A Truck-load Of Christmas

Posted on October 4, 2006 by The Daring One

I drove behind a semi-truck for a couple of miles that was either full of freshly cut evergreen trees or Vicks Vaporub.

I heard bells chime on a classical recording yesterday morning.

Last week I could see my breath. Continue reading →

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Tip Tuesday — SICK!

Posted on October 3, 2006 by The Daring One

What do you do to entertain your kids when they are too-sick-to-go-outside but not-sick-enough-to-lie-passively on-the-couch? Or when one is sick and the other is bored silly?

What are some alternatives to TV-watching for little kids (under three) when Mommy is too sick to do anything but lie on the couch?

These questions are brought to you by Keryn. Continue reading →

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Heartache on a Scale from 1-10

Posted on October 1, 2006 by The Daring One

How can she complain about being fat?  I weigh twice as much as she does.  She gets a 3 from the judges.  I get at least a 5.I may be having trouble in my marriage, but at least my husband doesn’t yell at me in public.  I have nothing to complain about.  I can only claim a 6.

I was only 13 weeks along when the baby died.  I guess I don’t really know what it’s like to lose a child.  It feels like a 9, but I’m sure it’s only really a 4 or a 5.  You don’t get a 10 for suffering unless your child reaches at least age 5 before they go.

She talks about how miserable it is to have a boyfriend who cheats on her.  Her suffering is her own fault.  She should just get out of the relationship.  I don’t think she should even get a place on the scale.  At least she’s not single like me.  I’ve been so lonely for so long.  I’m an 8.

Your best friend is moving away.  You’re 6 years old.  You’ll get over it.  I know you think your heart is broken, but you don’t yet know the meaning of suffering.  This is merely a 1.

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Laylee Says

Posted on September 29, 2006 by The Daring One

WHY are you reading my mom's blob?Laylee [to my hairdresser whom she chatted up for a full hour]:  I have a sister and she’s big and big and bigger as you.
Hairdresser:  Really?
Laylee:  Yeah, and she has PINK HAIR!
Hairdresser:  Wow.  I’d like to see her sometime.
Laylee:  Yeah, except you can never see her because she’s like angels.  You can’t see angels.  They just play around in your bed at night but you can never never see them. Continue reading →

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Austrians With British Accents? What the VonTrapp?

Posted on September 28, 2006 by The Daring One

I shed a little this week.  Okay, I shed a lot.  Laylee said, “You look like somebody else’s mom.”Â  I wasn’t sure I was happy with the result until I walked past a mirror yesterday.  Staring back at me was my face with Fräulein Maria’s haircut.  This I like.  Continue reading →

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Tip Tuesday — Toy Story 3: The Mama’s Revenge

Posted on September 26, 2006 by The Daring One

Today’s topic is brought to you by Jessica of Sweet Mama Entropy, who gave some great tips on how to organize and store toys back in March.  The toys truly do seem to multiply but I don’t see them doing much to replenish my home.  Continue reading →

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