delight in the absurd.

Marie Antoinette (1938) - stunning close-up on a period costume designed by Adrian. The result of matching sequin flowers, stars, lace and taffeta is simply sublime.

The type of the mother I’m trying to be. Not just encourage bodily autonomy, but reward displays of it, even when it might make someone else in the room uncomfortable.

I’ve made so many people uncomfortable in supporting my daughter’s personal space. People will try to hug her, she’ll sometimes say “No, thank you” and the adult will look at me to make her do it, but I just say “It’s ok honey, you don’t have to hug anyone you don’t want to.” It makes people irrationally huffy, making me feel even more justified in supporting my daughter’s choices. Creeps.

I have had relatives get mad when I won’t make my kids hug and kiss them. Like nah. I hate being touched…Why TF would I force that shit on my kids when the big reason I’m like this is people making me hug and shit.