Category Archives: parenting

Reverent in Church… And Quiet Elsewhere

Posted on December 15, 2010 by The Daring One

‘Magoo is not yet ready to appreciate a cultural event of this nature. If I’d known that in advance, I’d have bribed him, just like I do in church.” [Read more at Parenting.com]

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TherMomEter

Posted on December 8, 2010 by The Daring One

There has to be some better way to gauge how sick a kid is and to figure out what to do. I’ve been thinking of inventing a new kind of thermometer, a TherMomEter, that tells you the things you really … Continue reading →

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What Do you Need to Know?

Posted on November 10, 2010 by The Daring One

When a boy from our local junior high was arrested for planning to kill several students and teachers, the school district decided not to inform the school’s parents. [read more at Parenting.com]

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The Lone Wolf

Posted on November 2, 2010 by The Daring One

Wanda’s learning to walk but only when no one is looking. “She took in my applause graciously and then ceased all mobility-related activities. I haven’t seen her walk more than a step by herself since that time and I’m starting … Continue reading →

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The Shock of Pajamas

Posted on October 20, 2010 by The Daring One

I’m thinking notes in their lunches, pajama-themed bedtime stories, and labels sewn to the front of all their favorite clothes that read, “Temporary Clothing Unit – Pajamas will be worn during periods of sleep.” [More pajama silliness@ Parenting.com .]

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Greener Grass

Posted on October 6, 2010 by The Daring One

I am not staying on top of things.  I firmly believe that the grass will be greener and the house cleaner on the other side I’d the soccer season. [Read more at Parenting.com]

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