Tag: entitlement
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The Gratitude Challenge
Kolly’s words are flowing more frequently and clearly. At nineteen months, she has a mind of her own and words to express what that mind is thinking. She loves people, and her grins and giggles typically bring a like response from those older than her in the room. Kolly learned to say “please” fairly quickly.…
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The Twists Of Life
Sometimes the old games are the entertaining ones. We got a new Twister game for the family to play over Christmas with a larger mat and more of those offending dots than ever before. The object of the game–listen to the caller as they yell out which arm or leg is supposed to go on…
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Letting Go Is Hard To Do
His passion is anything he can kick, throw, or dunk. Balls of all sorts indicate action and intentional movement. Fun. He’s not quite two, but Nolan can kick a ball with the best of them. His older brother and sister play soccer, so that may be an option. He can dunk a small ball in…
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Blame It On The Bands
It’s all because of the bands. No instruments involved. These were rain bands from post-tropical cyclone Nestor. I didn’t even know there was a cyclone Nestor. But his angry, thrashing rain made driving almost impossible. And I was just riding. My daughter and I were heading to a gathering early on Saturday. I graciously turned…
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Confessions Of A Crabby Wife
He doesn’t bend well. A week and a half after hernia surgery, John is still sleeping in his chair. It gives him enough dip so he doesn’t have to stretch his incision too far. Sleeping in a bed just hurts. He’s spent time in that chair. Driving isn’t easy yet. He’s done it for short…
Tip of My Iceberg 