( I get home from picking Aaron home from school, and get him a snack, as per usual. I set out a baggie of cut up fruit, and put a handful of goldfish crackers in front of him.)
Aaron. (sighs heavily, picking up the baggie of fruit) Needs before wants.
Me. What?
Aaron. You have to put your needs before your wants. (Shakes baggie at me) I need these. (disdainfully) Goldfish are a want.
Me. I see.
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You know, there's nothing like a five year old for teaching you a major life lesson. Of course, then he did this:
Conversation with a Kindergartener
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One Banana Bread to Rule Them All
Photo Courtesy of Bethany Fields The Most Excellent Banana Bread on the Planet by Carrie Leigh Huckabay When I was a new…
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The wonder of Christmas is magnified a thousandfold when seen through the eyes of a child.
I've been so blessed to be an instructor for the Amarillo Little Theatre Academy for the past sixteen years. I love teaching the fine art of acting.…
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