Category Archives: faith

God Bless the Slugs

Posted on April 8, 2009 by The Daring One

TweetWe 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 →

Posted in faith, kid stuff, unbearable cuteness | 12 Comments

Bedtime

Posted on March 12, 2009 by The Daring One

TweetWe have a big fat hairy bedtime routine at our house. First we send the kids up to prepare for inspection. They’re supposed to brush their teeth, go potty, flush the toilet, wash their hands, make sure the bathroom’s tidy, … Continue reading →

Posted in domesticality, faith, family fun, kid stuff, video | 14 Comments

Fare Thee Well JackAgain

Posted on February 22, 2009 by The Daring One

TweetPoor Jack is dead. Poor JackAgain is dead. I noticed him laying on the bottom of the bowl a few days ago, his untouched pellets swollen on the surface of the water. This is not unusual for JackAgain. He will … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, save me from myself, shish | 15 Comments

Laylee’s Mite

Posted on February 19, 2009 by The Daring One

TweetLaylee’s been trying to interpret and apply the biblical story of the widow’s mite. I blogged about it over at the Parenting Post. …She replied, “Maybe Jesus just decided he didn’t want people to give as much money to the … Continue reading →

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Eggnog and Raisin Day

Posted on January 20, 2009 by The Daring One

TweetMagoo came running up to me today calling, “MOM! MOM! Dad says turn on the TV. It’s Eggnog ‘n Raisin Day. So I did. AHHH! Inauguration day. I knew it was coming. I’ve been watching coverage of President Obama painting … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, faith, politics | 15 Comments

Nearly Six

Posted on November 19, 2008 by The Daring One

TweetEach night in your prayers, you thank God for yourself and you mean it. You are absolutely tickled with who you are. You see yourself as a fashionista. To school yesterday you wore a brown, teal and cream plaid dress … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, kid stuff, parenting | 30 Comments