Storeyland Silliness..A Sip of Humor!

One particular morning I was picking the twins up from Headstart when I called for the umpteenth time: "Come on Emily, it's time to leave."

Emily rather persistently: "No, I am having fun. I don't want to leave"

Finally, I started walking away in hopes that she would follow: "But we have to go, Headstart is done for the day. You will come back tomorrow."

Meanwhile, Alex is tugging at my skirt and pleading: "Don't leave Emily, don't go with out Emily."

Soon, I had 2 screaming preschoolers...one wanting to stay and the other not wanting to go with out his twin sister. In an attempt to calm them both down, I know I need to get Emily to agree it was time to go. So I say with a lot of dramatic flair: "Mommy needs help carrying her keys, would you like to carry them Emily?"

"Oh Yes!" She eagerly grabs the keys and tries to unlock the nearest vehicle then on to the next. Bad idea! She is still refusing to get in the van...to which I gingerly pick her up and carry her. All the way she is screaming, " You broke my back!! You broke my back...I am going to put you in a cage and lock you up. I am going to throw away the key because you broke my back!" Meanwhile, she is wiggling to get out of my arms as I am shaking uncontrollably with laughter amid the glares of other parents who are calmly walking their child to their vehicles. Once, I buckled her in, I said: "Emily, hows your back?" To which she promptly replied grinning from ear to ear " Oh, it's fine."

You Can't Keep a Good Man Down

You can't keep a good man down.......what a profound quote. I don't know who the author is of it but I am sure they must have experienced some pretty tough situations in life. I think of this quote often when it comes to my Husband. No matter what curve balls life throws at him....he keeps pressing on and doesn't allow life to drag him down to the depths of despair. He maintains a certain calm in the midst of the storm that will never cease to amaze me.


What kind of a man would watch 7 children for the weekend just so his wife could enjoy the weekend away with her sisters and Mother? What kind of a man would become Molly Maid when his wife is quite sick, making sure homework gets done and the kids are fed. What kind of a man hits rock bottom at times only to keep pressing on and never giving up on God or his family? That kind of man is My Husband, my mentor, my lover and my best friend. Some people would think he was a sucker for punishment but we see him as a man of valor, integrity and a fine example for his sons to follow.


I adore my husband and I am very proud of him. I am so thankful that God has brought him into my life 16 years ago. On a more personal note, Conrad.....I want you to know that we appreciate EVERYTHING you do for us. I know this isn't father's day but your special to us everyday! I just wanted to take a moment online to let you know just how important you are to us and how thankful we are for the sacrifices you make for us. Your a good man and we LOVE you!