Prayer & Constipation

A poopy that will not come out is a BIG DEAL to a four year old.  It is a situation worthy of a sincere prayer to the Most High.  A while back just such a problem occurred at our house.  Z was on the toilet straining and sweating, crying and panicking.  She called to me [...]

A Rare Day

 OK, so I wasn’t quite a couch potato – I mean I never reclined on the couch,  but it was one of those rare days in which I did not leave the house.  My bare feet pitter-pattered to the garage a time or two for water from the extra fridge, more paper towels, toss out [...]

Paranoia or Legitimate Concern?

 I really want to post cute pictures of my daughter, my family, special events on my blog.  But I keep hearing horror stories about photos being used for less than admirable purposes.  Or somehow someone could put two and two together and figure out where we live and want to see that cute kid in person [...]

Farts, Burps and Other Thrills of Being Four (or a Man)

 Lately, farts and burps have been a great source of entertainment in our house.  The louder and wetter, the better.  Z develops this serious look on her face, then it slowly turns into a sneaky grin (much like the bunny) and finally, after a dramatic pause the “release” occurs.  At that point she is overcome [...]

There’s No Place Like Home

 It wasn’t as easy as clicking our heels together three times, but we made it home this evening.  And the line from The Wizard of Oz never rang more true: “There’s no place like home!”
We had a good visit to WV and felt as welcome and as comfortable as can be at my parents house.  But [...]

It’s All in How You Look At It

 As we were nearing MaMaw and PaPaw’s house in WV this past Sunday, just before the Nitro/St. Albans bridge, I was reminded of the optimism of youth. 
In the distance we could see three huge “Three Mile Island-type” smoke stacks at the John Amos Power Plant.  Most people would look at the sight and declare it an eyesore and an [...]