Category Archives: Children

Hallway Torture

Posted on August 21, 2013 by russtowne

(This is a re-post for newer readers.) One of the toughest challenges My Beloved and I 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Discipline & Consequences, Family, Parenting | Tagged children, consequences, discipline, Family, humor, parenting | 2 Comments

Why I Write Children’s Books

Posted on August 17, 2013 by russtowne

I write children’s books because I love telling stories, especially to children. I love the looks of wonder and delight as they experience and become part of each adventure. I love children, and entertaining them. I love writing and creating … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Children, Fear, Following Your Passion, My Beliefs, My Written Works Misc., Writing | Tagged "Clyde and I", author, children's books, children's stories, Clyde giraffe, green giraffe, Grumbly Grumpadinkle, Hippita Hippo, pet kindness named Love, Rusty Bear, Wendy Goodlight, writer | 4 Comments

The Twins and Grumbly Grumpalump

Posted on August 4, 2013 by russtowne

My Beloved and I are visiting our son Brian and DIL Kristi and our new twin grandsons, Alexander and Zachary. We’re loving the time we are blessed to have with them. The twins very rarely cry during daylight hours. That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Blessings, Children, Family, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Making Memories, Story Writing Adventures | Tagged children's author, children's book, children's story, Grandchildren, grandsons, Grumbly Grumpalump, twins | 16 Comments

A Child Inside

Posted on July 29, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Karen Robiscoe shares Oh No! Mama’s Off Her Meds, Again’s photo) With Love, Russ

Posted in Acceptance, Children, Friendship, Quotes I Love | Tagged child, children, friends, Friendship, safe container, safety | 11 Comments

“Excuse Me, Princess, May I Have Your Autograph

Posted on July 27, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Memories Last Forever’s photo) (Source: Karen Robiscoe shared To Make You Laugh’s photo) With Love, Russ Sources:

Posted in Children, Creativity, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Fun, Humor, Kindness, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged car, Dog, fat, kindness, Magic Kindom, princess, security guard | 19 Comments

The Twins are HOME!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by russtowne

My twin grandsons have finally been released from the hospital and are now safely at HOME! They will soon be in my arms, and have been in my heart from the moment I learned of their existence. With Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Blessings, Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Parenting, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged grandfather, grandparent, grandsons, grandtwins, home, twins | 12 Comments

Details Regarding Books To Seriously Ill Children Around the World

Posted on July 23, 2013 by russtowne

This is to clarify my comments regarding my plans to send books to seriously ill children and/or hospitals or other facilities who support them around the world. I don’t want to give any false impressions. While I hope to over … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Gifts, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote | Tagged "Clyde and I", children, children's books, clinics, families, hospitals, ill children, sick children | 7 Comments

Kindness and Smiles

Posted on July 22, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Walking the boy: Karen Robiscoe shared Life With Dogs photo Melting Fan: Karen Robiscoe shared Ashley Hinson KCRG’s photo Smiles: Karen Robiscoe shared I Love Quotes, I Love Fun. Do You’s photo Kindness: Mark Twin I Tried to Be … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Kindness, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love | Tagged Karen Robiscoe, kindness, Mark Twain, smiles | 6 Comments

Proud Papa and the Twins

Posted on July 22, 2013 by russtowne

Posted in Abundance, Children, Parenting, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged father, Grandchildren, grandfather, grandsons, Mother, papa, parenting, sons, twins | 23 Comments

Proud Mama and the Twins

Posted on July 22, 2013 by russtowne

Here is my DIL Kristi with my twin grandsons. Due to all the tubes–some of which you can see in the photo–the babies daddy (my son Brian) can hold only one at a time, but will soon be able to … Continue reading →