Singing Your Children to Sleep
A doting father used to sing his little children to sleep until he overheard the four-year-old tell the three-year-old, “If you pretend you’re asleep, he stops.”
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Starting School
Tommy had reached school age. His mother managed with a blast of propaganda to make him enthusiastic about the idea. She bought him lots of new clothes, told him of the new friends he’d meet and so on. On the … Continue reading →
Before I Was a Mom
Before I was a Mom, I made and ate hot meals. I had unstained clothing. I had quiet conversations on the phone. Before I was a Mom, I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late … Continue reading →
Learning from Children
“You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.” – Franklin P. Jones
Continue reading →Relish This Day With Your Children
“You will never have this day with your children again. Tomorrow they’ll be a little older than they were today. This day is a gift. Just breathe, notice, study their faces and little feet. Pay attention. Relish the charms of … Continue reading →
Sunday School Bloopers
The following are biblical bloopers from Sunday school students: FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT In the first book of the Bible, Guinessis, the Lord got tired of creating the world, so he took the Sabbath off. Adam and Eve were created … Continue reading →
Eating Out With Jonathan
The waitress comes over and recognizes the family seated at the table – Mr & Mrs Smith and their little son. Jonathan. She says, “Jonathan, what would you like?” He says, “I’ll have a grilled cheese sandwich.” She says, “Jonathan, … Continue reading →
Work Hard, Make Time
“Work hard, but make time for your love, family and friends. Nobody remembers PowerPoint presentations on your final day.” – Chetan Bhagat
Continue reading →The Little Things
“The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
Continue reading →Cheerful Giver
A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church. “Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself,” she told the … Continue reading →