Author Archives: The Daring One

Grosser

Posted on June 26, 2008 by The Daring One

Today Magoo marked his territory in the baked goods isle of The Family Grocer. It’s much “grosser” now than it was before. He stood next to me as I perused the canning supplies and suddenly let out a huge, “OH. … Continue reading →

Posted in blick, kid stuff | 15 Comments

OCD Spice Girl – Livin’ the Dream

Posted on June 25, 2008 by The Daring One

**Update** I’m very obsessed with containers but I didn’t realize everyone else would like them as much as I do so I didn’t include a link. I got them here. I bought the 4oz size and they hold half a … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, domesticality, food | 41 Comments

Heard This Week

Posted on June 24, 2008 by The Daring One

Laylee to me: “It’s so much more fun to cuddle with you because you’re so much more fatter and it’s just more comfortable.” Laylee: “Can I get a whoop whoop?!” Magoo [very sternly with raised eyebrows]: “No. You. May. NOT!” … Continue reading →

Posted in ears, fun, fun, fun, kid stuff, save me from myself | 19 Comments

The Urine is Here!

Posted on June 23, 2008 by The Daring One

The sanity is not. We’re doing it. We’re saying goodbye to diapers and hello to stench and stains and public restrooms and plastic bags in my purse waiting to be filled with little peed-in Lightning McQueen special pants. Magoo’s been … Continue reading →

Posted in blick, fun, fun, fun, kid stuff | 27 Comments

Perspective

Posted on June 22, 2008 by The Daring One

In my church none of the teachers or clergy get paid for their time or expertise. To be honest, none of us really have expertise and very few of us have any time to speak of. We just all pitch … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, aspirations, faith, get serious | 33 Comments

My Little Village

Posted on June 20, 2008 by The Daring One

Last week my body fought back. After months of pushing and pulling and running and jumping and multitasking to the point of insanity, my body decided it had reached its limit. The only way to get me to agree and … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, health, parenting | 7 Comments