Author Archives: The Daring One

Slave Labor from My Pregnant Perch

Posted on August 26, 2009 by The Daring One

I’m not much for cleaning these days. I’m much for eating and sleeping and going to water aerobics with elderly women. Because I don’t feel like cleaning, I rarely make the kids do it either. When they clean, it basically … Continue reading →

Posted in parenting, preg-nancy | 3 Comments

Craigslist Gives Me Melon-Feet

Posted on August 20, 2009 by The Daring One

I love the idea of Craiglist. You sell things. You buy things. You give away things so that people will haul them away from your house for free. I have been able to give things away on Craigslist that no … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, baby stuff, disasters, driving, shopping | 31 Comments

Foot-Sections

Posted on August 19, 2009 by The Daring One

Magoo thinks we should remove the baby via “foot-section.” Laylee doesn’t care how we get it out as long as we let her witness the carnage. [Read more at Parenting.com]

Posted in parenting, preg-nancy | 2 Comments

Oh MAN!

Posted on August 12, 2009 by The Daring One

I fluffed some stuffed animals and placed them in her crib just for the effect when she sees it for the first time. I know little babies are not supposed to sleep with a bunch stuff in their cribs until … Continue reading →

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Snarky and Clueless

Posted on August 11, 2009 by The Daring One

Sometimes I wonder when they will get a clue. I already know the answer but I ask it hypothetically to the universe in general and to my husband specifically. “WHEN WILL THEY GET A CLUE?!” The answer is – 20 … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 15 Comments

Pigs and Robots are Smart

Posted on August 9, 2009 by The Daring One

Dinner. Tonight. Canned soup. Crackers. Cold cereal for desert. Best dinner conversation in possibly the last 2 years. Dan was at a meeting. I managed to find some canned soup that was less than 2 years past its Best-By Date. … Continue reading →

Posted in domesticality, family fun, food, kid stuff, scaring the neighbors | 8 Comments