Category Archives: parenting

Cereal Prizes are Making a Comeback

Posted on April 8, 2009 by The Daring One

I grew up with prizes in my cereal. There weren’t prizes in EVERY box of cereal but frequently we would rush to open a new box that promised some nugget of disposable plastic fun and goodness. I tend to believe … Continue reading →

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It’s Not a Fever if You Don’t Take her Temperature

Posted on April 1, 2009 by The Daring One

I’m still pretty sick. Laylee’s been home sick for 3 days. Dan’s home sick. It’s not fun but everything passes, right? At Parenting today I’ve written about how I let my ick and frustration almost take over my parental decision-making … Continue reading →

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Calling All Sports Fans

Posted on March 25, 2009 by The Daring One

Do your kids participate in competitive sports? How in the world do you cope with it. Recent experience has shown me that I can. not. handle the pressure of watching my loved ones play in sporting events where there’s a … Continue reading →

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It’s In the Spin

Posted on March 18, 2009 by The Daring One

I’d gotten up the gumption to tidy the kitchen, sweep the floors and even eat some food. These gumptionful actions sent me straight to the couch where I was contemplating a long term stay. I had both phones next to … Continue reading →

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Laylee’s Take on Work/Family Relations

Posted on March 18, 2009 by The Daring One

Sometimes her play mirrors reality and sometimes it more closely resembles reality as she wishes it would be. Other times I have no idea where her playtime dialogue and drama comes from, like when she plays a mom who is … Continue reading →

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Daring Young Mom’s Fertility Guide

Posted on March 5, 2009 by The Daring One

1. Buy a new belt. 2. Join Weight Watchers. 3. Buy the most expensive theater tickets you’ve ever purchased in your life for a show that’s coming to town in nine months. Do all these things and you’ll have a … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, baby stuff, fun, fun, fun, Love and Marriage, parenting, world domination | 110 Comments