Category Archives: Children

A 4-Year-Old Boy’s Logic

My Beloved mentioned an incident that occurred during the holidays when when she asked grandtwin Zachary if he washed his hands after going to the bathroom. He said, “No, Grandma. I didn’t need to.” “Why not?” “I didn’t touch the … Continue reading

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“I May Be Small But I Have Big Ideas”

I was inspired by a phrase and message in my favorite kid’s book when I wrote the line, “I may be small but I have big ideas” for a character named V.G. McGurry in in one of my children’s books, … Continue reading

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These Boys Quack Me Up

My three oldest grandsons are making duck bills out of Pringles chips. Wilbur the Duck Who Flew Upside Down would be so proud! With Love, Russ  

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A Big Seat to Fill

My newest grandson Raiden exploring his grandpa’s chair. With Love, Russ

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Starting them Early

(Thomas wearing wear my boots.) When I returned home Sunday evening from a weekend book event, My Beloved told me of a conversation she had with our five-year-old grandson Thomas during a visit that morning: Thomas: “Where are all the … Continue reading

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It’s Not a Scary Medical Scan, It’s an Adventure!

An Adventure I’m delighted to see this initiative to help ease the fears of young children when getting a medical scan in the big scary, noisy, machines. Way to go, GE! Thank you for sharing the article, Leo at Not … Continue reading

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A Great Day

Yesterday my Beloved, our daughter-in-law Erika, and I took Thomas and, Wonder Woman, err, I mean Riley to a Halloween-themed train ride, a ride on a carousel (we looked for Flora Belle the carousel horse but she must have been … Continue reading

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A Fun Book Fair Story

At one of the book fairs I just attended, a delightful girl perhaps five or six years old  stopped by my table and locked her eyes onto one of my books. I could tell that her mother was somewhere nearby … Continue reading

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Not Fair Picking on Old People!

Three little boys were bragging about how tough they were. “I’m so tough,” said the first boy, “that I can wear out a pair of shoes in a week.” “Well,” said the second boy, “I’m so tough, I can wear … Continue reading

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Gratitude Comes Naturally

    I believe there is great wisdom in delighting in the blessings all around us. Gratitude comes naturally when we see with the eyes of a young child and experience with an open heart all the miracles of our … Continue reading

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