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theatokos ([personal profile] theatokos) wrote2008-12-23 04:40 pm

So many things to post about, such little brain space

*I love the winter holidays. Wish it felt more wintery and festive 'round these here parts.

*This nuclear family bullshit is isolating and I hate it. It takes way more than two people to raise one kid. The radical feminist in me is appalled at the binds I find myself in. I think the nuclear family is one of the single greatest myths that patriarchy has perpetuated in modern times.

*Adam and I are considering having B model. I feel conflicted about this. We are constantly getting told that B should be a baby model. We have a friend that used to be a children's agent. Extra money for a savings for B would be wonderful. We hear it's about $60/hr. But.... do I really want to support the advertising and modeling business? It also feels rather exploitative of Bennett, and he cannot offer his consent. It's like getting in bed with the devil. Feedback, please.

*There is so much to do to prepare for our trip. With no child care this week, I will be leaving my job with a lot of loose ends, and there's just not much I can do about that. I'm not sure I care all that much. I feel some guilt about being half-assed, but you know, if I really truly cared I'd find a way to get everything done.

*Off to start dinner while B is asleep. Wish I was asleep.

*Also, I think I am going to try to eliminate sugar from my diet for the duration of my trip. All the holiday sweets are starting to make me feel bad.

[identity profile] ladyartemisa.livejournal.com 2008-12-24 12:56 am (UTC)(link)
noooooooooo.

baby modeling is evil.
people are constantly throwing money at me to put kate in modeling.. she has been in a few things but never for money. all non profit things.. we are on the cover of a magazine next month but again.. not for money. i refuse to do anything for money. i was a child model and i still have issues from the pressure that was put on me. it is worse for little girls I think but still.. it sucks for all kids.

[identity profile] ewigweibliche.livejournal.com 2008-12-24 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
thank you for this perspective. i worry about all that stuff. i'm thinking if we decide to do it, it would be only until we move. the money could be split half for moving fund, half for his savings. money is just... so seductive. but then we'd move away and wouldn't be near it. if it's all before 2 maybe he won't remember it? but then, maybe that's worse... the whole consent thing....