Monthly Archives: March 2012

Out of the Mouths of Babes Thursday vol. 3

As we pulled into the parking lot for mass this past Sunday, I mentioned that it was time to go in and see Jesus. After a few moments, the following dialogue was heard from the backseat of the van: Donovan … Continue reading

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Phone Home

One of the most important life lessons recently installed in our home is phone etiquette. We’ve taught our two boys, 6 and 4, how to answer the telephone when it rings… not just because it’s an important social skill but … Continue reading

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Out of the Mouths of Babes vol. 2

We give our kids an allowance each month. I believe we would be considered in violation of numerous child labor laws if anyone ever found out how much we actually pay them, but given that their responsibilities include setting the … Continue reading

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7 Quick Takes vol. 3

— 1 — So, we hit the zoo this week. Mental note: Do not go to the zoo on the first day of spring break. I’m not sure if I lost the use of my frontal lobe for a day … Continue reading

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Out of the Mouths of Babes vol. 1

“And Jesus said to them, ‘Yes; have you never read, Out of the mouths of babies and infants thou has brought perfect praise.” Matthew 21:16 I’ve decided to post a weekly dedication to all of the  jaw-dropping, eye-rolling, head-shaking, side-splitting, tear-welling … Continue reading

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Customer Care

Recently, as I perused the dishwashing aisle, looking for refill packs of our soap-dispensing sponge, I overheard two employees bashing their employer, the large mega-giant chain in which I was shopping. I don’t want to give away the name, but … Continue reading

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