seriously???

{i'm a few days behind this story, but as i posted on my facebook wall... this is too ridiculous not to discuss...}

are you guys aware of the "controversy" of the boy with pink toenails??

the conservative media is calling in the psychotherapists and crying "liberal propaganda!" over this ad from j.crew involving pink toenails on, gasp!, a little boy...

seriously cute little boy.  clearly having a good time with mom.  great, j crew will sell some nail polish as well as adorable striped shirts.  what's the problem?

well the (i've typed and deleted: idiotic, unintelligent, and simple-minded ass, but none seem to quite convey my feelings toward him, so i'll just move along) "psychiatrist" over at fox news, dr. keith ablow, had this to say:

"yeah, well, it may be fun and games now, Jenna, but at least put some money aside for psychotherapy for the kid - and maybe a little for others who'll be affected by your "innocent" pleasure."

{seriously????  what an unintelligent, idiotic, simple-minded ASS}

and...

"if you have no problem with the j.crew ad, how about one in which a little boy models a sundress?  what could possibly be wrong with that?"

{yes, exactly, what would be the problem with that?  or a girl playing with trucks, or wearing a knight costume?  WHO CARES.  kids love and need to be creative and explore.  let's encourage that.}

ugh.  

my brother and all my friends' brothers used to ask us to paint their toenails on family camping trips and river trips and they all are strong, confident, capable (and as it turns out, straight - although that's really neither here nor there) men. 

end rant.  {for now} {back to regularly scheduled/recently promised/significantly delayed/ house before/after photos soon}

happy friday!  go paint your little boys' toes pink...or don't...as long as they are happy!