Category Archives: Parenting Plights and Delights

Sweet Story to Steal Your Heart – Parenting Plights & Delights

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

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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Baby Escape Artists

How young is too young to challenge a baby’s problem-solving skills? At seven and a half months, Punkin is off to a great start.  I probably shouldn’t encourage him to escape. He’s already trying to climb out of the playpen yard, … Continue reading

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Locked Out! – Parenting Plights & Delights

  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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Forgotten Easter Eggs – Parenting Plights & Delights

Every Easter my husband’s family gets together at Jim and Linda’s. The highlight of the day for the kids is the egg hunt. A younger Frobenius designed a stylish new Easter bonnet/hat. About 15 years ago, 10-year-old Donny found a … Continue reading

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Don’t Say That in Church – Parenting Plights & Delights

Yesterday was Palm Sunday. It brought back memories of years ago when my oldest daughter, Tulip, was 15 and had just signed up to be a lector at our church. Her lectoring debut was on Palm Sunday and the scripture … Continue reading

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No Ifs, Ands, or Head Butts – Parenting Plights & Delights

I recently posted this comment on my Facebook page: “Today a grandmother got headbutted twice by her grandson. Then he grabbed a chunk of skin on her neck and pinched her and spit in her face and laughed his head … Continue reading

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Lost & Found – Parenting Plights & Delights

A lost child is enough to make a mother or father lose their mind. Even if it’s a matter of a few minutes, they’re some of the longest, hardest moments in a parent’s life. Some of my readers have shared … Continue reading

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Fun Fibs – Parenting Plights & Delights

Kids have wild imaginations. That’s one of the many things I love about them. Do you remember any magical moments from your childhood? Theresa Milstein shared a wonderful memory with me: When I was about 4-years-old, I remember listening to the radio … Continue reading

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Embarrassing Moments – Parenting Plights & Delights

Ginger Calem left a comment on my Holiday Shopping With Kids post that still makes me chuckle every time I think of it. Here’s a photo of her little darling when she was a little older than the incident Ginger shared … Continue reading

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