They are a great runner!

While we were out trick-or-treating, Bekah saw a person running (very traditionally female in dress and appearance) and said, “wow, she’s a great runner! Wait, I mean, they are a great runner. I don’t know if they are a girl or a boy or a they.” I had been thinking how sweet a compliment that was and hadn’t considered the assumed pronoun at all.

I’ve never been so proud as a mom. We’ve had a few conversations about gender, non-binary people, and pronouns. We’ve talked about how we speak demonstrates our love for others.  It’s beautiful to see this become second nature for her. I hope one day that I can be like Bekah.

#remarksfromrebekah