Author Archives: The Daring One

Allergic to Yard Work

Posted on April 4, 2007 by The Daring One

Dan recently went to an allergist who injected him all over with various substances and wrote on him with permanent marker. Much to my chagrin, a spot on his arm swelled up to the size of a small grapefruit, which … Continue reading →

Posted in domesticality, he's so fine he blows my mind, near-death, Random | 26 Comments

Sonnet on a Mud Puddle

Posted on April 3, 2007 by The Daring One

This lovely day we head outside to play Our yard is not the flattest one around Rain water’s always getting in the way It maketh puddles in which fun is found Laylee pours mud all over on her head Her … Continue reading →

Posted in blick, fun, fun, fun, kid stuff, Random | 21 Comments

Tip Tuesday — Mags

Posted on April 3, 2007 by The Daring One

What is the one magazine you can’t live without? Does it have the same person on the cover Every. Single. Month? Is there always a story of a woman who lost 600 lbs in 40 days? Does it keep you … Continue reading →

Posted in tip tuesday | 51 Comments

Things Are Getting Back to Normal

Posted on April 1, 2007 by The Daring One

Shortly after midnight this morning, I told Dan I was pregnant and that he had a huge spider on his back. APRIL FOOLS! He didn’t fall for it. I began laughing so hard I “bawled my eyeballs out” (as Laylee … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 15 Comments

Today I Got Shot

Posted on March 30, 2007 by The Daring One

Do you ever spend an entire day wearing makeup and hanging out with a man who is not your husband, while your son mistakenly calls him Daddy?

Posted in around town, Blogging | 45 Comments

Daycare?

Posted on March 30, 2007 by The Daring One

Today at Parenting.com, we’re talking about a new study that suggests trouble for kids in day care. Please go over and weigh in on the discussion. I stay home with my kids but I’m honestly not sure what I’d do … Continue reading →

Posted in childcare, parenting | 8 Comments