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I like to make up songs to sing to Abby and Currin. Today I told Abby water was also known as H2O. She wasn’t sure about it, so I explained what H2O is. Then I made up a song to help her understand: H2O is water, I’ll be you didn’t know. H2O is water and water helps us grow. H2O is water, we need it every day. Water makes us big and strong so we

In all honesty, I woke up this morning consumed with sadness and found myself missing Ken so badly I couldn’t catch my breath. I woke up at 4:30 am, taking a walk down memory lane before I left for Steph’s and another day with the kids. When I got to Steph’s Abby had a Valentine’s Basket in her hand for Nana. Happy Valentine’s Day Nana – we made you a surprise. Do you love it?”

I love that verse from Isaiah 11:6. And as a grandmother I am learning how much truth that verse holds. We can learn so much from our children and grandchildren. A child is full of magic, wonder, imagination and pure joy. In most cases, they are “content in all things” – “I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.” Philippians 4:11 That’s one verse I am still struggling with. But not Abby

I love that verse from Isaiah 11:6. And as a grandmother I am learning how much truth that verse holds. We can learn so much from our children and grandchildren. A child is full of magic, wonder, imagination and pure joy. In most cases, they are “content in all things” – “I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.” Philippians 4:11 That’s one verse I am still struggling with. But not Abby

Stupid #1: Years ago when my kids were small, we visited a new pediatrician. I wasn’t impressed with him from the moment we met and as the visit progressed, my opinion bottomed out. One of the kids had to have blood drawn and as kids do, started to cry. The doctor looked at me, saw tears running down my face and said “didn’t you know babies and young children don’t feel pain”? Really?????????? What an