Dude Looks Like a Lady

Friday, February 19, 2010

Or the other way around?

I think Lilly looks like the perfect little lady; her button nose, sweet smile and profile says all girl to me.  Even when I dress her in some of Duke's hand-me-downs (pj's only people!), she looks somewhat out of place in them.  Apparently only a mother can see these things.

Last weekend we were out at a store, where they were having a large promotion, wine tasting, etc.  It was packed.  She was wearing a fleece lavender top with little flowers and pants with snowflakes.  4 people said what a cute boy.  4 people!!!  I responded that she was not a boy, but a girl, sometimes cleverly disguised as a retort containing "she" with extra emphasis.  I got apologies from everyone, and 3 of the four gave for their excuse that "Purple is a gender-neutral color".  Really?  Really?  I mean, I realize that the lines between male and female are distorted, shady, ever-changing and without reason, but come on!

Now that I have the supplies, you will not see my daughter out without a barrette or something to signify that she is not a he!