Fabulousness
With MCR Pride just around the corner, I wanted to share my unique parenthood rollercoaster ride filled with joy, chaos and a never-ending supply of love. As a gay dad, my journey through the ups and downs of raising my daughter has been nothing short of fabulous.
When you're a gay parent, we have many superhero powers from raising awareness in the playground, being every gendered influence to our children as well as assembling a coordinated outfit in seconds flat, even during the morning chaos of breakfast spills and missing shoes.
In our house storytime is never dull. Forget traditional fairy tales; we opt for diverse and inclusive stories that celebrate different families, love, and acceptance. Our bedtime tales include tales of princes finding princes, princesses rescuing princesses, and drag queens swishing their hips. The only thing missing is a magical unicorn riding a glittering rainbow—maybe I'll write that story myself!
Show and Tell in our school will never be the same again, especially when your child proudly announces, "I've got two dads!", it's time to brace yourself for some interesting reactions. From wide-eyed stares to confused looks, the classroom becomes a mini pride parade. But hey, at least my child is a trendsetter, teaching his peers about love, diversity, and the fabulousness of rainbow families.
The bedtime routine in our house is like attending a sold-out concert. Forget lullabies; we transform into a full-on karaoke extravaganza, complete with disco lights and dance moves. Our living room turns into GAY with classic hits and funky tunes. The kids may not always sleep on time, but they'll definitely have great taste in music!
Craft time takes a sparkle-filled turn in our house. Forget the traditional finger paints and construction paper; we bring out the glitter, sequins, and feathers. Every masterpiece ends up looking like a unicorn explosion, leaving a trail of sparkle that we'll be finding in the most unexpected places for weeks to come. But hey, it's all part of the magical chaos of raising creative kids.
Being an LGBT+ parent is a hilarious and fabulous journey filled with love, laughter, and plenty of glitter. From rainbow storytime to impromptu dance parties, every day is an opportunity to embrace our uniqueness and spread a little extra sparkle in the world. So, let your fabulous flag fly high, and embrace the chaos. After all, parenting should always be done with love, laughter, and a little extra fabulousness!