Category Archives: kid stuff

Little Boys

Posted on March 28, 2012 by The Daring One

Magoo started Little League this week. I’ve never seen him this excited about a new sport. It could be all the gear. (The protective cup is certainly blowing his mind.) Maybe it’s the danger of never knowing when one of … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, kid stuff, scaring the neighbors | 13 Comments

Fish-steria

Posted on March 17, 2012 by The Daring One

They want a cat. Or a dog or a bat or a snail or a crab. They just want something to love. And given how baby hungry I’ve been since my sister gave birth to a little piece of heaven … Continue reading →

Posted in child abuse, disasters, kid stuff, near-death, shish | 4 Comments

Stop THREEING

Posted on March 6, 2012 by The Daring One

Wanda’s been spending a lot of time in the joint lately. Our personal joint is a spot in the hall outside the bathroom door. There is no worse place on earth than the time out spot. Placing her in it … Continue reading →

Posted in child abuse, fun, fun, fun, Honesty of Children, kid stuff | 11 Comments

Rejection Letters

Posted on March 4, 2012 by The Daring One

I’ve been thinking a lot about rejection lately. I’ve been shopping my novel around to agents and they’ve been telling me, “No thank you.” I expected to be rejected repeatedly before finding someone who wanted to represent me but it … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, aspirations, get serious, kid stuff, writing | 8 Comments

The Economics of Teeth

Posted on February 24, 2012 by The Daring One

I hope Magoo never learns that it’s possible to sell his organs for money… or candy. Lately his main revenue stream comes from the secretive but highly lucrative tooth market. He yanks one out, processes it, makes it available for … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters, food, Honesty of Children, kid stuff | 5 Comments

One is Better than None

Posted on October 5, 2011 by The Daring One

My friend Emily had knee surgery today so we wanted to do something nice for her. My efforts involved lasagna and spinach salad. Laylee’s efforts were more on point. She offered to come and read to her since she can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in kid stuff, shish | 9 Comments