I was talking about my boarding school experience, and I didn’t realize that my children were paying any attention. My first-grader piped up and asked if she could go to boarding school. Although I had been talking about some the fun things I did there, I didn’t want her to get too excited about it. … [continue reading]
Achy Breaky Heart
This pitiful thing is an animated western cow with lights and music that I found on sale at Walmart right before Valentine’s Day. I think it was about two dollars and fifty cents. I thought my kids would have fun with it. It plays “Achy Breaky Heart” which I knew would get annoying fast, but… [continue reading]
Potty Training Treat
A friend of mine realized she was missing her yellow food coloring. That seemed odd. All the other colors were there. After inquiring among her children, the truth came out. Her six-year-old boy had taken it and for several days had been squirting it in the toilet to make the family think uh, you know…that… [continue reading]
My Purpose
I was beginning to think I was a pretty good person so God sent me a husband. Then I thought all my problems were basically his fault so God sent me four blessings. Now I see my sinful heart revealed to me more and more each day. May I take this gift God has given… [continue reading]
My Little Laborer
I had my six-year-old sweep the floor for me a few days ago. The next morning she put her hand on her hip and pointing to the grass that was tracked in said, “What happened here? We just cleaned up this place!” Funny how you see things differently when you’re the one that did the… [continue reading]
The One Day I Got Out
It had been an extra difficult three weeks with the kids, and Jason had worked extra hours, a weekend and even took a weekend trip, so I was more stir crazy than usual. I rarely go anywhere by myself, but I was going nuts and people were beginning to notice. It was high time for… [continue reading]
Tornadoes Today
It’s been pouring rain today, but I’ve been immersed in homeschooling and really didn’t give it much thought. However I ran to turn on the TV when I heard that several tornadoes touched down in and around downtown Dallas where Jason works. I waited nervously for him to get home for he once again has… [continue reading]
Crazy Woman Driver
North bound on Highway 121 I hum or sing a merry tune. I laugh with the kids or think about things relaxed, enjoying the drive. But then I come up on my exit. It’s the Williams D Tate Avenue exit, and this is where I morph. “Sh,” I tell the kids as I sit… [continue reading]
Knock, Knock, Knock
While my niece, Ashley, was visiting, she helped us a lot with the kiddos. One night she watched as my two middle girls played with their four year old cousin. Evidently the cousin was locking the girls out of their rooms. My girls finally came to Ashley for help. Ashley told them to try knocking…. [continue reading]
I’m Bleeding
While I was cleaning up the supper dishes, I heard my four-year-old daughter start screaming from upstairs, “I’m bleeding. I’m bleeeeeding!” I have heard this countless times. “It’s probably just a scratch,” I said to my husband. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone running to find her holding a finger up and squeezing… [continue reading]