We had to run some errands this afternoon. As we were pulling off the freeway and stopped at a red light waiting to turn, Elliott noticed something. Elliott noticed that there was a man standing on the corner holding a sign. The sign said, anything helps. Elliott peppered me with questions as to what that…
Month: July 2012
Life with a klepto part 1
Life with someone who compulsively takes things that don’t belong to them can be difficult. Constant vigilance is the key to maintaining your sanity. What happens when even constant vigilance doesn’t prevent the theft? Four hours of tension. Aunt’s keys went missing last night or early this morning. They were discovered missing at noon. 4…
Who Else Wants Highly Disciplined Children Who Are Never Punished?
Are they trying to turn all our children into criminals and misfits? Aren’t you just sick and tired of people telling you how to raise your children? I mean, look around and you see all these unruly children with no home training whatsoever. Go tell them a thing or two. The first thing out of their mouths…