by Patti Wright | 30 Things I've Learned
The grasshopper came off the oriental grass that blows against my screened-in porch. Off and on for hours that day, I admired the grasshopper’s underbelly as he sat attached to the screen. If I had known then what I know now, I would have flicked him off the...
by Patti Wright | 30 Things I've Learned
We had a pretty well-behaved and happy young family at the time, but it seemed as if lying, laziness, arguing, selfishness, and every other bad character quality had taken over in our house. Some kids were arguing while others were throwing things in the house. It was...
by Patti Wright | 30 Things I've Learned
Grocery store trips were always a challenge back then. On this particular day, the worst part was crossing traffic between the store and the parking lot. Along with my cart full of groceries and three other children five and under, I maneuvered the cart with one hand...
by Patti Wright | 30 Things I've Learned
One day at the doctor’s office, our much-respected pediatrician said to me that our children were really good kids. I think I just didn’t know what to say and responded with, “We like them!” He said that was probably the secret: liking our kids. Most of us have...
by Patti Wright | 30 Things I've Learned
The home can be a beautiful place where the parents are loving and responsible, and the children are happy and thriving. The parents and children respect each other, and everyone works together and helps each other out. The overall atmosphere is light and cheerful....
