A True Nature's Child.

Laila is what some would call a Tomboy. I don't like to put such labels on a love of nature and all things bugs and dirt. I'm happy she is this way. My hubby and I are too. If you've notice on previous posts, Laila was raised out in the mountains. Hiking trails, swimming in the river, catching bugs. She would pick out a spider toy instead of baby doll anyday.

 We go to both the boy and girl sections when we shop for her. We don't like setting boundaries just because something isn't pink or says the word princess all over it. Clothes are for everyone, so we like to spread a message to pick what she likes best. This is why we own dinosaur rain coats and bug shirts. Why her favorite toys are her T-Rex and snakes. She is her own toddler and we let her choose the things that make her happy.

Yes we do have to explain to people on occasion that "yes she is a girl wearing Tevas and a guitar shirt." or "yes she is a girl, she can like Dinosaurs too." I don't mind explaining. She isn't different, she isn't a lesbian (which who cares if she does grow up to be one? not I!!) She is my little girl. She is a true nature's child.