Author Archives: The Daring One

The Genetics of Sleep

Posted on September 13, 2007 by The Daring One

Lately I’ve noticed that Laylee is very restless in her sleep. She grinds her teeth, tosses and turns. Often when we go at night to check on her, I’ll notice her mumbling and grimacing and I try to sooth her … Continue reading →

Posted in family fun, kid stuff | 23 Comments

Don’t Put the Grocery Money in Your Bra

Posted on September 11, 2007 by The Daring One

At times, I have been known to spend money in a fashion similar to that of an imbibing mariner. This combined with my hatred of budgets and our need to put a new roof on the house has me and … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, around town, Love and Marriage, money, shopping, wardrobe malfunctions | 29 Comments

Nothing Says Refinement Like Nugget-Flavored Ice Cream

Posted on September 10, 2007 by The Daring One

For the past week or so, Magoo has been on some sort of weird food strike. He will eat cheddar cheese, anything that tastes similar to a fistful of sugar, and of course chicken nuggets. He likes his nuggets dino-shaped … Continue reading →

Posted in food, kid stuff | 20 Comments

Photographic Debut

Posted on September 7, 2007 by The Daring One

Dan and I are passing our love of photography on to the children. Lately Laylee’s been using my camera to capture the world from her perspective.

Posted in kid stuff, parenting | 5 Comments

Doctors Make Me Cry

Posted on September 5, 2007 by The Daring One

I try to make them chuckle nervously. For as long as I can remember, I’ve cried when I’ve gone to doctor’s offices, not every time but more often than I’d like. OBGYNs are the worst, but I’ve been known to … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, brains, save me from myself | 24 Comments

My Pore Cleaner Sucks

Posted on September 4, 2007 by The Daring One

While I was “researching” the Harriet Carter catalog for blog fodder, I came across a pore cleaning device “as seen on TV” and felt it was ridiculous, possibly useless, and I must have it. However, I was unwilling to pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, shopping, technology | 13 Comments