Tag Archives: parenting
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRYDON
I sat observing a great-nephew at Christmas time. Brydon had received a Lego kit. He went directly to a card table, pulled out the book, looked at the first few pages, then back to the first to see what pieces … Continue reading
SWATS ON THE GLUTEUS MAXIMUS
I asked Sammy what to call the part of the body we can spank. I thought his answer, gluteus maximus, was a bit much and said so. So he said call it the posterior. Still a bit much. I asked … Continue reading
NO DECISIONS, NO RESPONSIBILITIES, NO WORK-AROUND-THE-CLOCK
Her destination was Anywhere Else, USA. Truthfully if she could she would leave this good ole USA. Leave behind the responsibilities, the decisions, the work-around-the-clock world. Head held high with eyes blurred by tears un-shed, she stumbled and skinned … Continue reading
SIBLING RIVALRY
The sound of clashing all the time. As brother and sister set the line, Making rules – what’s yours; what’s mine. Mom placed boundary and fences; But found the best of her defenses – was milky white peaks that … Continue reading
GIVING SUPPORT TO THOSE GRAPEVINES
I WILL SING A SONG ABOUT THOSE GRAPEVINES (Resource: Isaiah 5:1-6) I cleared it of stones in fertile ground, And planted it with the most choice vine. I hedged it about in safety all around. I … Continue reading
