Yes, there will be a 4th Stricklin

"An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break." - Chinese proverb - - We are a family. Our faces are different as are our races. In the end, what really matters is our love for one another. We are blessed beyond measure. Enjoy as we share pieces of our life with you.

Sunday, November 19, 2006

Have you ever noticed?

Little girls keep score. Stuff like: His cookie is bigger than mine. His water is colder than mine. He's got the book I want to look at or the toy I want to play with. And when that girl cannot communicate verbally, she decides to WHINE.

Now, little boys will get tired of whining, score keeping, and of having things taken away. At some point, they snap. When they snap, they start retaliating. That is when the whining gets louder and the screaming starts on both sides. And yes, there are sometimes bruises and flesh wounds.

This has been one of those weeks. We're all looking forward to Thanksgiving. Perhaps the distractions will keep the whining and fighting to a minimum. Then again, there will be 2 more children to add to the commotion. TWO girls and THREE boys. (I personally think the boys are outnumbered. There needs to be at least 3 boys to every 1 girl for any kind of equality.)