Author Archives: The Daring One

More Convos With Laylee

Posted on February 4, 2007 by The Daring One

This afternoon I was trying to take a wee nap.  What better time for Laylee to engage in some fascinating discussion? Laylee:  The monsters are keeping me awake. Me [lobbing an imaginary can with my eyes still closed]:  Spray them … Continue reading →

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I Washed the Spider Out

Posted on February 2, 2007 by The Daring One

When we moved into this house, it was with the understanding that the mangled filthy mini-blinds would vacate immediately, if not sooner. I could have cleaned them 7 months ago but I knew we would be replacing them AT ANY  … Continue reading →

Posted in domesticality, money, parenting | 18 Comments

Tip Tuesday — Just a Smidge Country

Posted on February 1, 2007 by The Daring One

I grew up hating country music.  HATE.  I’m not sure why except that hating coutry music was the cool thing to do and since I was not cool, I spent a lot of time doing the things that would supposedly … Continue reading →

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Polly’s Godless House of Hoochie-Wear

Posted on January 26, 2007 by The Daring One

Laylee was playing Polly Pockets with a grownup friend the other day.  I wasn’t around but here’s the way I heard it went down. Laylee:  This dress is beautiful. Marge:  Yeah. Laylee:  But it’s not modest. Marge:  Hmm.. Laylee:  Should … Continue reading →

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Love and Babies

Posted on January 26, 2007 by The Daring One

It’s that time again.  February is almost upon us so it’s time to Share the Love.  Go on over and nominate someone you love today.  I’m excited to find some new reads.  (I’m ineligable due to your ridiculous kindness last year.) … Continue reading →

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NoI’mNot YesYouAre

Posted on January 24, 2007 by The Daring One

I was recently babysitting for a friend’s daughter, an adorable little 2-year-old elf who can spell her 3-syllable last name perfectly.   She reminds me of a corporate executive in miniature with bulbous pig-tale buns, marching around the house and calling … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, childcare, fun, fun, fun | 21 Comments