The Freak Flag, Tis Flying

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Most of the time I think I’m normal, and other people are the weirdos. However when I list the things we do that are not mainstream, I realize that no, I’m pretty much the freak. Everything from co-sleeping, to parenting choices, to my own passions, to my politics, to the way we eat–all of it is what I would consider counter culture. On the one hand, I’m happy to not be a jump-off-the-bridge-because-you-said-so kinda of a girl. On the other hand, it does get a little exhausting constantly fielding questions about “why” we do what we do. I should just give them my card and they can come here and read all about it.

For the most part, my decisions about who I am and what kind of a mom I want to be, were not necessarily planned out ahead of time. They evolved organically, out of circumstance, and seemed to me to be the natural choice in any situation. I don’t regret any of it, and I love that my life is interesting to others (because it seems pretty normal and boring, at times, to me!). Clearly I don’t mind talking about myself, right?

The biggest thing for me is that I hope everyone realizes that just because I might be different from you, or rather, if you are different from me, I do not judge people for their life choices. I might have an opinion, but it’s just my opinion, and what we are doing as a family is what is best FOR US. I have friends of all faiths, personalities, styles, life choices, etc. What we have in common is that we like each others’ heart, and that is ultimately what matters. We don’t all have to pick the same things out when we go to the grocery store or at the clothing store (or at the hair salon!) to be friends, and I’m ok if you think what I do is “weird”. I’m strong enough in my own self to not worry about that, and I hope that you are as well.

I posted about one of my passions at Chicago Moms Blog this week, and about our diet choices at Stop Looking At Me. I hope you’ll come visit!

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May 2, 2008 | Filed Under Chicago Moms Blog, Myself and I, NWI Parent

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7 Responses to “The Freak Flag, Tis Flying”

Katja of Skimbaco on May 2nd, 2008 1:10 pm

That’s funny, my blog post today was little on the same line..

I have to say, I don’t know what I’d do without internet and if I hadn’t found so many other “weirdos” out there, I might just feel bad about myself being the only one co-sleeping, boycotting mainstream, eating differently… Heck, we don’t even live at the suburbs nor ever go to mall.

Thanks for being you, being honest and open on issues that are not the norm. Thanks for being my weird friend, otherwise it would be lonely in this otherwise stay-on-the-same-line-world.
flipflopmamma on May 2nd, 2008 3:04 pm

This is one reason I’m so glad I’m out here now, next to all my Tribe. I am finally around others that think along the same lines as me. I’m not the only weirdo:) anymore. And since Steve has been sick, I’m not looked at as a weirdo at church either, because people are seeing the importance of my food choices…too bad it has to take something like that to make people see.

Great post!
Adventures In Babywearing on May 3rd, 2008 5:54 am

Ok I NEED that Muppet picture framed and hanging some where like my kitchen. And I’ve found some of the biggest weirdos are the ones that don’t have a flag at all. I love flying mine high. Finally my friends and parents are understanding me (I hope) as I’m sure there was a bit of concern when I was little…

Steph
Glass Half Full on May 3rd, 2008 7:05 am

I love ya. Freaky stuff and all!

And that muppet photos is hilarious. Thanks for making me smile. I am in a bad mood this morning for no reason.
Niki on May 4th, 2008 12:18 pm

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I read your post at stop looking at me, and I think it’s great you guys are choosing vegan. I hate to think of whats in the food we eat and am hesitant to do much more research do to fear that I really will starve to death lol. I would love to get our family on a vegan diet. But you are right it really is all or none you all have to make the change and support one another to succeed.
Beth - Total Mom Haircut on May 4th, 2008 6:59 pm

I was thinking about this movie just yesterday and how that was the best quote in the whole entire thing!

And while it’s hard to have to answer the same questions over and over again, it really is great when maybe one person listens and considers something they hadn’t thought of before.

You’ve got me thinkin’ about the food thing.
mj aka sugarmama on May 5th, 2008 6:28 am

I love freaks! Are you kidding me? All my friends are freaks. hehe.

I am grateful to have a core group of friends that I can be who I want and not be judged. They respect my decisions and vice versa. My friends and I are all very different, but we love each other for who we are. That’s what TRUE friends are for.

Oh, and that muppet made my day! hehe… I really wanna hang out with your and Steph one day. Next time you guys wanna get lost in the city again call me!