Monthly Archives: October 2006

I’ll Trade You One Mandarin Speaker for a Pound of Pain

We live near Seattle.  We’re close enough that the commute is decent but far enough into the nowhere that we’d be more likely to go cow-tipping than clubbing on a typical Thursday night.  We have a slightly smaller public market … Continue reading

Posted in around town | 21 Comments

Kathryn’s Weekend BlogHer Tattoo Parlor

I “borrowed” a handful of washable tattoos from the mommybloggers at BlogHer this summer and mailed them out to about 30 of you.  These 30 swore by blood oath to send me pictures of themselves wearing said tatts.  Here are the … Continue reading

Posted in Blogging, blogher, fun, fun, fun, world domination | 16 Comments

NO MORE CHEECE

Magoo has become addicted to string “cheece.”Â  After 2 string cheeces yesterday, I had a hard time explaining to Laylee why I was rejecting his pitiful cries for more cheece.  The bowels, the stoppage.  Dude, mom.  It’s just cheece. I … Continue reading

Posted in food, kid stuff, parenting | 16 Comments

Goin’ to the Pod

Yesterday evening as Laylee evacuated her bowels prior to retiring for the night to her bedchamber, she informed me that she was “goin’ to the pod.” Me:  Oh, really? Laylee:  Yeah, I’m goin’ to the “pod” because, well, I’m sitting … Continue reading

Posted in highfalutin potty talk, kid stuff | 16 Comments

Tip Tuesday — Festive Wear for All Hallows Eve

The spiders of Washington State have teamed up with the haunted forest behind my house to ensure a spooky good time for everyone who lives here.  Giant spider webs stretch from every tree, column and fence post around our yard.  … Continue reading

Posted in fun, fun, fun, halloween costumes, tip tuesday | 25 Comments

They Weren’t Stale Yet

Dan’s family left us this morning while I slept.  I miss them already.  The 3 day visit seemed too short and disorganized.  We didn’t plan ahead what we would do or talk to them about their expectations for the trip.  … Continue reading

Posted in family fun, kid stuff, not feelin' the funny, world domination | 18 Comments