About
I am Kathryn Thompson, a 20-something recently-turned-30 mother of 2 young children, Laylee and Magoo.  I am a Canadian transplant, currently living in the Seattle suburbs and enjoying life immensely.
Daring Young Mom is a play on words from the old song “He floats through the air with the greatest of ease, this daring young man on the flying trapeze.” I love the juxtaposition of images between a graceful acrobat and my staggering attempts at new motherhood.
After Magoo was born in May 2005, I was “advised” to find a hobby to help with some postpartum anxiety. I told Dan that I thought I’d try my hand at writing for publication. He “advised” me not to choose a hobby that involved masochistically sending my handiwork to publishers like a lamb to the slaughter. So I chose instead to narcissistically send the intimate details of my life out to the internet like a pig to a pedicure.
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jeana Says:
I love that you can use the word juxtaposition without hurting yourself.
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Posted on August 21st, 2006 at 2:20 am
KYouell Says:
I will never again get a pedicure without thinking of you.
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Posted on August 25th, 2006 at 6:45 pm
Georgia Says:
“Like a pig to a pedicure”. Now there’s a saying I am absolutely positive I’ve never run across before!! Hilarious! And how nice for all of us that you’ve chosen to write HERE, instead of for book publication. Who knows? This may be just the first step in that direction. But in the meantime we all get to enjoy the fruits of YOUR labor! Works for me! I sure enjoy your blog. I’ve been lurking around it for sometime….:-)
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Posted on October 14th, 2006 at 12:55 am
Maria P. Says:
Hey I live in Bellevue. Do you guys ever go ice skating at the seattle center in the winter? My kids love going.
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Posted on November 7th, 2006 at 8:22 pm
Jenny Blackburn Says:
Kathryn-
I love your blog. I find your writing style refreshing and delightful. Keep up the daring work… I am officially subscribing.
Jenny
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Posted on February 14th, 2007 at 1:48 am
Snickrsnack Katie Says:
I just found your blog, and I have to say, I love it!!! Keep up the great work! From one girl on the flying trapeze to another, you rule!
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Posted on March 31st, 2007 at 10:38 pm
Melissa Says:
I love that you started this as a way to help you with post- partum anxiety. I wish someone would have given me that advice. Does it really help!!!
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Posted on May 25th, 2007 at 6:08 am
Elaine Says:
I love so many things about this blog, but as a thirty-something mom fast approaching forty-something, I must ask, “are you worried that you will someday be daring old mom?:
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Posted on June 28th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
The Daring One Says:
I started worrying about the age issue about 15 minutes after I started the blog. I’m not sure what the cutoff for “young” is but at some point I will definitely need to change the title. I currently own the URL daringlife.com so I have some room to grow.
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Posted on June 28th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
Elaine Says:
I will watch and read in eager anticipation to see how the journey unfolds.
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Posted on June 29th, 2007 at 6:09 am
Amy Says:
So glad you stopped by to say HI! Lovin’ your blog babe!
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Posted on July 3rd, 2007 at 3:50 pm
Lynse Leanne Says:
Where in Canada are you from? I am a Calgarian.
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Posted on July 11th, 2007 at 6:21 pm
Kelly Johnson Says:
Hey, found you looking for vegi reciepes. Like your site- keep up the good work.
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Posted on August 24th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Dolly Says:
Hey There,
Found you through BooMama. I am in ‘Bama like her, but I grew up in Kirkland. So fun to find you! I just love the interconnectivity of this whole blogosphere!!
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Posted on September 19th, 2007 at 11:34 am
tstein Says:
Love your blog as I love to see what creative things moms do, amongst all the other things we do. I was in Seattle a couple of months ago…great city! I hope to come back soon!
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Posted on October 11th, 2007 at 11:24 am
mindy Says:
hey, you’re only as old or young as you feel. Which, as a mother of small children, seems to vacillate between 13 and 72.
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Posted on October 16th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
Bitsy Parker Says:
Hey, glad to find you! Hope my friend who just moved to Seattle finds you. She’s a young mommy who writes!
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Posted on October 27th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
CHRISTY Says:
Great blog! RULDS2?? I have a 7 week old and an 19 month old…. I am definitly coming here more often!! We too are here in WA. Maybe we’ll run into ya!
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Posted on October 30th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Stephanie Says:
I also started my own blog to help deal with postpartum anxiety long before I found your site. It’s so nice to see I’m not the only one out there!
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Posted on December 7th, 2007 at 9:52 am
mama Says:
I’ve been perusing your site and what a darling mom you are! I am looking forward to reading more…
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Posted on January 18th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Mandy Says:
Thanks for visiting my blog. I just love the look of your blog. It is so cute. I will be back to read more…..
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Posted on April 18th, 2008 at 6:34 am
Frederich G Magoo Says:
You named your kid Magoo? Seroiusly? That’s freaking awesome. That’s my alias online, Frederich G Magoo, because it sounds messed up. I don’t know man… giving a kid a legal name like that…. whatever. They can just get messed up a lot… its not hurt me!
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Posted on May 10th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Mommie Dearest Says:
Just came accross your blog and I think it’s great. What a way to escape everyday stress. I’m in the beginning stages of starting my own blog and it’s wonderful to see there is a place for us moms out here in InterSpace:-)
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Posted on July 31st, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Janice (5 Minutes for Mom) Says:
Ohhhh – I just love to meet fellow Canadians. And I won’t say “eh” in this comment – I promise.
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Posted on August 1st, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Lisa Says:
Love your blog. I am having so much fun Blog surfing. Have you thought about writing children’s books? I never get comments on my site so please go there and just say anything. http://goreapollosa.blogspot.com/
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Posted on November 24th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
usha Says:
jst came across this blog. its simply fantastic.i wnt 2 subscribe 2 it so that i can receive ur gr8 tips on tuesday. hw can i do so?
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Posted on April 8th, 2009 at 5:26 am