Category Archives: parenting

Does She Engage in Imaginative Play?

Posted on March 16, 2007 by The Daring One

“Why yes, yes she does,” I answered the doctor at her 4-year well check visit. What I didn’t tell him was that sometimes I want to open up a can on her imaginary posse…

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A Puddle of My Own Heart

Posted on March 9, 2007 by The Daring One

So, what I’m saying is: She’s not allowed to say that I’m not allowed to say certain things but I’m allowed to tell her that she’s not allowed to tell me that.

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Why Hey?

Posted on March 6, 2007 by The Daring One

Laylee sits next to me tapping and making alarmingly loud sucking and hocking noises. I politely ask her to stop. The noises continue. I yell, “HEY!!!!” She looks at me innocently. “Why hey, Mamma?” I am dumbfounded. “WHY HEY?” I … Continue reading →

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FAT SPAM and Dancing

Posted on March 2, 2007 by The Daring One

Have you been getting the spam telling you that all of your co-workers are talking behind your back about what a fat slob you are? I have. The email goes into detail about all the office gossip and how the … Continue reading →

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The Touching

Posted on February 23, 2007 by The Daring One

Come visit me at the parenting post today and see why I’m thinking of hiring a Human Resources director to come live at my house.

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More on Homeschooling

Posted on February 9, 2007 by The Daring One

I’m continuing the homeschooling discussion over at parenting.com and I’m wondering, “Do moms’ heads every explode from all the decisions they have to make about their child’s well-being?”

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