Category Archives: family

It’s A Girl! Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on May 23, 2013 by lynnkelleyauthor

The above left-hand photo of my son, daughter-in-law, and first grandchild, Little Twinkle Eyes, was taken in the delivery room just over three years ago. I was there to experience the miracle of new life. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, the … Continue reading →

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Pajama Party With or Without Undies? – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on May 16, 2013 by lynnkelleyauthor

Excitement and anticipation buzz through the schools with end-of-year celebrations. Some schools have field days. Others have special themed parties. When my nephew Joker was in kindergarten, his class had a Pajama/Pancake party on the last day. The family was … Continue reading →

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Have You Ever Had a Freaky Friday? Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on May 1, 2013 by lynnkelleyauthor

A couple of weeks ago Kristen Lamb posted a comment on Facebook. She had just returned from trying to drop her toddler off at school Friday morning, but the school parking lot was empty, not a soul around, except for … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on April 18, 2013 by lynnkelleyauthor

Here’s a parenting story from my archives. Enjoy! I would like to thank JJ Botta of The Disconnected Writer blog for sharing the following parenting story with me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did: Years ago, I used to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Put Peas In Your Ears – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on April 11, 2013 by lynnkelleyauthor

Ah, kids. They say and do the funniest things. And plenty of not-so-funny things. The topic of food conjures up numerous memories in most parents. There’s an old saying that goes something like this: If you tell children, “Don’t put … Continue reading →

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Trippy Hippie Party – Photo Essay

Posted on September 27, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

It’s a trip hippie party! Owrrrr! Can you dig it? My hubby, George, turned 60 in July. Our daughter ‘Lily’ and her husband threw him a big old honkin’ party with a hippie theme. The ‘cool’ people wore funky threads, … Continue reading →

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60 Years After Eloping – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on September 3, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

Sixty years ago in July, my parents got married. She was 16. He was 19. She lived in Morningside and he lived in Shadyside. Both areas are part of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mom’s wicked step-mother slapped her, so she eloped with my … Continue reading →

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Sweet Story to Steal Your Heart – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on July 30, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

This is a sweet story my Aunt Walda, who goes by the nickname Sam, shared with me. It’s from her childhood and offers some valuable lessons for us: “When I was in third grade, I was taught by the most … Continue reading →

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Baseball and Goofballs – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on May 21, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

My daughter Lilly and husband Bart are big Dodger fans. They invited my hubby George, me, and Bart’s family to a Dodger game for Mother’s Day. I hadn’t been to Dodger stadium in 40 years. It sure brought back memories … Continue reading →

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Locked Out! – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on April 16, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

  You’re in for some giggly treats today, friends. Has your kid ever locked you out? If so, I’m sure one of these stories will bring back some funny (or maybe not) memories. Laughingmom from Where’s the Funny Here? said: We had … Continue reading →

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