Having 2 mums

My son has 2 mums.  His life consists of his home, his 2 dogs, his 2 cats, school and of course his mums.  A fairly ordinary tale for a 4 year old.  However, decisions about his life are thrust into the media on regular occasions.  Politicians debate the necessity for gay people to marry.   He has parents that aren't married-because they can't.  He has one mum who has no legal rights over him-because she can't.  So this places our child into a vulnerable postion. 

I never want him to have to fight the battles that are mine BUT what happens when he is in hospital and I'm not available to sign his consent forms.  My partner can not sign these forms.  We have had this situation occur.  I was unwell, as was our son and I couldn't sign his forms.  My partner was frightened and did not notify the hospital about the potential scenario she encountered.  This directly impacts upon our child, so unfortunately it is his issue. 

This is not about our choices, it's not about his choices.  It's about common sense equality.  We would love for our son to say his parents are married.  We would love to tell others we are married but we can't.  We quietly sit and wait.  We occasionally talk about our desire to marry with our straight friends and family. 

Being married would make a difference to our lives.  All of our lives, my partner, my son and myself.  We are a family!