Tag Archives: kids-say

My Gold Flower

Posted on April 10, 2024 by thisnest

We sat together in the sun. He had been happily picking (and sniffing) dandelions. And now he was showing his Nonna his valuable treasure. Little does he know that HE is MY precious treasure. I made over his find as … Continue reading →

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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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Wishing On A Star

Posted on July 28, 2013 by thisnest

  Wrapped snugly in a blanket, we cuddled up together on the back patio as the sun faded into night time. You were so excited when the stars began to appear, pointing to the first of the evening with your … 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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