Now that I think back on it, they didn't let me have more than a couple of Barbie dolls, either, no matter how much I begged and pleaded for more. So maybe they just didn't buy me toys. :)

No, actually, my parents are pretty steadfast believers in gender roles to this day. I think they are astounded that my husband does the bulk of the housework, and are afraid that he will eventually run out on me because I refused to do my job at home.

Maybe it's good that I ended up with a couple of boys - I can play with their toys when they aren't looking. :)