Category Archives: disasters

Stop! Person Who Made a Poor Choice and Stole Something!

Posted on January 16, 2013 by The Daring One

TweetI would title this post, Stop! Thief!, but that would mean labeling one of my children and from what I’ve read in these here parenting manuals, there is no such thing as a “bad child,” just a child who makes … Continue reading →

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Losing IT

Posted on September 12, 2012 by The Daring One

TweetSometimes I’m a great mom, times like yesterday morning and afternoon when I walked all over town taking Wanda to the park and the library for story time. Then every once in a while I snap and it’s not pretty. … Continue reading →

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Mouseketeers

Posted on March 22, 2012 by The Daring One

TweetDan called me from work yesterday, his voice somber. “I have something to tell you,” he said. “Okay?” My heart started racing. “So, how’s your anxiety?” “Oh, for the love, you’re freaking me out. Did you lose your job?” “No. … Continue reading →

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Fish-steria

Posted on March 17, 2012 by The Daring One

TweetThey want a cat. Or a dog or a bat or a snail or a crab. They just want something to love. And given how baby hungry I’ve been since my sister gave birth to a little piece of heaven … Continue reading →

Posted in child abuse, disasters, kid stuff, near-death, shish | 4 Comments

The Economics of Teeth

Posted on February 24, 2012 by The Daring One

TweetI hope Magoo never learns that it’s possible to sell his organs for money… or candy. Lately his main revenue stream comes from the secretive but highly lucrative tooth market. He yanks one out, processes it, makes it available for … Continue reading →

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Melting Down In the Grocery Store – A Cherished Milestone

Posted on March 30, 2011 by The Daring One

TweetIt’s time to break out the die cuts and vibrating-uvula-shaped punches because Wanda just had her first full-scale grocery store melt down and I’d like to capture this special moment properly.  [Read more at Parenting.com]

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