The Beatles’ All You Need Is Love was on the radio. Connor listened carefully, and then stated emphatically, “Incorrect! That song’s not true! You need water and food and shelter and maybe friends, too… not just love.” And he was right… sometimes, love is not enough: In Memory: James Coburn II July 30, 1975 –…
Ryan has been waking up early, too early, and staying up late, too late,… and today it caught up with him. He was cranky and tired all morning and into the afternoon. When I had had enough, I suggested he actually nap during quiet time today. He didn’t argue – a clear sign that he…
Tonight was Store Night at AWANA. This quarterly event is set up to enable the children to spend their hard earned “AWANA Shares” or “AWANA Bucks” on a variety of fun prizes, such as stuffed animals, footballs, games, and craft kits. Store Night is always a bit hectic, but the truly dedicated children still manage…
Connor came running out his Grandparents’ house, excitedly prattling on about his latest video game conquest. “Mommy, do you know… “ Not only did I not know, I didn’t even understand enough of it to retype it here… it had something to do with what he had done in the video game he had been…
Today after playing two games of soccer in 92 degree heat: Connor: Mommy, I’m sweatering! Me: Sweatering? Connor: You know, Mommy, I’m very hot! Ryan, in his best big brother voice: Con-nor, the word is swel-ter-ing! Connor: Right! Sweatering!
Irony: a. An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning. b. Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs. c. An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity. Three girls are floating on a raft in our neighborhood pool; they are visiting their Grandparents for…