“Don’t let me be tardy for Sunday school.” She prayed while skipping along. “I know I slept a little bit late But I didn’t mean anything wrong I’m wearing my best to go to your house And I meant to get up before eight But if you would help me just one little bit I […]
Category: Life with Children
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Don’t Push Me
May 18th, 2026 — Life with Children
Powder Puff Fight
May 15th, 2026 — Life with Children
We had a fight with a powder puff My sister Jennie and me. When you fight with a powder puff It’s hard for you to see. You twirl around in powdery clouds That smell so much like Mother. I told Jennie, “This will teach you Not to tease your brother!” Now just where did our […]
Please Tell the Tooth Fairy
May 9th, 2026 — Life with Children, Poems for Children
God bless my mommy And bless Daddy too. Bless all of the animals That live in the zoo. God bless Bobby Joe, Bless my new friend Ruth. And please tell the Tooth Fairy About my loose tooth.
Underwear Doesn’t Lie
March 21st, 2026 — Life with Children, Quickies
My Grandmother says That she has forgot, How old she’s become But it is a lot. So I told Grandma “That’s easy to fix, Check your underwear, Mine says 4 to 6.â€
Bright Lights
March 9th, 2026 — Life with Children
Children brighten up a home Even when they fuss and fight. I know they brighten up my home They never once turn off a light.

