Yesterday I took the Toddler into Old Navy where I relearned an important lesson about shopping with young children. Don’t do it. But, if you must, never purchase a rubber bouncy ball {for twenty-five cents} set up as a trap in the children’s clothing area of the store. I’m not sure how I thought this…
Over the weekend we made our usual trip to Lowe’s to get a few supplies for some around-the-house improvement projects. I realize Lowe’s is not a very exciting place for kids. But, the girls were entertained for a good twenty minutes playing with the bins of cabinet knobs and pulls on the hardware aisle while…
Earlier this summer the man who pastored the church I grew up in for twenty-two years celebrated his eightieth birthday. Eighty is significant in and of itself, but several years ago, this man was the recipient of a heart transplant ~ which really makes every birthday thereafter one of special significance. To honor his eightieth,…
The Toddler has been back at Mother’s Day Out for a couple of weeks now. She loves going to “school,” and seems to be very happy during her time there. But, sometimes the notes that I find in her folder make me concerned that she may be high maintenance at times. She had a tough…