Category Archives: unbearable cuteness

God Bless the Slugs

Posted on April 8, 2009 by The Daring One

We say a little prayer before we read scriptures each night. Usually Dan or I say it because it’s a special short little prayer, just inviting the Spirit to be there and giving thanks for what we’re about to read. … Continue reading →

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Reminders

Posted on March 20, 2009 by The Daring One

I’m very tunnel-visioned when I feel yucky like this. I feel like it will go on forever. I feel like no one has ever suffered so greatly. I feel that my feelings are self-centered and off base and yet I … Continue reading →

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Emotional Outbursts are We

Posted on January 22, 2009 by The Daring One

Emotional Outbursts are We – A Grammatically Correct Place Where a Kid Can Throw a Fit. Things have been sort of climactic at our house lately. Everything is high drama. Both kids are going through a bit of a manic … Continue reading →

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When I Think of Magoo

Posted on January 15, 2009 by The Daring One

When I think of Magoo, I hope I always remember him running down the hill to our house, his fluffy hair bouncing, his little McQueen-crocked feet pumping like bolts of red rubber lightning. I violated my rule of not buying … Continue reading →

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Perhaps We’ve Been Over-thinking Things

Posted on December 3, 2008 by The Daring One

How many children should we have? Is the time right? Am I healthy enough? Was that a miscarriage? Do I want to go through all that again? I was recently talking with Eve’s kids when the 3-year-old asked me why … Continue reading →

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Covering all the bases

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Guest Schmoop

Overheard recently: DYM:  Does anyone know where the scissors are? Magoo:  [drawl]  Nooope. [fast]  I-know-I-know-I-know! [pause]  Whaaaat? ____________________________ DYM: [putting on Magoo’s elbow pads]  It’s elbow time! Magoo: I LOOOOVE ebow time!  … Wha’s ebow time? ____________________________ DYM:  We’re having … Continue reading →

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