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Actually It Was Superimposed
Tonight in a fast-food restaurant… Had to Chrissy, referring to the large painting behind him: “Is that an abstract?” Chrissy: “uhhh” Me: “No, it’s not.… more →
To Be A Pilgrim
Actually It Was Superimposed
Ryan wrote 1 month ago: Tonight in a fast-food restaurant… Had to Chrissy, referring to the large painting behind him: … more →
The Five Year Old Who Stole My Thunder
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Ryan wrote 4 months ago: Me (addressing a pertinent situation with Lincoln): People who steal often go to jail. Linc (nervous … more →
Even If They Don't Believe It (Yet), I'm Glad They Talk Like This
Ryan wrote 5 months ago: Me (walking toward the table): Who wants the bowl with the most brownies and ice cream? Karsten: Not … more →
Reading to the Wee Ones
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Ryan wrote 11 months ago: In response to a question left in the comments section about reading, I will answer a couple of ques … more →
People Who Don't Dream Often Try to Destroy the Dreams of Those Who Do
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Ryan wrote 1 year ago: The last chorus from Andrew Peterson’s kid’s song Dreams: Oh, and I’m just a kid w … more →
Chronicles of the Genesis
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Ryan wrote 1 year ago: Everyone has to start somewhere. Here are the first two original compositions that Karsten has produ … more →
Kind Regards
Ryan wrote 1 year ago: Chrissy writes, but the boys dictate their thank you cards (usually written on a page they just fini … more →
Someone is Going to Own Their Own Business
Ryan wrote 1 year ago: Had [out of the blue]: ”Slavery is bad.” Me: “What is slavery?” Had: … more →
Just Checking
Ryan wrote 1 year ago: This morning in a confronting tone… Me: “Haddon, were you trying to cut your big brother … more →
Outside the Box
Ryan wrote 1 year ago: While watching the Olympics, the topic turned to polytheism as the boys noted the Chinese gymnasts p … more →
Hold Your Breath
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Ryan wrote 1 year ago: Tonight’s after-dinner conversation… Me: Haddon, are you ready to move to Tennessee? Ha … more →
From the Backseat
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Ryan wrote 2 years ago: Karsten, dramatically, after having just returned from a long and arduous sphere- retrieval expediti … more →
From the Backseat
Ryan wrote 2 years ago: Chrissy: Lincoln, go sit on the couch and I will bring you breakfast. [pattering of fast, little fe … more →
From the Backseat
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Ryan wrote 2 years ago: 1) Try explaining to a recently-turned-5-year-old the difference between consanants (with which he … more →
Leftovers Tonight
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Ryan wrote 2 years ago: Me [hoping to sense some altruism]: “Karsten, I have two pieces of garlic bread but three sons … more →
From the Backseat
Ryan wrote 2 years ago: While playing in the yard… Me: “Karsten, should I stop spanking you?” Karsten: … more →
From the backseat
Ryan wrote 2 years ago: Last night, leaving a basketball game, I motioned to my boys to look up in the sky. Haddon saw what … more →
From the Backseat
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Ryan wrote 2 years ago: Karsten: “Papa, I like being ill.” Me: “Really, Karsten? [skeptical] Why is th … more →
