"Mama!  I just saw a plastic bag fly into our yard and then fly into our neighbor's yard!!  That's bad!  That's glittering!...

The following conversation took place at breakfast on Saturday before Samuel was born. Will: I came into your room this morning while you w...

William is my extrovert life-of-the-party guy. Benjamin is my introvert man-of-few-words. I commented to Joel the other day that Ben is re...

The short version: Tuesday Ben was standing on top of a pick-up truck riding toy we keep in the backyard. Will shook the truck. Ben fell ...

"Uncle Stephen speaks another language." - Will, age 5. You should know Uncle Stephen is my brother. He lives in Arkansas, raise...

As we drove in the car recently Will announced, "I need to get my money and go shopping for Ben a birthday present." To which Ben ...

Will is four-and-a-half years old. He has entered a new stage of imaginative play and has started making up his own songs. This provides u...

William is four-and-a-half years old. That means there are days when I wish I could duct tape him to a wall for a few hours. Or at the lea...

Topic for discussion? Joel's mustache. Aren't they cute?

Occasionally Joel puts on his swimsuit and gives all 3 children a shower together. Tonight was one of those nights. Grubby doesn't beg...