grandma's chuckles . . . "I Need a Break From Children . . . !"

From the title of this post, you may be thinking I, or another adult, said this statement, but no . . . it was uttered by my then four-year old grandson, Caleb! On that day the boys spent Friday at my house, had a sleep-over, and then Saturday afternoon, we took them home. On the way we discovered their parents were thinking about having a bonfire at our house (we live in the country with plenty of room for bonfires and at the time they lived in the city - not so much bonfire room!)

Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children

A few years ago my grandsons and I worked on a project to make prayer "easier" for them and the result was the book - Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children. If we want the children we love to learn to walk closely with God, they need to learn to talk with Him. Praying Deeper Through the Psalms - Children's Edition is designed to help children - preschool through Middle School age - learn to do exactly this by praying the Psalms back to God. In this book you will find 52 weeks of Scripture prayers from the Book of Psalms and space for children to record their own prayer requests and how God answers. With Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children the children you love will learn how to talk with God - and will make their way through the Book of Psalms a thoughtful way as well. Look what people are saying about it - 

Take & Make the Time to Speak & Show Love

I am blessed with three grandchildren - and they are all doing what they do . . . growing up. My oldest grandson now has his driver's permit! How could this have possibly happened so fast?!

Today is National Take Your Pants for a Walk Day!

Today is National Take Your Pants for a Walk Day! I know, funny "name" for a day, but the idea is to get out and walk - and this is something we are able to do with the children we love! I have MS and sometimes walking is challenging, but I have also lost 85lbs since the start of 2020, and walking is a bit easier. So, my dear husband and I, along with our grandsons and often a neighbor girl, go to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - typically once a week, to walk. We also visit area parks on another day each week to walk. It has been a lot of fun for sure - and a great time to get more photos of my grandsons!

just for fun - Today is National Dog Photography Day!

If you have a dog in your family, then today is just the day to take photos of them as it is National Dog Photography Day! You are able to learn about this day at the following link - but I thought I'd also share a few fun facts about dogs from AKC with you . . .

just for fun - Today is National Coffee Milkshake Day!

Okay, if you are like many of my family members, you enjoy coffee. And, if you are like many of my family members, you also enjoy milkshakes . . . so why not combine them! And, why not do so today, since it is National Coffee Milkshake Day! 

Grab some coffee, and ice cream, and enjoy! And While you enjoy, check out these fun facts I found on National Day's site - see their full article at this link -

American Girl - WellieWishers Kendall Doll

Today I'm happy to share information about another of American Girl's new WellieWisher dolls - Kendall.

Watch Out for Those Fire-Breathing Basset Hounds!

I LOVE the imagination of four year olds! I LOVE the way they see the world and how some things are just "obvious" . . . at least if you are four years old! 

One day, several years ago, when my sweet grandson was four he told me the following. "Grandma, if we lived in a different world, we'd have to watch out for fire-breathing basset hounds!"  I smiled, and said, "Hmmm. I don't think I've ever seen a fire-breathing basset hound." To which he replied, "That's because they would only be in a different world!" 

Water Balloons - 20 Fun Ideas!

Summer is nearly upon us and it is likely to be hot across the country - even where I live in Michigan, so, today I'm happy to share a pin for 20 fun Water Balloon games.

My grandsons tried the water balloon hunt, the water balloon piñata, and the water balloon launcher! We definitely ended up with up with completely soaked boys and there was lots of laughing! 

grandma's bookshelf - Sidney and Norman - a tale of two pigs

Today I'm happy to let you know about a book I particularly enjoy. It is an older book, but definitely one worth getting if you do not already have it.

I love children's books because they typically tell a good story, with illustrations and a point . . . something to talk about with children. But I also love children's books because more often than not they have a point for adults, too! This book is most certainly one such book . . . while you may think it is a children's book . . . it is actually a book for adults!

Things I Love About the 4N1 - a Unique Mobility Rollator/Chair and the Perfect Gift for You or Someone You Love

  

Miracle Mobility sent me their unique and award-winning 4N1 to review so I am able to try it out in a variety of settings and let you know all about it. If you or someone you love is experiencing mobility challenges, the 4N1 may be the perfect resource for you as it combines a rollator, electric wheelchair, a wheelchair others are able to push someone in, and a power assist chair into one amazing item! Today I will share a few of my observations about it so you are able to consider it for yourself or someone you love - it would make a fantastic gift for sure as it is actually the gift of mobility!

A Family of Her Own for Candy

Last summer my husband, grandsons, and I went to the Humane Society to get a kitten. I wanted my grandsons to go with us because, first of all, they love all animals, secondly I wanted to be sure whatever cat we got was one which was able to be around my grandsons without being aggressive. We spent some time at the Humane Society and finally settled on a very sweet calico - which we named Candy, because she is sweet (and my middle grandson said she reminded him of candy corn.) 

American Girl WellieWisher Camille Doll

Have you heard of a "WellieWisher doll"? What is a "WellieWisher doll" you ask? Well, it is an adorable line of dolls with a focus on friendships! American Girl describes the WellieWishers as . . . "Meet the WellieWishers, a sweet and silly group of girls who each have the same big, bright wish: to be a good friend. Explore their world as they step into colorful garden boots and get ready for stomping in mud puddles, putting on shows, and helping friendships grow." 

The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys & Their Not-So-Peculiar, Scary, or Terrifying Discovery!

Yesterday I shared a couple illustrations with you from the first story - There are Teeny, Tiny, Itty, Bitty, Not-so-Hairy, Two-eyed People Children Under My Bed! from the new book - The Little Ginormous, Humungous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys Adventures! Today I am happy to share a couple illustrations with you from the second story in the book - The Little Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys & Their Not-So-Peculiar, Scary, or Terrifying Discovery!