Author Archives: The Daring One

I’m Like Lassie Without the Well-Groomed Hair

Posted on April 7, 2009 by The Daring One

And I have the ability to bear children. So I’m pregnant, right? The cuteness of the babies being born in my area recently, combined with the slow decline in my all-day pregnancy sickness is causing me to be more excited … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, child abuse, health, near-death, preg-nancy | 10 Comments

Love This Sign

Posted on April 5, 2009 by The Daring One

I guess I’m not the only one who leaves her reusable bags in the car. I hope I’m not the only one who brings them in but then forgets to give them to the cashier.

Posted in around town, poser in granolaville, shopping, signs | 12 Comments

Could I Be More Mean?

Posted on April 2, 2009 by The Daring One

I have set a limit of four days on this: It’s been three days and today I gave warning. The Stuffed Animal Utopia of Bliss must be dismantled by tomorrow night. “But the animals will be so sad.” “But you … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters, domesticality, kid stuff | 20 Comments

Blood in a Baggie

Posted on April 1, 2009 by The Daring One

Sometimes the red tape involved with medical care baffles me, especially when you see more than one provider at once. Last week, my naturopath told me I looked like crap. She said it a lot nicer than that but basically … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, around town, driving, health, poser in granolaville, preg-nancy | 13 Comments

It’s Not a Fever if You Don’t Take her Temperature

Posted on April 1, 2009 by The Daring One

I’m still pretty sick. Laylee’s been home sick for 3 days. Dan’s home sick. It’s not fun but everything passes, right? At Parenting today I’ve written about how I let my ick and frustration almost take over my parental decision-making … Continue reading →

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¼ Cup Pea Chopstick Challenge

Posted on March 31, 2009 by The Daring One

Laylee’s been talking smack. She’s learned how to hold a chopstick recently. Now, I’m not saying she’s learned how to hold chopsticks or even A chopstick correctly. No. Not so much. She has opposable thumbs and she can use them … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, contests, family fun, food, he's so fine he blows my mind, world domination | 11 Comments