Tag Archives: children

The Giant-Sized Pumpkin

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Sheila Moss

My granddaughter was visiting and, as usual, moping around that she had nothing to do. Since computers came along, kids have the idea that they should be entertained 24/7, but even computer games become boring after a while. Kids need … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts/Hobbies, Family, Holidays, Humor | Tagged Carving pumpkins, children, Grandchild, Halloween, Jack-o'-lantern, Pumpkin patch | Leave a comment

Hamster Dance

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Ever since he was been old enough to walk, my grandson has wanted a hamster. He was drawn to the hamster cages in pet stores like a moth to the light. We had to pry him loose with promises. “When … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Family, Humor | Tagged Animal, children, Critters, Escape artists, Grandson, Hamsters, Mammal, Pets, Rodent, Small animals | 4 Comments

Greased Lightning

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Sheila Moss

I was asked to watch my year-and-a-half-old granddaughter for only a few hours while my son and his wife were out. Of course, I was thrilled at a chance to have my sweet little granddaughter all to myself and spoil … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Baby sitter, Cartoons, children, grandchildren, Grandma, Play, Popcorn, Toddlers, Toys | 2 Comments

Another Year, Another Reunion

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Sheila Moss

It was the weekend for our big family reunion in Tennessee. My mother’s family and my aunts and uncles from around the country meet in a town so small that the population is probably doubled by our presence. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor | Tagged children, Cousins, Generations, grandchildren, Grandparents, Kinfolks, Population explosion, Relatives, reunion, Tennessee, Tradition | 1 Comment

Trimming the Tree

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Sheila Moss

At my house, my grandson always wanted to be included in anything to do with Christmas. One of his favorite activities was helping to trim the Christmas tree. Including children in holiday festivities helps to create traditions and gives them … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Humor | Tagged Celebration, children, Christmas, Christmas Humor, Christmas Tree, Decorating, Holiday Festivities, How to decorate Christmas Tree, Lights, Ornaments, Traditions, Trimming the Tree | 7 Comments

To Mom

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Sheila Moss

This Sunday is the day which has been set aside to honor mom, Mother’s Day. Now in reality we should be honoring mom every day, but most of us choose to let them honor us instead, and most moms continue … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Humor | Tagged children, growing up, Mom, Mother, Mother's Day, Motherhood | 7 Comments

Life’s Little Lessons about Christmas

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Walmart is the gift shop of last resort for the entire the population of the U.S. Christmas spirit is a mania created by commercial advertisers during October. It’s the gift that counts – disregard any information to the contrary. Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | Tagged children, Christmas, Christmas Cards, Christmas spirit, Christmas Tree, Decorations, Gift Cards, Gifts, Holly, Naughty or Nice, Santa, Toys, White Christmas | 3 Comments

Child Proofing Your Home

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Child Safety… advice from a grandparent… It is important to keep potentially poison items out of the reach of small children. Read labels on cleaning items and move items that say, “Keep out of the reach of children” to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Advice, Child Safety, children, Common hazzards, Doorknob covers, kids, Playing with matches, Poisonous houseplants, Prescription drugs, Preventing falls, Safety gates, Safety Latches, Toddlers | 2 Comments

Kids Rule

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Dear Kids, It has come to my attention that many of you are actually listening to adults and doing what you are told to do. This is NOT the way it is suppose to be. KIDS RULE! We are in … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Bedtime, children, Children's diet, father, grandchildren, kids, Misbehavior, Mother, parenting, Potty training, Raising Children, Spoiled brat, Temper tantrums | 3 Comments

How to Spoil a Grandchild and Alienate a Daughter-In-Law in One Easy Lesson

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Dear Daughter-in-Law, I am very upset about your latest email, and I really don’t understand your negative attitude. I have made every effort to be helpful and offer suggestions about my grandchild that I think will be useful. I’m very … Continue reading →