Boy Child On Its Way

I found out yesterday that we're having a boy. I'm slightly bummed since I had convinced myself it was going to be a girl (wishful thinking). But the little guy looks healthy, so that's fantastic. I'm sure I'll be thrilled with him and adore him when he comes.

This does, however, put the pressure on me next time I get pregnant. Since I really don't plan to have more than two kids, that will probably be my last chance for a girl. I haven't quite figured out why I so strongly want to have a daughter, but I think it might have a lot to do with books. As a parent, I have a strong desire to share with my daughter the books (with strong female characters) that I loved growing up. Reading was a huge part of my childhood. I suppose I can try to share those books with my son, but I'm afraid they won't be as interesting to him. I also am not really in to some of the stereotypical boy things: trucks, trains, loud noises, sports, etc. Though, when I think about it, I'm not in to some stereotypical girl things either: princess stuff, frilly stuff, dolls, cheerleading, etc.

I really had visions of raising up my daughter to be a powerful, intelligent, ethical feminist woman. But now that the boy child is on its way, I will try to adjust my vision to something that is no less imortant or noble: raising up my son to be a powerful, intelligent, ethical feminist man.