The Bike Block

“It’s time to get our bikes ready for the summer,” announced Daddy.    “Good,” said Mother.  “It’s been a long winter. You will need to give Fawn, Emily and Miah refresher lessons on bike safety.  Do you think Beni will be too big for his seat?”  “He’s a too little […]

The Lost Feeling

It was a very pretty day for a walk.  There was a light breeze that flipped your hair and tickled your neck.  The sun shimmered and sparkled off the flowers.  The air smelled of newly cut grass and plowed fields.  Mother came out to the back yard where the boys […]

Don’t Touch the Buttons!

Beni at four was a curious little boy. He liked to get into dresser drawers and his Daddy’s desk and his brother’s toy chest. He loved to turn lights on and off and push the buttons on the air conditioner so it blew cold air in his face.  He loved to […]

Flying

“Mommy,” asked Miah.  “Can we go to the playground now ? I fed my rabbit.”  “Just let me finish these dishes, Miah,”  replied Mother.  “Go get Beni and we will all go for a short visit.”  Miah ran to get his little brother.  Soon they were both waiting beside Mother […]

Hurricane Emily

“Mom,” yelled eight-year-old Emily. “I fell down!”  “Where from?”  “I was seeing if I could stand on top of the swing set and touch that bird nest in the maple tree. But I slipped and hurt my knee. May I have a Band-Aid?”  “Oh, Emily! You have got to be […]

Too Many Tomatoes

“If I see one more tomato, I am going to scream,” grumbled Miah.  “We’ve had sliced tomatoes with every meal every day for a week,” agreed Emily. “Sorry to say this, but Mommy just sent Beni down to the garden to grab three tomatoes for dinner.”  Miah and Fawn groaned. […]

The Elevator

The family were on a short vacation; they had been driving for a long time, and had finally arrived at Niagara Falls in Canada. However, it had started to rain, so Mother and Daddy decided to go shopping in a big mall so they could all stretch their legs.  The […]

Beni’s Place

Beni hated naps. He simply could not see why he should have to take a nap when there was serious playing to be done. The trouble was he did get sleepy, but he would not come in to take a nap. He would simply lay down to rest for a […]

Jack the Wagon Dog

“I can’t wait to take my first dog wagon ride. Is Daddy finished harnessing up Jack yet?” asked Fawn  “Not quite,” said Mother. “He is still making sure that the harness is hooked up to the wagon right. Then he said he is going to take the first trip to […]