laurack, I don't really think much about it either. I guess I'm pushing her into a girly stereotype by dressing her in pink, putting bows in her hair, and giving her a play kitchen? Her room is pink and white. She has a baby doll. I like those things, and I'm not going to make a point of getting her "boy" stuff to even it out. I mean, she does have balls and cars, which I guess could be considered "boy" toys, because they are fun too. I also don't give a shit about the Disney princess stuff. She has/will have plenty of real-life examples of strong and independent women.
baby brother will probably get a bit more gender role diversity. If I run out of pjs and don't want to do laundry he'll just be wearing her pink ones lol
I do think some photographers take props a little far. Not talking about JCP holiday stuff, but about the pro photogs that drag a couch out into a field and take pics on that, with a kid on a suitcase, another holding an umbrella, and a baby swinging in a cocoon on a tree. I think people are going to look back in that current trend with a bit of amusement.
My husband is ungoogleable too. He has a super common first name and the most common last name in America.
I know this is super late but my H is the opposite. If you google his name, every single link is him.
Ugh I am like that now too. I married into a very unpopular name (like if somebody has the same name they are somehow related to my husband), so both of us are the only people on google with our names.
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
color me surprised that the jc penny props UO was the one that garnered a heated response.
hello? I said I dress my girl in pink all the time and assume she'll marry a man?
I haven't read a damn thing except the tail end of this exchange between mscatra and chels .... buut ... I have put a dress on Butters before. And I have put his hair in pig tails. A lot.
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
Post by creamsiclechica on Apr 3, 2014 15:21:26 GMT -5
Gender roles!
dixeedeluxe, I just saw your tag. I wasn't targeting you specifically, I just meant in general. For what it's worth, I am confident in my ability to present strong female examples for both my kids. I have a lot of "masculine" interests, hobbies, and aspirations. I just hate that the constant judgment from all sides implies you're doing damage no matter what you do.
<overly serious sarcasm tone>Yes, my total assesment of you is based upon this UO. On every single topic, not just posed and propped pics.</overly serious sarcasm tone>
Oh, FFS.
I am sorry you feel that I judge posts that are posed and with props from JCP.
That's what I said. Not me as an entire person. You thinking I would do that. I'm sorry you feel that way about this thing.
Jesus.
I'm sure I'm just feeding the drama you are apparently feeling here by replying, but you did say, "Horrible person" and "Well I'm sorry you feel that way about me" so I don't think it was a crazy leap for me to think that you were referring to your whole person.
laurack, I don't really think much about it either. I guess I'm pushing her into a girly stereotype by dressing her in pink, putting bows in her hair, and giving her a play kitchen? Her room is pink and white. She has a baby doll. I like those things, and I'm not going to make a point of getting her "boy" stuff to even it out. I mean, she does have balls and cars, which I guess could be considered "boy" toys, because they are fun too. I also don't give a shit about the Disney princess stuff. She has/will have plenty of real-life examples of strong and independent women.
I'm totally in the "kids like what they like" mindset. I am not girly at all, but my kid sort of is. She likes pink, and jewelry, and dolls. She didn't get that from me, but if I let her pick something she likes, it is often a princess something. But all she tells me she does at day care is CARS!! And she loves all things transportation. She also MUST slide down the hill of dirt at day care every day. I don't encourage or discourage anything that's healthy play. As long as she's not trying to injure herself or others, I'm good
Post by lauranicole91 on Apr 3, 2014 15:40:22 GMT -5
JCP props are pretty damn cheesy, but I continue to go there anyways. It's cheap and gets the job done. I try to stage semi decent pictures at home but she will not sit or stand still at all(I mean, I don't expect a toddler to so...). Taking her in front of a stranger freezes her up just enough to get a handful of shots to "professionally" capture milestones (newborn, 1 year, Christmas, and 2 years) without paying out the ass. If it means I get a few cheesy shots/props, so be it.
I will also state, that @chelsmoster 's statement doesn't make me feel uncomfortable or weird, she still thinks my child is adorable(right?! Haha?) she just ALSO giggles at the silly props.
We get our photos at Target, and I just personally don't go for the cheesy props ( to each their own). The only one that I have used ( I think) were the large white numbers. I would someday like to get a family pic, somewhere outsdie, but to be honest I really do not need to be staring at a pic of myself on the wall.
I'm also not a fan of the props, but am considering using Target for 2 year photos. We can't afford to do pro pics every milestone, and I want to do family fall pics, so I am going to hold out for those.
Post by rainbowchip on Apr 3, 2014 16:27:55 GMT -5
My kids are very cute in JCP photos. (See sig) I also try to limit the props. They tell you to bring something in and I never do. Dylan's 4 year pics got a little prop heavy but she had him hold an I, an am, and a 4 in separate shots and then put them together in a collage. It was cute.