Category Archives: parenting

Bunks, Thugs and Harmony

Posted on January 14, 2008 by The Daring One

Bunkbeds at Costco were ripe for the picking and who am I to argue with purchasing furniture when it’s in season? About a year ago they had them in stock and I wasn’t QUITE quick enough snatching one up. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, kid stuff, parenting, unbearable cuteness | 37 Comments

He Thinks He’s a Dide-O-Swear and I Love Quinoa

Posted on January 11, 2008 by The Daring One

Magoo is growling it up and I’m telling all over at Parenting. Do you know how cute it is when a 2 and 4-year-old beg for quinoa? It’s way cuter than when they beg for cookies. WAY cuter. If you … Continue reading →

Posted in parenting, scaring the neighbors | 7 Comments

At Least He’s a Manly Princess

Posted on December 28, 2007 by The Daring One

He runs around in high heels yelling, “I a princess. Me. Mine. I a princess!” [read more at Parenting]

Posted in kid stuff, parenting | 3 Comments

Good Moms Against Fashion

Posted on December 24, 2007 by The Daring One

I like to think of myself as pretty much the best mom ever. I’m not saying that I am the best mom ever. I just like to think of myself that way. [read more at Parenting.com]

Posted in fashion, kid stuff, parenting | 3 Comments

Herod and I — We’re Jerks

Posted on December 11, 2007 by The Daring One

We’re trying to fight the media-oric power of Santa’s publicity machine and teach Laylee and Magoo that Christmas is actually a religious holiday with fun attached as a festive bonus. Some days we win and sometimes the kids get all … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, bambi's mom, disasters, holidays, parenting, save me from myself | 24 Comments

The Ho Ho Ho Guy

Posted on December 7, 2007 by The Daring One

What do you think about Santa? Carrie wrote a great post about him at Seattle Mom Blogs. My friends talk about him a lot and goodness knows Laylee can’t say enough about him. I’m talking about him over at Parenting … Continue reading →

Posted in holidays, parenting | 3 Comments