There is something very special happening today. I’ll explain. Ane has two friends in her Sunday School class who she has known pretty much all her life – L., our youth pastor’s son (who we visited when he was born in the hospital – Ane was 5 months old), and R., another boy who used […]

As many of you know, I work in our church’s preschool AWANA program, the Cubbies (usually ages 3 to 5, or whenever a child starts kindergarten). I’m just usually another teacher wearing the blue Cubbie polo, doing the crafts. But last night, I was in charge. (Cue dramatic music) My mother usually runs the show. […]

There’s still plenty of time to put your two cents’ worth into the Rename the Munchkin contest (scroll down to the bottom of the original post for the rules and prize information). There have been several good suggestions so far (and those of you who have already given me ideas, keep adding to them – […]

A couple of kid news updates: The Munchkin is potty-trained!!! (angels sing “Hallelujah” chorus in background) We bit the proverbial bullet yesterday morning when I was getting her dressed for church. “Munchkin, do you want to wear Pull-Ups or panties to Sunday school today?” I asked. She had opted for Pull-Ups last week. But she […]