Category Archives: SIMPLY STATED

A few words, a silly sentence, or a funny thought…simply stated from the mouths of our babies!

Homeless Duck

Posted on September 11, 2013 by thisnest

  Driving home together, Devaney and I dodged the normal onslaught of what ifs from the two imaginative maniac midgets riding behind us in their booster seats. “Mama, what if I found a duck and brought it home and it … Continue reading →

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Getting Rich

Posted on July 9, 2013 by thisnest

“Mama, do you know that there are three ways to get rich?” “Really?” “Yes. You can get a job, or you can get married, or well, the third way is not good and I would never do it…it’s called stealing.” “Well, I … Continue reading →

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Feeling God

Posted on June 7, 2013 by thisnest

Having just finished cleaning off the back porch, I sat in the afternoon sun and listened to my gospel music. My youngest came out to join me. After a kiss and a hug, he sat on my lap as I sang … Continue reading →

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McDonalds King

Posted on May 3, 2013 by thisnest

“Mama, why do they call it Burger King?” “Well, because they think their burgers are the best, like the king of all burgers.” “But that’s not true…McDonalds has really good chicken nuggets and fries too, even though they’re not healthy … Continue reading →

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Going to Paradise

Posted on April 5, 2013 by thisnest

He’s been very inquisitive (what’s new?) about life and death lately – especially as they pertain to God and Heaven. During this last installment of The Bible, even though he seemed busily distracted with play in the other room, he … Continue reading →

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