Category Archives: family fun

Did you know there were FISH at the aquarium?

Posted on January 31, 2008 by The Daring One

This week I went to the aquarium with Laylee’s preschool class and a group of helpful high school students who received extra credit for accompanying us. While they ran around after my kids, I experienced something strange and wonderful. Personally … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, family fun, kid stuff, video | 35 Comments

The Family Shopping Trip

Posted on January 21, 2008 by The Daring One

I woke up this morning feeling slightly less plagued by the raging viral plague of death than I have for the past few days, feeling so well in fact that I even showered, wore clothes (of a sort), went to … Continue reading →

Posted in family fun, kid stuff, near-death, shopping | 25 Comments

A Mother Is

Posted on November 9, 2007 by The Daring One

A mother is someone whose phone call you can answer unembarrassed even though Vanilla Ice is blasting on your stereo while your kids dance around like maniacs in the background.

Posted in dancing, family fun | 10 Comments

Slashing Pumpkins

Posted on October 30, 2007 by The Daring One

This poor pumpkin didn’t stand a chance. The conspiracy began when Papa snatched this poor guy right off the street and drug him back to our house. He carefully sliced a hole in the top of his noggin while Laylee … Continue reading →

Posted in blick, family fun, holidays, unbearable cuteness | 25 Comments

The Genetics of Sleep

Posted on September 13, 2007 by The Daring One

Lately I’ve noticed that Laylee is very restless in her sleep. She grinds her teeth, tosses and turns. Often when we go at night to check on her, I’ll notice her mumbling and grimacing and I try to sooth her … Continue reading →

Posted in family fun, kid stuff | 23 Comments

Callous

Posted on August 2, 2007 by The Daring One

I stay home with my kids. The decision has less to do with the fact that I have the option of wearing pajamas all day and more to do with the fact that I vainly think I can give them … Continue reading →

Posted in childcare, family fun, parenting | 42 Comments