Monthly Archives: June 2008

Wayne used this descriptive phrase to title our day. The lights were turned off when I arrived at Laura’s nursery at church. Three volunteers, employees, etc had not shown up. Wayne and I volunteered to stay with the combined infant … Continue reading →

“Children are like wine in that they are amusing when they’re young, but more interesting as they grow up.” This is the quote that began my week. I was listening the Splendid Table and this quote caught my imagination. I’m … Continue reading →

Small plump hands handed me a bundle of orange and pink clothing that I had so diligently wrestled onto Laura’s body a few minutes before. She quickly scaled her 3 step stool to grab her own toothbrush. It’s all about … Continue reading →

Sara prayed for us today. She prayed that she would grow big so she could get a horse named Sparky. Laura was all wrapped in her blankets, thumb in mouth and fast asleep. Normally the blankets are kicked off.

Laura pulled off her pants I had so diligently dressed her. She turned them inside out and started to use them as a dancing accoutrement! She then tried to put her feet into the pants standing up. Not much of … Continue reading →