Author Archives: The Daring One

Voldemort Can’t Stop the Rock

Posted on July 17, 2007 by The Daring One

Really really loud music in the library maybe sometimes sort of can stop the rock… if you’re attending the concert with small people, people who have tiny and delicate ears. I’ve been boiling over with excitement to see my favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, dancing, family fun | 19 Comments

Tip Tuesday — Road Trip Giveaway

Posted on July 17, 2007 by The Daring One

Shannon says everyone’s doing giveaways and maybe she’s right… Since moving to Seattle we’ve put thousands of miles on Vinny, driving back and forth to visit stubborn family all over the country who refuse to pick up stakes and move … Continue reading →

Posted in driving, kid stuff, tip tuesday | 121 Comments

My B-Boy

Posted on July 15, 2007 by The Daring One

My indoctrination of Magoo is nearly complete. At Grandma’s house he learned to do head spins. Photo Sharing – Video Sharing – Share Photos – Free Video Hosting The other day in the car I was listening to an old … Continue reading →

Posted in driving, fun, fun, fun | 17 Comments

So Help Me I’m Ready to Toss Everything

Posted on July 12, 2007 by The Daring One

It is hot and I want to throw things. Every possession in my house seems to be radiating heat and I feel that most of it must go, mostly the parts that belong to the children. I am sticky and … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, fun, fun, fun, near-death, save me from myself | 43 Comments

Back to Me

Posted on July 10, 2007 by The Daring One

I’m becoming obsessed with documentation, passports, social security cards, Canadian citizenship records for my kids who were both born in the U.S. The rules are changing for international travel and I just want us all to be prepared in the … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me | 17 Comments

Neighborhood Building by Four-Year-Olds

Posted on July 10, 2007 by The Daring One

“Why are all the houses in a line? The houses should be in a circle. It would be much more funner that way. We’re just not strong enough to skootch them.”

Posted in around town, parenting | 13 Comments