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Here's something you don't hear me say too often: man, am I glad it's Monday. Was it just me, or was last week kind of rough? I know it's not just me, actually, as just about everyone I know had a bumpy week last week. Thanks to Meg Cabot, I know that last Monday was "Blue Monday," which is supposed to be the gloomiest day of the year. No kidding. Here's hoping that this week is better. In other news, my baby is slowly going bald. I know, I know, babies are supposed to be bald. But she was born with all this pretty hair, which stuck around for awhile, before this receding hairline developed, and now really all that's left is this narrow strip in the middle that's too thin to even attempt a comb-over (not that I would, of course. A bald baby isn't weird: a baby with a comb-over is.) Also, she's reaching that age where you REALLY can't tell if she's a girl or a boy, so I make a point to put something pink on her every day, because I want people to know she's a girl. The question I keep asking myself is, why? Why do I even care? Am I that affected by pre-disposed, society-driven gender roles? (That's my mother's voice, there: you can't hear it, but I do.) Maybe I am, because it bugs me when people look at her and say, "How old is he?" when she has on pink pants and a pink hat. Personally, I always make a point to be non-gender specific when I see babies, saying things like, "How old is your baby?" and "So cute!" both of which usually prompt parents to use a pronoun. I never thought I'd be sensitive about such a thing, but then again I never thought I'd obsess to the point of practically getting an ulcer about a nap schedule, either. So you just never know, I guess. Okay, she's up, time to head out of the house. Maybe I'll dress her in all blue, and everyone will assume she's a girl? Might be interesting to see.... edited to add: This is totally unrelated, but I just got an email from a friend letting me know that she'd been checking out my Wikipedia page and there were several inaccuracies on it. I went to check it out, and sure enough she was right. There were some about my books, others about my bio. Anyway, they're fixed now, but I just wanted to let people know that you shouldn't depend on it for information if you're doing a research for a report. The info on my website is correct, so please check there if you're looking for facts about me or my books. have a good day, everyone! |
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On January 28th, 2008 03:10 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: i think it's natural for you to want people to know sasha is a girl. whether it's feeding into societal stereotypes of how girls and boys should look or not, i think it's normal for you to want people to recognize her for who she is, and gender is an inherently large part of that, good or bad. it's funny, because my mom had the opposite problem with my younger brother when he got older. by the time he got to one-and-a-half or two years, he had these big, perfect corkscrew curls. my mom couldn't bear to cut them off, which apparently left him looking more girly than she realized. one day at the grocery store some woman walked up to her and told her what a beautiful little girl she had, and she wasn't referring to me. the curls came off shortly thereafter, but my mom saved a couple of them in an envelope for posterity. so don't worry. it's tough to get the gender-look right! in the meantime, i recommend a big pink headband for when you go out. not only are headbands cute (on babies too) but maybe that will be the final tip-off! have a great day!! |
On January 28th, 2008 04:05 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented:  Sarah..You are THE best! I'm sure that in a few months or so that Sasha will look like the beautiful girl she is! |
On January 28th, 2008 05:13 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Boy or Girl Oh, I have had this conversation ad nauseum with my husband lately! Our little girl turned 5 months old this weekend (just a couple of weeks older than Sasha) and to me she is just SO girly and beautiful and I would never look at her and think "Oh, what a cute little boy!" Yet I get that almost everywhere I go. To make things worse, we named her Hayden, which can go either way but we are quickly realizing it swings much more to the boy side and just confuses people. I love her name but will probably love it more when she has long hair with pig tails and bows. My favorite was when we went to the pediatrician for her 4 month appt and I literally had her dressed in pink head to toe (which I hardly ever do - her eyes just pop so much more in blue) and the nurse said "So when was he born?" The NURSE at the PEDIATRICIAN'S office! This was not her first visit obviously and you would think the doctor's office would have that straight if she just peeked at the records. Plus there was the whole pink cashmere cardigan/pants ensemble. Grr! Anyway, I know how you feel and I am right there with you! |
On January 28th, 2008 07:39 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Just last week, my instructor for one of my classes told us not to use Wikipedia for our papers. |
On January 28th, 2008 07:48 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Just to let you know... I really enjoy your books...I actually just started reading them right before Christmas of 2007 and now I have read all of them except "Keeping The Moon." I love the messages you put in there, and thank you for giving me something to read non-stop. I pass these books along to my best friends and already they tell me how much they enjoy them. Also before I go, Congratulations on your new arrival, babies are so cute! My sister in-law and my brother just had their first in early September as well. Good luck with everything...and I can't wait till the new book is released. :) <3 Jessica |
On January 29th, 2008 01:50 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: This doesn't really have to do with the journal entry. I just didn't have any other way to contact u HI, I love your books. My favorite was This Lullaby. I like how Dexter really perservered(sp?) to get Remy to like him. It just moved me how strongly he felt for her. Oh, and i saw a FAQ that asked if any more of your books were going to be made into movies and it made me even more interested in your books. Because I love acting and have been in many productions in my town, knowing that your books might become movies makes me work even harder so i can have a chance to be in them. So, if they are going to be made into movies, could you please post on your site when auditions are? Thank you. (about the subject, i ran out of space to put Y-O-U so i put u [:) Re: This doesn't really have to do with the journal entry. I just didn't have any other way to conta I just thought I'd say that I totally agree with you about 'This Lullaby,' such a fabulous book, def loved Dexter's persistence. Also, if you read 'Just Listen' those two are mentioned! It took me a while to get it, but it's preeetty nifty, haha. |
On January 30th, 2008 12:35 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Unfortunately, no matter how much pink a baby has on, people (mostly men) will call baby girls, boys. I don't know how people don't notice, but whatever. Bows are great until she's old enough to pull them off, and then you're just screwed until she's got enough hair for a little pony-tail. It's frustrating, I know! |
On January 30th, 2008 12:54 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Unfortunately, no matter how much pink a baby has on, people (mostly men) will call baby girls, boys. I don't know how people don't notice, but whatever. Bows are great until she's old enough to pull them off, and then you're just screwed until she's got enough hair for a little pony-tail. It's frustrating, I know! |
On January 30th, 2008 03:32 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Sasha How will they know she loves the Tarheels if she's wearing all that pink? |
