Category Archives: family fun

Wherein One of My Wildest Parenting Fantasies is Fulfilled on Mothers’ Day Eve Courtesy of Martin Scorsese

Posted on May 11, 2013 by The Daring One

TweetSome Mothers’ Day gifts are planned. A hand squished in cement and bejeweled with fish tank marbles. A scarf. The hammock you texted a picture of to your husband and he asked if it was lame if you picked it … Continue reading →

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A Mysterious Birthday Party

Posted on February 27, 2013 by The Daring One

TweetLaylee is TEN! Her oldness and lack of being young astound me. You feel me? Laylee’s a book nut, so her birthday parties often revolve around favorite literary masterpieces. A couple of years ago we did a Princess Academy theme … Continue reading →

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Puzzles

Posted on July 15, 2012 by The Daring One

Tweet As a kid, when I pictured being a mom, I pictured it pretty much exactly the way it was tonight. My baby was sleeping sweetly, while Magoo, Laylee and I put a puzzle together and sang along to The … Continue reading →

Posted in blick, family fun, Honesty of Children | 7 Comments

Like a Ninja

Posted on March 23, 2012 by The Daring One

TweetToday I thought seriously about calling up some of my film friends and asking them to follow me and Wanda around the house several hours per day. I need to capture her like Pooh needs to capture a Heffalump. I … Continue reading →

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Taste Your Nerds

Posted on August 7, 2011 by The Daring One

TweetWe were on vacation at grandma’s house last month and the kids had been outfitted with about all the candy and treats their bodies could handle. They were enjoying life immensely. One night, after brushing his teeth, Magoo asked if … Continue reading →

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Cloudy Soccer

Posted on March 9, 2011 by The Daring One

Tweet When they got home from school, the kids found a soccer ball on the front lawn and got into a game that involved Laylee and Magoo kicking the ball back and forth while Wanda screamed and tried to intercept … Continue reading →

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