by Guest Author | Apr 3, 2008 | for Fun
Most of America's population think it's improper to spank children, so I have tried other methods to control my kids when they have one of “those moments.” One that I found effective is for me to just take the child for a car ride and talk. They usually...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 3, 2008 | for Fun, Yea Big
Caleb (4): Mom, do you know when you get married? Mom: When? Caleb: When you get a bow tie. That's when you get married.
by Tracy Keeney | Mar 26, 2008 | for Fun
I'm coming clean Mom. Yes, I know. I'm a 39 year old, mature, adult woman. I'm married, have kids of my own and I've been out of the house for almost 18 years. But I need to do this. I must confess. The guilt has been weighing on me for decades and the truth is, I...
by Tracy Keeney | Mar 19, 2008 | for Fun, for Spirit
Lonestar was playing in the background as I drove my 13 year old son to school this morning. He was singing along to My Front Porch Lookin' In when an instrumental break began, and an interesting conversation ensued. James: “This song is really well written. I...
by Alison Moore Smith | Feb 27, 2008 | for Fun, Yea Big
Caleb (4): Mom, can I have some of your drink? Mom (somewhat older than 4): No. Caleb: Please? Mom: No, honey. Caleb: Puhleeeeeeeez? Mom: No, Caleb. Caleb: But why? Mom: Because I have a cold and it's got my germs on it. Caleb: But mom, you have to share. If you...
by Alison Moore Smith | Feb 12, 2008 | for Fun, Yea Big
[Scene: Big sister helping little brother blow his nose.] Alana (14): OK, blow! [Caleb blows.] [Blows.] [Blows.] [Blows.] Alana: How much do you have in there? Caleb (4): Nine.
