Goooooood Morning! (Can you hear the sarcasm?)

This morning I woke up to my three-year-old son unlocking our front door, buck naked. When I asked him what he was doing he calmly said, “I’m just looking for the orange airplane.” Oh, thanks for clarifying. And the naked part? I knew I put him to bed with pajamas and a diaper on. WhereContinueContinue reading “Goooooood Morning! (Can you hear the sarcasm?)”

Prayers and Poetry, Inspired by Poop

Frustrated, impatient, and tired, I came into my room, sat on my bed and prayed in earnest, “Please, Lord, let him poop.” (You never know what you are going to be praying for as a parent, do you?) Then just like that, a wave of inspiration flowed over me. Was it the Holy Spirit? IContinueContinue reading “Prayers and Poetry, Inspired by Poop”

Luckless at the Library

I’m really starting to dislike the local library. I am sure the feelings are mutual. Folks, I have just incurred a $20.00 fee for returning damaged books! Yes, it was my fault. I’m guilty. Here’s what happened: I set the books on the floor of my van next to my water bottle. My water bottle thatContinueContinue reading “Luckless at the Library”

So That’s What Happens to Library Books…

We haven’t had the best luck with the local library. Maybe I should rephrase that. They haven’t had the best luck with us. The last time we checked out books from the library I unwisely let my children “read” them on the way home. Moments later I realized the folly of my decision when IContinueContinue reading “So That’s What Happens to Library Books…”