Category Archives: Children
Unfortunately, I saw it coming
This post might make you wonder if I am just making all of these events up. I am beginning to wonder myself. I have two weeks left before I start my new job. Since it is 30 miles away, we … Continue reading
Brass!!!
My son is such a man! In the essay section of his Comm Arts final, he had a choice of subjects: symbolism, rite of passage, or power. Big A chose to write about power. Instead of taking the safe path … Continue reading
I blew it!
After picking up my youngest daughter, Cakes, from work, I dropped off some bill payments at the Post Office and headed to the Apple store. I want to finish reviewing the past year so we could continue our celebration of … Continue reading
The perfect set-up
I can’t fully tell this story without making a confession… On many nights, my wife and I sleep in separate rooms… not because my wife is mad at me! No! I am not in the doghouse. It is difficult for … Continue reading
I’ve done the same thing
My poor son… He has to be at school every morning at 6:00 A.M. for the morning wrestling workout. He caused the team to do extra drills because he was late the first two days. Well, this morning he definitely … Continue reading
Our own Shirley Temple
As I wrote that headline, I realize that most young people have no idea who she is. They can look it up. My youngest daughter, Cakes, got a “call back” after the first audition. She is competing for the third … Continue reading
You have a chance to change
My youngest daughter has started an exercise program this year. And like most people, she has struggled. She will get inspired, start vigorously, make a few allowances because she doesn’t “feel” like exercising, have a few small changes in her … Continue reading
What are you worth?
My son is a good looking young man. He gets that from his mother. However, he is going through a little test right now. As you probably have read, he is a wrestler. Wrestling requires close physical contact. Unfortunately, at … Continue reading
A young lady blossoms
I am really blessed with GREAT children. I mean that-GREAT children. I first started talking to my youngest daughter about developing the character trait of self-control and the importance of setting goals when she came out to help me pack … Continue reading
A manly decision
This morning, my wife told me my son got home at 3 IN THE MORNING!!! He was pretty frustrated when he learned that he had to work last night. He was looking forward to a very busy and productive night … Continue reading
