Category Archives: parenting

Tip Tuesday — No Place Like Home?

Posted on February 6, 2007 by The Daring One

I went to public school. I liked public school, minus the years of purgatory generally referred to as Junior High. Would someone please tell me next time before I decide to exhibit my keychain collection in the school library in … Continue reading →

Posted in education, parenting, tip tuesday | 49 Comments

I Washed the Spider Out

Posted on February 2, 2007 by The Daring One

When we moved into this house, it was with the understanding that the mangled filthy mini-blinds would vacate immediately, if not sooner. I could have cleaned them 7 months ago but I knew we would be replacing them AT ANY  … Continue reading →

Posted in domesticality, money, parenting | 18 Comments

Love and Babies

Posted on January 26, 2007 by The Daring One

It’s that time again.  February is almost upon us so it’s time to Share the Love.  Go on over and nominate someone you love today.  I’m excited to find some new reads.  (I’m ineligable due to your ridiculous kindness last year.) … Continue reading →

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I am Four Years Old

Posted on January 19, 2007 by The Daring One

…In the hours that followed, many people came to visit, passing the boiled-looking newborn around, cooing, and crying tears of joy while I shoved my face full of broccoli. Family members were careful to only take pictures of the baby … Continue reading →

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Can’t Imagine Where He Gets It

Posted on January 12, 2007 by The Daring One

When the giant bottle of Lycopene smashed to the ground 5 minutes ago, I said it. When Laylee asked if she could lick it up off the floor, I said it again. I believe there are much worse words I … Continue reading →

Posted in blick, parenting | 16 Comments

Hertz So Good

Posted on January 11, 2007 by The Daring One

Are your kids on a first name basis with your car rental return guy?  12 hours ago I would have said “Neither are mine.”Â  Not anymore, people, not anymore.  We are all now intimately acquainted with Brian and he with … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, driving, kid stuff, near-death, parenting | 36 Comments