Tag: children

Dollhouse Stories and an Unexpected Gift

“Oh no! She’s falling! Catch her!” Railene screams, as Elsa plummets towards the floor. With lightening reflexes, Captain America leaps from the second floor bathroom and catches her in the nick of time! “Hooray for Captain America!!” The star spangled hero saves the day yet again! So begins another Dollhouse Adventure in Railene's bedroom. A … Continue reading Dollhouse Stories and an Unexpected Gift →

The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 4

The Opportunist- Isaac son of Christian “Isaac’s log, 3.1: Day 7 of Isolation. I have’t been outside these walls for days. I can’t remember the last time I had a timbit. Mmm timbits. Something has changed in the home here lately. No van rides. No trips to stores. I think somethings up, hopefully it’s not … Continue reading The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 4 →

Sliding, Concussions and Devil’s Hill

This is Day 3 of self-isolation. Why are we self-isolating? Well it’s Dr’s orders, due to the fact that Melissa has a nasty viral infection and I am now sick myself. Combine on top of that a mild concussion I received while sliding with my children... by’s we are some hard up bunch. It all … Continue reading Sliding, Concussions and Devil’s Hill →

The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 3

Mother Hen- Ava daughter of Christian “DIS! DIS! Mmhmmm...Mmhmm. Was dis?!” So begins another routine stair sweep by Ava, aka “Mother Hen”. As we ascend the stairs leading to the her bedroom with her fellow twin Isaac, she combs the stairs a step at a time picking up small specks of dust and debris with … Continue reading The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 3 →

The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 2

The Protector- Railene daughter of Christian World of Warcraft- Pintrest Galloping across the terrain, wind rustling through her hair and sweat pouring down the brow, the battle is on. Too long has the enemy roamed this land, there must be liberty. Her horses' knees begin to buckle and crack, pain tears through it's calves and thighs as the strain … Continue reading The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 2 →

The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 1

The names above reflect, in order, the traits my children possess. My wife and I are so blessed to have four children. The differences in their personalities are so unique and at times challenging. I wouldn’t have them any other way. Thankfully we are not all the same, because who on earth would want an … Continue reading The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 1 →

Stair Falling, Snow and Booger Twins

(Left: My stairs. Right: Ava and Myself. Yes I cleaned her nose, however more came during picture taking.) I am staring at Ava and Isaac, my twin, offering me sympathy marshmallows and ABC, “Already Been Chewed” peanuts from their snack cups. Thoughtful, but I’ll pass. Reason for their offering, Daddy is lying on the couch … Continue reading Stair Falling, Snow and Booger Twins →

“What did you say?” Conversation breakdown…

Have you ever spoke to someone on the phone and thought to yourself, “I have no idea what they just said. What should I say?” My friend, you’re faced with two options: play dumb and pretend you heard them, hoping the rest of the conversation is not about what you didn’t hear; or be honest … Continue reading “What did you say?” Conversation breakdown… →