When Porter arrived I didn't realized how him being a boy would force all sorts of gender issues that we haven't yet introduced to Matilda. She hasn't figured out that boys don't usually wear ruby slippers or dress up as Sleeping Beauty for Halloween (her current choice for his costume). She doesn't understand why Tim is less than eager to paint his fingernails, or even his toenails in this season of sandal weather. Basically, we have neglected to yet explain any of the traditional gender stereotypes to Matilda, instead letting her observe and make her own assumptions. Yesterday she decided that Porter should wear her baby barrettes and I didn't intervene. What a pretty boy, right?At least we live in LA so if he ends up a barrette wearing, ruby slipper sporting, blue fingernailed boy he won't be too out of place.
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