Category Archives: What Thompsons Do

Layoff

Posted on July 19, 2014 by The Daring One

Thursday morning I was talking with Dan about my book and how many copies I wanted to order myself. 100? 500? He looked a bit squirmish and said, “Maybe we should wait and see what happens today. Microsoft just announced … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, blick, he's so fine he blows my mind, Honesty of Children, scaring the neighbors, What Thompsons Do, work, world domination | 21 Comments

Fighting For My Kids

Posted on April 23, 2014 by The Daring One

I like to keep things light on DaringYoungMom. It’s a place for silliness and positivity and jello. But, every once in a while, my desire to share something that will contribute to long-term happiness outweighs my desire to make you … Continue reading →

Posted in get serious, parenting, What Thompsons Do | 5 Comments

On Magoo’s Mind – The Crushing Weight of Monarchical Responsibility

Posted on May 14, 2013 by The Daring One

We’ve been going to Costco for the past 11 years lately and each time we go, we have to get our receipt “checked” by the receipt checking person at the exit. They don’t really check. But they are good with … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, Honesty of Children, shopping, What Thompsons Do | 3 Comments

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

Some 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 →

Posted in all about me, family fun, film, What Thompsons Do | 6 Comments

A Mysterious Birthday Party

Posted on February 27, 2013 by The Daring One

Laylee 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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Just Love Em, Dad Gum It

Posted on January 20, 2013 by The Daring One

The weirdest thing happened at dinner tonight. My little angel babies of light were *gasp-snork* fighting with one another. And it wasn’t a good fight or a noble fight. They were not fighting to protect the honor of a fallen … Continue reading →

Posted in kid stuff, parenting, scaring the neighbors, What Thompsons Do | 5 Comments