Category Archives: Children
A Precious Jewel Recovered
In just a few short weeks, our youngest daughter will start attending a public high school for the very first time. My son went through this baptism last year. My wife home schooled all four of our children. One day, when our … Continue reading
Clueless, the real version
As my youngest daughter and I drove to church, she remarked at how she loved the smell of her hair because of some mousse and gel she put in it. I remarked that she really enjoys smelling good things. She … Continue reading
Pull over, son!
I have had a great 5 days today! The weather changes here about every two hours! My son got pulled over by a policeman today! This is the second time in three weeks! Have I said that he was a … Continue reading
Dad, am I flying Southwest?
Twenty minutes into the drive to the airport, my youngest daughter asked me this question! She is flying to Dallas to spend some time with her oldest sister. “Did you print out your itinerary?” “No.” “Then how do you know … Continue reading
He tricked me
My son took his new super duper VERY expensive skateboard when we went to the park. He tried to get me on it but I politely refused. Instead, I watched him send the board rolling in front of him, break into … Continue reading
Something strange happened today
My youngest daughter came into the bedroom that I am organizing into an office/library and asked me: “Dad, can I listen to Zig Ziglar’s Goals tape series?” Uuuummmm… Is this a trick question?… let me think about that… you want … Continue reading
Let me see your license and registration…
My son called me on my cell phone today. He got pulled over by a policeman for not completely stopping at a stop sign. But, you know, it was on a country road… and there was no one in sight… … Continue reading
Smart, but still a blonde!
My wife was reading the directions while I drove us to the rehearsal brunch. When we turned onto the actual street, she informed me that my oldest daughter was already there and had called her and told her that the … Continue reading
The Beautiful Letdown, Part 8: The Reprieve
After we picked up the Nissan, I decided that I ‘deserved’ to treat myself to something fun to make up for the aggravation that I had just endured as a ‘good parent’ so I drove to the Apple store at … Continue reading
Everything IS bigger here in Texas!
My oldest daughter met me at the airport and promptly took me out to eat at Cuba Libre on Henderson Street in uptown Dallas. Shortly after we were seated, a very immodest WILBO sat at the table next to us … Continue reading
