Category Archives: Parenting

Kids Say The Darndest Things!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

WHY GOD MADE MOMS Brilliant answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions: Why did God make mothers? 1. She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. … Continue reading →

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Under 1 Roof: 12 Kids, 2 Women, and 1 Very Patient Man

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

For those who are tired of reading my poetry–and I imagine that your numbers are legion–I’ve decide to re-post a story and a song or two. Here’s a story for newer readers: Under 1 Roof: 12 Kids, 2 Women, and … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Day

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Yesterday was my Grandson Thomas’ first birthday, and today about 80 relatives and a few of his parents’ friends gathered to celebrate in a large park not far from my home. The weather was perfect; agreeably warm with a slightly … Continue reading →

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Get Your Stories Straight

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

(This is a re-post for newer friends of this site.) Like nearly all siblings, our sons sometimes got into quarrels. When that occurred, my Beloved and I attempted to unravel how it started so we could create learning lessons as … Continue reading →

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An Outie That Was Really An Innie In A Onesie

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

My Beloved and I plan to head out shortly after 1pm our time but I thought I’d share with you a quick note from our older son regarding our grandson: “I thought Thomas had eaten so much his belly button … Continue reading →

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Kids Rewarded for Good Manners at Wash. Restaurant

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

I love to see well-behaved young children while dining out. Apparently, so do the management and employees of Sogno di Vino in Poulsbo. Snippets: To Laura King, her three children were acting normal while enjoying dinner at an Italian restaurant … Continue reading →

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Context Is Everything

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

While waiting in the Urgent Care facility for my Mother-in-Law to be checked out after her bad fall down the escalator, a woman seated just two seats away from me was talking quite loudly into what appeared to me to … Continue reading →

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“A Tale Of Two Townes”

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

My wonderful son Brian and delightful DIL Kristi just found out that they are having not one, but TWO, babies! For those keeping score at home, that’s TWICE the number of grandkids that are now on their way! One each … Continue reading →

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Hallway Torture

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

(This is a re-post for newer readers.) One of the toughest challenges we had as parents was regarding discipline. We wanted to be firm but loving and fair and for the consequences to be effective, age-appropriate, and child-specific. Unfortunately, it … Continue reading →

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Family Nights

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

This is a repost that has been updated for newer friends. Family Nights Picture if you will all the noise and people during rush hour in Grand Central Station, the commotion and energy of a busy dog park, the love … Continue reading →

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