Young Warrior

Yesterday, Owen did something he's never done before and my shock and personal exhaustion combined with total embarrassment left me stripped of knowledge on what to do. He had asked so sweetly if we could go to the bookstore that has a "B" (Books A Mill… more »

I have often followed Owen's little excuses and explanations with a tart "Whatever!" Only humoring myself in the process as he has little idea what I mean by this. Today I gave him a command and we both knew it was ridiculous, he paused though to proce… more »

Owen has been doing a lot for himself. In the past few days he has really taken an interest in buttoning his shirts. Yesterday he worked and worked at a new shirt we picked up at the mall on Sunday, but the fabric wouldn't give enough to allow his unpr… more »

Owen is still asking why on a consistent and at times frustrating basis. Tonight, on the way home from leadership dinner he was tired and the questions were flying more freely because he just jabbers to fight fatigue. "Why is grandpa your dad?"… more »

After seeing Owen and Ivan share a bowl of dry cereal by spreading most of it on the table top, I said "Boys, don't make a mess!" Owen's response: "Especially around cats!" more »