July 2009

Dirty Diapers and the Male Anatomy

As I was in the midst of changing my 1-year-old son’s malodorous diaper, my 8-year-old daughter, Nee, walked in and asked, “What’cha doin’?” I intended to say, “I’m being poisoned by killer baby poop.” Instead, I said, “I’m changing X’s diaper. Would you care to help?” “No,” she said. “I can’t change his diaper.” “Why [...]

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The New Girl

My 8-year-old daughter, Nee, will be starting a new school next fall and I think she’s feeling a bit anxious. “I don’t want to be the new girl,” she said as she sat drawing at the kitchen table. This statement was not usual because Nee is extremely shy and doesn’t make friends easily. Of course, [...]

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And God Created Cherries

When I got home the other day, I was famished. Luckily, there was a huge bowl of sweet, juicy cherries waiting to be devoured. As I tried to enjoy my bounty, I was interrupted by two little interlopers. “Daddy!” screamed my 8-year-old daughter, Nee. “What are you doing?” “I’m eating cherries,” I said. “What does [...]

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Car Conversations

Houston is a huge city; therefore, we spend many hours in our car driving around town. During these drives, I’m often entertained by my children’s conversations. Sometimes my 5-year-old son, N, pummels me with a barrage of “What would happen if” questions; other times, my 8-year-old daughter, Nee, surprises me with her wit and wisdom. [...]

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