Category Archives: kid stuff

We’ve Taught Her Well, Just Not By Example

Posted on June 7, 2007 by The Daring One

I got off the phone with my friend today when Laylee put her hand on my shoulder and said seriously, “Mom. I have one thing. When you were on the phone I heard you say a little bit of ‘craps’ … Continue reading →

Posted in kid stuff, parenting, save me from myself | 14 Comments

At Some Point Everyone Needs to Come Clean

Posted on May 31, 2007 by The Daring One

There is really never a good time to clean the dining room floor or change my clothes or shower. There’s always another meal-tastrophy on the way, another boogie to be wiped on my shirt or another workout to be done. … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, blick, kid stuff, save me from myself | 25 Comments

Laylee Knows Best

Posted on May 23, 2007 by The Daring One

Laylee wants fresh water for her dandelion flower. She NEEDS clear water for her dandelion flower. The dirty water in the kiddy pool out back is completely and not even a little bit not unsuitable for the growth and well-being … Continue reading →

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Two is Only Terrible on the Third Thursday of Months Ending in R

Posted on May 20, 2007 by The Daring One

Magoo recently turned 2 and I honestly feel that there’s nothing terrible about him. He loves blankets ferociously and sleeps with 6 or 8 tucked around him like a little nest. He still has fat in all the right squidging … Continue reading →

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Please Buy a Calendar

Posted on May 10, 2007 by The Daring One

Dan and I are a tad twisted. We are also literate and we have children. We like to read to them. We also encourage them to yell “helloooo” down storm drains to the imaginary people and piranhas who have made … Continue reading →

Posted in education, kid stuff, Reviews | 22 Comments

I am a Translator

Posted on April 29, 2007 by The Daring One

I translate things. Both the little jubs are experimenting with language. Laylee likes to make up words and then tell me that they are Spanish for “I want a cheese stick” or “Where’s the rubber chicken?” She’ll say, “Spanish for … Continue reading →

Posted in fun, fun, fun, kid stuff | 14 Comments