Tug of War – He Wouldn’t Let Go
Once on a hot summer day in Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Kids and Family
Moron
After my 11 year old son did something really dumb, I called him a “moron.” He looked at me like he was saying, “Dad, do you know anything?” He finally said “Dad I looked ‘moron’ up in the dictionary and … Continue reading →
Jesus and Barney the Dinosaur
A 4-year-old was brought to the Emergency Room with a severe cough. She kept up a non-stop conversation while the nurse was trying to assess her lung sounds. Finally, the nurse said, “Shhh, I have to see if Barney is … Continue reading →
The Big Date
A young man called his mother and announced excitedly that he had just met the woman of his dreams. Now what should he do? His mother had an idea: “Why don’t you send her flowers, and on the card invite … Continue reading →
Caught Swearing
A little boy was caught swearing by his teacher. “Jeffrey,” she said, “you shouldn’t use that kind of language. Where did you hear it?” “My daddy said it,” he responded. “Well, it doesn’t matter,” explained the teacher, “you don’t even … Continue reading →
Doing Too Much for Children
“Those who do too much for their children will soon find they can do nothing with their children. So many children have had so much done for them, that they are almost done in.” – Neal A. Maxwell
Continue reading →A Love for Our Children
“God, in His infinite wisdom, gives us twelve years to develop a love for our children before turning them into teenagers.”
Continue reading →A Home Without Children
“What is a home without children? Quiet.” – Henny Youngman
Continue reading →The Ice Cream Sundae Tip
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. “How much is an ice … Continue reading →
I’m the Boss
My boss was complaining in a staff meeting the other day that he wasn’t getting any respect. Later that morning he went out and got a small sign that read, “I’m the Boss.” He then taped it to his office … Continue reading →