My LO is 8 months old. He's in the middle of teething, separation anxiety and trying to figure out the whole pulling up to stand thing.

We are visiting my in-laws this week and I have heard multiple times how he's never going to be an athlete like his Daddy (because he's cautious about pulling up and afraid to fall down too), that I spoil him by picking him up when he's upset so he's going to never be aggressive enough to play sports, and that he's going to be so big it's going to make his kindergarten years hard (???). I'm so over it.

A little background: I grew up in a very sexist home. I couldn't do things because "I am a girl." Examples are playing soccer and entering the police academy after graduating. I have always told my husband my biggest wish for my child is to let them know they can do anything they strive for, and I will cheer them on every step. I also personally believe that children can become what you expect them to be, like a self fulfilling prophecy type thing.

So I know I'm sensitive about it, but seriously? He's 8 months old, quit making up your mind how he's going to be! And now I need a glass of wine...