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Toddlers are Full of Surprises

Life with young children is certainly full of surprises. For example, you might find a surprise behind the sofa and wonder when your little one stashed it back there, because you can not remember the last time you had that type of snack in the house. There could be a surprise on the bathroom floor, because learning how to use the potty does not always guarantee that the potty will be used in the suggested manner. The other day, I found a surprise on one of the walls in the living room. At first I was in denial. No, it … Continue reading →

Why Surprise Can be a Good Thing

Perhaps you have been led to believe that in the world of business, everything should be planned and plotted. Swinging on the high trapeze without a net is not where many of us feel comfortable and we have learned that having a business plan, annual plan, budget, and check lists are all important elements to the well-run business. So, what role does “surprise” play in our business operations and how can we enlist the element of surprise to make our businesses better and our customers and clients happier? Think back over times when you have been pleasantly surprised—a gift, a … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day is Coming Soon

It won’t be long. February 14th is only about a month away. While you may still be catching your breath from the recent passage of the major holidays, it will soon be time to start getting ready for Valentine’s Day. Sooner might be better than later, especially if your kiddos seem to be having a little bit of holiday let down like many people feel after big holidays are over (especially Christmas). You can get them excited about some new projects and upcoming events and occasions. Custom Valentines Instead of buying packages of ready to use Valentines, consider making custom … Continue reading →

The Fight for Isaiah

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We were well on our way to adopting our oldest four boys in early July, 2004. We had the goodbye visit with their birth mother just before Christmas, so we had not seen her in over six months. Caleb was 18 months old and for some funny reason, we had started saying things like we had lost our baby. We had even told our adoption agency and the state that we might be willing to take another child. It was not so much an intention as it was our attitude. One morning, the phone rang and Nancy answered it. She … Continue reading →