I can't stand that people call my son a girl. Yes, I know we live in a culture where a child with long hair is instantly assumed to be a girl. And yes, I know that Jonny and I have taken a path of huge minority (oxymoron?) when we made the decision to not cut Liams hair, as part of his dedication to the Lord. And, yes, I have even made the mistake myself once with a young boy at our church, for which I will be forever mortified.
And yet, it erks me to no end that it happens so much to Liam....and even to David. I try to be understanding. Lately, I've just let it slide, unless the comment is, "oh! How old is she?" or "what is her name?" Even then, I try not to emphasize the HE when I say, "He is 6 months old" or "His name is Liam" Because I know how embarassing it is to be wrong about these things.
But, here's my issue.....I do NOT put my boys in much that is "gender neutral" as far as clothes go. Most of the comments about David happen when he is wearing blue. And Liam wanders around in a camo coat for crying out loud!!!!
So, in the end, I understand that it happens and will continue to happen, but I also understand that I WILL continue to be annoyed by it!
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I'm not a good judge since they're my grandsons....but Liam has always looked boyish to me...even with his long hair. I wonder if I'd mistake him for a girl if I didn't know him? Don't think so. And David...well, sweetie...babies are always hard to tell! I usually just say "how old?"...like I don't know how to speak in a complete sentence! LOL!
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