Power Struggles
“You can choose one of these three outfits.” I calmly told my three year old what her options were for church attire. I wasn’t as...
Reconciliation
“I don’t care what it takes. Put her name on the board and let’s get this over with.” Our second grader was so worried about...
Giving Thanks Even If
“Why are you riding a city bus to school? That’s not right! Teachers shouldn’t be riding the bus!” My seventh grade student, a very...
Impossible Improvements
“Which is better… 1 or 2?… A or B? Now is this one better… or is it worse?” After about ten minutes of eyes straining at the chart,...
No More Excuses
“The alarm clock is possessed.” “Excuse me?” “I know it’s possessed. I set it every night and it never goes off in the morning. That’s...
Regrets and Disappointments
“Mom, why aren’t you coming to my recital?” “I’m just too nervous.” “But you know how hard I’ve worked on this piece all year! You’ve...