Category Archives: aspirations

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

Today I was a Mom — Part Two

Posted on March 19, 2009 by The Daring One

A while ago I wrote a post called Today I Was a Mom. The title of the post was meant to imply that although I rarely get my job perfectly right, there are those precious few days when I can … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, aspirations, preg-nancy, save me from myself | 47 Comments

Eggnog and Raisin Day

Posted on January 20, 2009 by The Daring One

Magoo came running up to me today calling, “MOM! MOM! Dad says turn on the TV. It’s Eggnog ‘n Raisin Day. So I did. AHHH! Inauguration day. I knew it was coming. I’ve been watching coverage of President Obama painting … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, faith, politics | 15 Comments

Perhaps We’ve Been Over-thinking Things

Posted on December 3, 2008 by The Daring One

How many children should we have? Is the time right? Am I healthy enough? Was that a miscarriage? Do I want to go through all that again? I was recently talking with Eve’s kids when the 3-year-old asked me why … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, baby stuff, kid stuff, Love and Marriage, unbearable cuteness | 18 Comments

Dare to Simplify

Posted on October 5, 2008 by The Daring One

I’ve been working hard to simplify my life lately, but not too hard because that could complicate things, but just hard enough. I’ve taken some smart steps like saying no to things I didn’t want to do and getting rid … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, Dare to Simplify | 32 Comments

If Wishes Were Work Ethic

Posted on September 24, 2008 by The Daring One

Sometimes I really wish I were good at laundry. The problem is — I don’t wish it enough to actually make it happen. I’ve known quality laundresses in my day (yes they’ve all been female). I’ve observed them and I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, domesticality | 38 Comments