Category Archives: all about me

That One Post

Today I wrote that one post, the one at the end of pregnancy where you’re actually considering removing the baby yourself by any means possible. It was 3.5 pages single-spaced in Word. It was whiny and self-indulgent and I meant … Continue reading

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Odd Numbers or Bad Things Come in Threes?

My friends with big families love to help prepare me for this next little munchkin by telling me horror stories about the adjustment going from 2 to 3 children. They’re trying to be helpful but I’m afraid they don’t quite … Continue reading

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She Knows Me So Well

Laylee had to fill out a survey about me in her kindergarten class for Mother’s Day. Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Sport: Yoga Favorite Thing to Do When She’s Not Being My Mom: Work on the computer (I really like that … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Is In the Water

Maybe it’s just in the air. It’s definitely all around us and through us and it’s fun and LOUD and festive and at times obnoxious. My mom always used to say that what she really wanted for Mother’s Day was … Continue reading

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Nickelodeon’s Parents’ Picks Nomination

Are you bored and looking for a radio button to click with your mouse? I will help you with your problem. Just head over to Nickelodeon’s Parents’ Picks website and vote for DaringYoungMom.com as your very favorite Seattle blog ever. … Continue reading

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Digging Out

Today I moved, I really moved for one of the first times in 4 months. Magoo was at preschool a 20-minute walk from our house and there was a smattering of sun peeking through the clouds. I was out of … Continue reading

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