Dear Bunchkin,
A few months ago, you and I had a talk about what it means to be “loving and serving.” I’d been noticing an increasing tendency for you to take the last bite, or the best plate, and rarely volunteer to help anyone when they asked. We spoke for a little while and I gave [...]
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He Who Desires to be First Shall be Servant of All
Posted in Bunchkin, Children, Christianity, Parenting, tagged Children, children do the dishes, children's attitudes, Kids, kids chores, Parenting, serving others on December 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What a Mother Must Sacrifice
Posted in Parenting, tagged Children, Family, Kids, Parenting on December 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today I was visiting a new blog I recently discovered, which is fast becoming one of my favorites, and found a link to a beautiful article that has been in my mind all day long. Click here to read something that, if you’re a mother, I doubt you’ll never forget.
www.laundryandlaughter.wordpress.com
Thank You All!
Posted in Children, Goo Goose, Natural Remedies, Parenting, tagged diaper rash caused by yeast, diaper rash treatment, garlic for thrush, kiefer, natural treatment for thrush, thrush in babies on November 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I love living out in the country, and I love how many wonderful people there are to meet, and how supportive everyone is. Last week, I had four different people helping me with my 9 month olds diaper rash (I had no idea that diaper rash is often caused by yeast!) And last week, when I [...]
My Best Friends
Posted in Bunchkin, Children, Humor, Parenting, tagged Children, friends, Humor, Kids, Parenting on November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The other day, my oldest daughter came to me and said: “Momma, you must really want a lot of friends.” I asked her what she meant, and she replied: “Well, you must want a lot of friends to want so many children.”
That really says it all!
www.laundryandlaughter.wordpress.com
New: All-Natural Cure for Diaper Rash
Posted in Children, Goo Goose, Humor, Parenting, tagged Children, diaper rash, Humor, Kids, Parenting, treating diaper rash on November 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Goo Goose has had a diaper rash for a little while now and none of our creams or powders have been working against it. So yesterday I searched through my baby healthcare book and found this no-fail remedy:
“The child should be allowed to go without a diaper to permit drying of the area whenever possible.”
Okay, so [...]
Clubs or Hammers?
Posted in Bitty, Children, Family, Humor, Parenting, tagged Children, Family, golf tees, Humor, Kids, nails on November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The following conversation took place between Daddy and Bitty the other day:
“Abba, there’s a lot of nails in the back of the van!” Bitty said, excitedly.
Daddy replied, “Bitty, those aren’t nails, they’re golf tee’s.”
“Oh,” said Bitty. “Can I pick them up?”
“Yes.”
A few second later, Bitty called out: “Abba, look at all the nails I’ve got!”
Daddy replied again, “those [...]
Little Caretaker
Posted in Bunchkin, Bundle, Children, Parenting, tagged caretaker, Parenting, sick children on November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Bundle started to throw up late last night and has continued through the day today. ( She doesn’t have a fever and is otherwise feeling well, but just can’t keep anything down. Bunchkin appointed herself Bundle’s official caretaker this morning and all day she has been fetching water, wet washcloths, extra covers, etc. and has run to [...]
Reforming a Renegade Rooster
Posted in Chickens, Children, Family, Humor, Parenting, tagged Children, Family, Humor, Parenting, roosters, training chickens on November 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Its a wonder our chickens ever lay eggs. Aside from the sheer physical exhaustion, I wonder about the emotional trauma that must result from being chased around the yard for hours by four young children.
The kids have become somewhat expert at catching these chickens. They know how to work as a team, driving the hens [...]
You Found What? You Did What With It???
Posted in Bitty, Children, Humor, Parenting, tagged Children, eating boogers, Humor, Kids, Parenting on October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A little while ago, my four year old came running into the kitchen to tell me:
“Momma, I found a big HUGE booger under my arm!”
It took me a second to process that.
As if that weren’t disconcerting enough, she continued, saying:
“But I didn’t eat it. I just wiped in on my dress. ’Cause I didn’t want [...]
Futile: completely ineffective, occupied with trifles
Posted in Bitty, Bunchkin, Bundle, Children, Humor, Parenting, Sugar Boo, tagged Children, Humor, interruptions, Parenting on October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
People often ask me how I’m ever able to get anything done with five children ages six and under. The truth is that getting things done is becoming increasingly easier as the children get older and are able to help around the house more. What is becoming increasingly difficult, however, is carrying on a conversation. [...]
A Profoundly Philosophical Question
Posted in Bunchkin, Children, Christianity, Humor, Parenting, tagged Children, Christianity, Humor, Jesus, Kids, Parenting, Questions, Salvation on October 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The children sometimes ask spiritual questions that leave Jon and I at a loss over how to respond. Such as Bunchkin asking over breakfast: “When Jesus comes into your heart, does He stand up or does He sit down?”
Of Cats and Kids
Posted in Bitty, Cats, Children, Family, Humor, Parenting, tagged bedtime, Cats, Children, Family, Humor, Parenting on October 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »
As mentioned in my last post, we have been blessed with another cat and poor Bitty is just desperate to pet her (or him? I still haven’t checked.) But she hasn’t yet touched the cat, and will not touch the cat, until I deem her mature enough to handle this kitten without causing any serious [...]
A New Cat
Posted in Bundle, Cats, Children, Family, Humor, Parenting, tagged Cats, Children, Family, Humor, Parenting, pets, stray cats on October 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Our dog brought us a stray kitten the other day. We think she’s been hanging around the house for a while, because we’ve been hearing her cry but couldn’t find her. The dog brought her out of hiding and the kids have already become attached to her (actually, it might be a “him,” I haven‘t [...]
Whirlwinds
Posted in Bunchkin, Children, Goo Goose, Humor, Parenting on October 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The kids have been very interested in tornado’s lately, asking me questions about them regularly. “Does the fan spin as fast as a tornado?” “Are tornados as loud as trains?” Although I try to answer their questions with accuracy and adequacy, I’m still not certain they understand exactly what a tornado is. Last night, after spinning [...]
Bedtime with Bitty
Posted in Bitty, Children, Family, Humor, Parenting, tagged bedtime, Children, Family, Humor, Kids, Parenting on October 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a typical evening in the Ricketts home. Last night, after changing two diapers, putting pull-ups on two of the girls, feeding the baby his oatmeal, and brushing four sets of teeth, the kids were ready for bed. We got them in their beds, told them not to get up any more, and this is [...]
Styling Slows Sugar’s Stature
Posted in Bundle, Children, Family, Humor, Parenting, Sugar Boo, tagged Children, Family, growing up, haircuts, Humor, Kids on October 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I gave Sugar Boo and Bundle haircuts today. I’ve been doing it since Boo was old enough for his first haircut and to be honest, I’m not getting any better at it. With the girls, it’s not too bad. Just cut in a straight line all the way around, eleven or twelve times until it’s finally even. [...]
Sea For Sale?
Posted in Children, Family, Humor, Parenting on October 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today the kids were looking at pictures of things they wanted to get with their allowance money. Seeing a picture of the ocean, Sugar Boo told his sisters that this was what he wanted to buy. Bundle responded:
“Sugar, you can’t buy the ocean because it’s too heavy. And even if it wasn’t, you couldn’t get it [...]
