.blogger.com/profile/08808889015981302880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-6259470424186923902013-04-02T16:18:46.064-04:002013-04-02T16:18:46.064-04:00Jen
I love catching up with you via your blog an...Jen <br /><br />I love catching up with you via your blog and hearing about both of your boys. It certainly seems like you have a very fun house full of boys :)<br /><br />CarrieCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049248311257196665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-65662311924788557382013-03-01T13:06:52.332-05:002013-03-01T13:06:52.332-05:00I already told you that I think Eli is going to te...I already told you that I think Eli is going to teach all of us! Love from Auntie DonnaDonna Childshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017587371164480281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-10450270787299155532013-03-01T09:33:56.375-05:002013-03-01T09:33:56.375-05:00I am one who wishes it were more widely read. I am...I am one who wishes it were more widely read. I am someone who knows you, Adam, your kids, and I still learn things about you through your writing and I hope you'll keep doing it and do it more often. Sadly, I guess I too have sometimes been pleasantly surprised by the amount of support you receive and have wondered whether you receive less public responses that are less supportive. On the pullthewoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08961012562702968261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108814230698338760.post-35393336638566141812013-03-01T09:33:44.266-05:002013-03-01T09:33:44.266-05:00I am one who wishes it were more widely read. I am...I am one who wishes it were more widely read. I am someone who knows you, Adam, your kids, and I still learn things about you through your writing and I hope you'll keep doing it and do it more often. Sadly, I guess I too have sometimes been pleasantly surprised by the amount of support you receive and have wondered whether you receive less public responses that are less supportive. On the pullthewoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08961012562702968261noreply@blogger.com