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PUBLISHER/EDITOR Mary Ellen Caldwell, RD, LD, CLT editor@suburbanparent.com

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MARY SHARES COWARDLY LION: “ALL RIGHT, I’LL GO IN THERE FOR DOROTHY. WICKED WITCH OR NO WICKED WITCH, GUARDS OR NO GUARDS, I’LL TEAR THEM APART. I MAY NOT COME OUT ALIVE, BUT I’M GOING IN THERE. THERE’S ONLY ONE THING I WANT YOU FELLOWS TO DO….. TALK ME OUT OF IT!”

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RECOGNIZING COURAGE

hat does a mother recognize early on in their child’s life? Their character! We often hear moms talking about how different their children are; a bookworm, or an athlete, shy or outgoing. We can see qualities in our kids that we hold in our hearts too. My daughter came to me recently and told me that her father told her she had courage. I looked at her and said, “You do have courage, and you‘ve had courage since you were very little.” Looking a bit quizitive, I told her what her dad and I see in her is something from within. I told her about the first time I dropped her off at pre-school. She had courage; I had angst. Watching from the window, I witnessed her approach a child who was crying; she touched them and smiled. She was nearing 3 years old. She asked “how is that courage?” I reminded her that she could have cried too. I told her that courage is often associated with soldiers, police officers, fire fighters, and astronauts. These people are courageous, but it also takes courage to be good and moral. So we talked about how it takes courage to do the right thing when others choose a different path or to do something you’ve never done. Courage isn’t the absence of fear, but to act with confidence and conviction when it’s required. This, (her dad and I) have witnessed time and time again. We are involved in several organizations; I watched as she walked into a room with other girls she did not know (yet) with courage; we have heard her talking to someone and witnessing (kindly) that what they had done was wrong. She has even come to us to report her own bad behavior (of sorts). This takes courage; courage to say “I was wrong” or “you were right!” I can remember several years ago, at Christmas time, I saw Caroline (11yrs) walk across the street to talk to our neighbor. I watched as she BE OF GOOD approached her with confidence. Now, Nancy was a good neighbor, but COURAGE, AND HE Caroline had only been in her presence with us, or at Halloween when SHALL STRENGTHEN YOUR HEART, ALL Nancy would be on her doorstep. I never said anything about watching YE THAT HOPE IN and didn’t ask her any questions. But when Christmas morning came I THE LORD. knew what she must have been talking about. She asked Nancy (who — PSALM 31:24 was a quilter) if she could embroider a message on a quilt (a gift from Caroline and Clayton). Her courage to go ask this of our neighbor was amazing. That Christmas present is so incredibly special to me. More recently, she was challenged too. Her track coach wanted her to run the last race of the day. Caroline asked if she could be replaced because she was very exhausted. Her coach pushed her a bit and told her that he wanted her to rest for 35 minutes. He reminded her that she was there to win points for her team. Caroline’s response was “okay coach.” She ran the last leg of a 4 x 400 and the team was 25 yards in the rear. Her determination to get those points made her push through her discomfort and run as fast as she could knowing she was not going to win (team placed third). I told her, “Courage is also about stepping up when needed, because you could have cried.” SP

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COVER MODEL Alana, 4 years Alana is an affectionate and sweet hearted girl who takes pride in being a big sister and showing her little sister “the ropes”. She loves playing outside, playing dress up, and reading. She’ll read several books in a day! She also enjoys music and dancing at all hours of the day.

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YOU SHOULD KNOW DISPOSAL DISPLEASING? ELIMINATE ODORS IN DISPOSAL Drop in a cut-up lemon, some salt and a few ice cubes. The lemon takes care of the odor while the ice and salt clean away the residue. SANITIZE YOUR DISPOSAL

Pour half of a cup of baking soda into the disposal, then add one cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a plug. While the baking soda and vinegar are fizzing and cleaning, heat some water to boiling then carefully pour it down the drain. Repeat weakly to maintain an odor free disposal.

WALK THIS WAY The evidence is clear on this! Walking a few times each week can increase the volume of the hippocampus (think long term memory) by 2-percent each year (instead of shrinking) How to do it: Walk for at least 40 minutes three times a week. It takes time, so consider making a commitment to walk this way forever!

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY TIME TO REPLACE YOUR PILLOW? You should wash your pillows twice a year. Down and Fiberfill pillows can be washed in the washer. Wash two pillows at a time to keep the washer balanced in warm water on the gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low heat, fluffing and turning them often. You can’t put foam pillows in the washing machine, but you can spot clean them and tumble them in the dryer on no heat for 20 minutes. If you keep them clean, they should last three years. To test if it’s time to replace your pillow, fold it in half; if it doesn’t spring back, it’s time for a new one.

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A study by the National Fire Protection Association discovered that almost 5 million American homes don’t have any smoke detectors. Yikes! The recommendation is that there is a smoke detector in every bedroom, outside every sleeping area and on each level of the house. So, the average two-story, 3 bedroom house should have at least five. And they should be replaced every 10 years.

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WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING! Sleeping is the most important activity (yes activity) that we do. Our brain is very active when we are sleeping, and sleeping is crucial to our health and well being. Researchers found that the brain processes complex stimuli during sleep, and uses this information to make decisions while awake. While you are sleeping the brain forms new memories and consolidates older ones. So it’s helping to cement the new information we recently took in for better recollection later. Sleep before learning helps prepare the brain to receive new memories, and sleep after learning is important to achieve the “save and file” of new information. So think about what it means when we say “I’m going to sleep on this” before making a decision. Keep in mind, pulling an “all-nighter” to study something could drop your ability to learn the new information by up to 40%. (source:newsinhealth.nih.gov)

QUESTIONS { + PROFESSIONAL ANSWERS }

I S A B E L L A S AY S . . . Q. I am a new mom and a new “Texan.” I found your publication and love the editorial and appreciate the local resources, I found my new pediatrician right away. What I need right now are friends! Any suggestions?

A. Thank you! And welcome to Texas. I agree moms need friends and sometimes this can be difficult and oddly, we can feel like an awkward adolescent again! So go ahead and brush up on your friend making skills and arrange to get out and about. A stroller is your first best friend; take to the neighborhood and then venture out to local parks. Also, keep a look out for mom groups; occasionally they post events and meet-ups in our “Know It All” calendars. Not sure what city you are residing in, but I bet you could connect with the Dallas Moms Blog; they have a list Community Playgroups and tons of great ideas, discussions, and well, friendship!

MARTY ASKS... Q. My child wants the same food every day. He is a bit of a picky eater. Should I be concerned?

M AG G I E , M O M O F 7 Y R . O L D . Q. Would love to know techniques I can use to help my autistic child in the pool. Therapy masked as fun!

A. This is not uncommon. Some young ones

A. By adding well planned activities and

may go days, even weeks, where they will only eat one food, in fact, there is a term for this, “food jags.” Although food jags leave parents frustrated, it’s helpful to go ahead and offer his favorite food, but be certain to also include other nutritious foods as well. This will encourage variety. Also, give the kid kitchen duties! A kitchen stool, a colander, and water to clean veggies may just increase his interest in different foods. If this persists and he starts eliminating more foods or entire food groups you may want to enlist the help of a Registered Dietitian, specializing in pediatric nutrition.

games to your child’s summer routine, you can increase muscle strength, endurance, balance, and work on their social skills too. Try this: Purchase a few differently textured pool noodles (smooth, bumpy, or made from foam.) Your child will like feeling (experiencing) the tactile differences. To play, have her “ride the noodle” like it’s a horse across the pool to feed him out of a bucket, then “ride” back to the starting point. Do this back and forth. Virtually all aquatic activities that your child does will help them develop key skills that will benefit them outside of the water too. Make some memories and have fun!

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CARA KOSCINKI, MOT, OTR/L Author

EDITOR, a mom who misses the stay-at-home days with tots!

ASK THE SPECIALIST

Q. My child (9 yrs) snores at night and my sister, a dental hygenist, said it could be from a sleep disorder. A. Your sister is referring to Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB). SDB typically results from a con-

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stricted or underdeveloped airway and has been clinically associated with many childhood health disorders (chronic allergies, swollen tonsils and adenoids, snoring, crowded teeth, and more). There is a therapy that we have been using in our practice called Perfect Start, this oral appliance promotes the proper growth and development of a child’s oral cavity, the jaw and upper palate, and as these areas develop more fully, a child’s airway can widen and expand, allowing them to breathe nasally.

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2 Looking for a unique way to display your May flowers? Place simple groupings of flowers into painted tin coffee or soup cans. Use moss or floral foam to keep the flowers in place. Simply beautiful.

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3 A perfect gift to add some “pearls” of printed wisdom to your ensemble! You don’t have to be an editor to love this handmade piece. Laura Bruland Shields used her own favorite book to create the first one of a kind laser cut necklace; now she is hooked! We found this wisdom literary necklace at www.uncommongoods.com $55.00

LAUNDRY TIP

4 If you’re like most moms, keeping up with the laundry can feel like a losing battle, but here’s an idea that will help prevent you from getting caught on game day without a clean uniform for your athlete. Designate an additional basket in the laundry room as the “please wash me first” basket. Then train family members to put their most pressing (and only their most pressing) items in there.

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MOMENTS { BY PATRICK HEMPFING }

THANK YOU … AT 70 WORDS PER MINUTE

hank you – two words, only eight letters. “Thanks” could

One day, after Mom had finished her unappetizing lunch, I headed

cut it to a single word. Heck, sometimes words aren’t even

to the hospital cafeteria. As I walked down the hallway, I saw an elderly

needed – a warm embrace, held hand, or gentle forehead

man with a cane who looked familiar. I stopped and hesitantly asked,

kiss are effective nonverbal ways to show appreciation. Of

“Mr. Furhman?”

course, it’s even more special when “Thanks” is followed by “I love you.” Last July, I drove 15 hours to Pennsylvania for my mother’s serious operation. It hasn’t seemed that long since Mom combed my hair to get me ready for school. Luckily, since she drove the school bus (for 42

“Yes.” “I thought that was you. You haven’t changed a bit. Patrick Hempfing, class of 1978. I had you for typing in high school.” After I exchanged pleasantries with the teacher I hadn’t seen for

years), my chances of missing it were miniscule. Somehow those school

36 years, I asked, “Guess what I do for a living?” Before he could

days had long passed and now my tough, energetic mother was frail.

answer I blurted out, “I’m a writer. I can still type 70 words a minute.”

The words “stressed, fatigued, and worried” summed up my emotional week. I pondered the role reversal from my younger years as I brushed Mom’s hair and fed her ice chips, broth, and Jell-O.

To be honest, this may have been a slight overstatement, though I am proficient with the keyboard. I filled Mr. Fuhrman in on all the jobs I’ve performed since I took his

Mom just peeled and cut bananas for my morning cereal. Now I had

class. He smiled when I told him that, a few weeks earlier, I thought

to excite her about the tray of clear liquids delivered to her hospital

about him when I instructed my daughter, Jessie, to “place her fingers

room. All the times she held a tissue to my nose and said, “Blow,”

on the home row keys.” I’ve been trying to teach her to type instead of

pinching, in my opinion, too hard, came to mind when I became the holder of the tissue and issued the command. The “Fall Risk” sign posted outside her hospital room took me back to the

peck. As our meeting concluded, I thanked him for making a difference in my life. I’m not sure which of us enjoyed our chance meeting in the hospital more, but I know we both cherished the moment. Months have passed since that week-long visit to the hospital, and I am thankful that Mom is doing better. She turned 80 in November and

days when I held my outstretched arms for

is as feisty as ever. After her hospital stint, she spent three weeks in

my daughter, Jessie, to prevent my toddler

rehab. Much to her dismay, she had to re-take her driver’s test before

from falling. Now my ailing mom needed the

she could drive again. She set a goal, took the test, and passed. Thank

assistance. How did the years go so fast?

you, Mom, for the great lesson on perseverance. Jessie, the next time you’re faced with a challenge and feel like saying, “I can’t,” think of your Mom Maw and her driver’s test. You can do it. I also want you to always keep a thankful heart and express your gratitude with warm hugs and kind words, spoken, written in cursive, or typed, regardless of how fast you can press the keys. We can’t all have Mr. Furhman as our typing teacher. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. I’m grateful you’ve been here for 80 years. Thank you for the lessons you taught me, and drive safely. Maybe one day, you’ll bump into your road test examiner, not with your car, I hope, and have a chance to thank her for putting you at ease as you took your first driving test in decades. Until next month, remember to cherish the moments.

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Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year professional career in banking, accounting, and auditing before he became a father at age 44. He is now a full-time husband, stay-at-home dad and writer. www.facebook.com/patricklhempfing

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he other night I attended a mom’s night out with a few girlfriends. We went to one of those “Paint and Sip” places, where you take a painting workshop while drinking wine and socializing. The teacher brings in a sample painting, and takes the class step-by-step through recreating it. The atmosphere is very relaxed, and it’s supposed to be a fun way to explore your creative side while spending time with friends. My entire group has young children at home. We were desperate for a break from kids, and looked forward to some fun adult conversation. And I figured the wine couldn’t hurt, either. When we arrived, I stopped to look at the piece we would be painting. It featured a deep blue night sky with a luminescent full moon. Trees with leaves in glittery fall colors graced a craggy beach. The calm ocean held a reflection of the moon, and the sky was dotted with tiny pinpoints of light. It was beautiful. And it looked impossible to replicate. There were about thirty students that night, mostly women. Once we settled in with our snacks and wine, the teacher started the lesson. First, we were to paint the top third of the canvas in blue. That was easy, and it felt soothing, spreading the creamy paint onto the textured canvas. The scent of acrylics and wine drifted up and my shoulders relaxed as I painted. Then, we were instructed to add a little black to the blue, painting our way down the canvas until the color was completely black at the bottom, with the blue color gradually darkening. That’s when I heard the first negative comments from around the room. “I messed up!” “Can I start over?” “I made my blue too dark!” As we worked, the conversation at my table turned to parenting and kids, as it usually does when a bunch of moms get together. Many of my group had given up careers to be at home with their kids. We talked about how difficult that transition can be. “The hardest part about staying home taking care of kids,” one friend said, “is that you never get any feedback. At least at work I got quarterly evaluations to tell me how I was doing.” “And a paycheck!” another mom said. Once the backgrounds of our canvases were finished, we blow-dried our paintings, and then began adding in the tree trunks. The teacher showed us exactly how to create these with a thin paintbrush turned sideways, painting long stripes from the bottom up, then adding branches. Next, we created a big full moon and dabbed the moon’s reflection onto the water in white. The comments began again. “My moon looks like an egg!” “I hate my trees!” I don’t know how many trees to paint.” “Can I look at yours?” After the grumbling in the room died down, our table went back to our previous conversation as we tried to follow the teacher’s directions.

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A mom of two spoke up first. “Any feedback on your parenting skills you do get is negative!” “Yeah,” I said. “No one ever stops you in the grocery store and tells what a great job you are doing with your kids.” “No,” another added, “but they sure do give you the look when the kids act up!” After our tree trunks dried, the teacher showed us how to mix three colors to achieve a golden-brown for painting fall leaves onto our bare trees. Again, the comments began. “My leaves are too big!” “I can’t get that color!” “Did I put too many?” The self-criticism I was hearing around the room reminded me of how we critique ourselves as parents. While it’s true that the media, parenting experts, and even other moms are always telling us what we are doing wrong—often our worst enemies are ourselves. No one can criticize us as harshly as we criticize ourselves. When I finished my artwork, I walked around the room and checked out the other paintings. I was amazed at how different they all were. Every student had been given the same colors and the same set of instructions, yet each person’s individuality shone through in their art. And each painting was beautiful. But when the class wrapped up, many students were unhappy with their results. “Don’t worry,” the teacher said. “In a minute we are going to each view our paintings from a distance. You will be happy and surprised at what you have done.” One by one, we placed our paintings on an easel at the front and stood behind a line on the floor to view our work from several feet away. The comments began again, but now they were entirely different. “Wow, it really looks good!” “I can’t believe I painted that!” “My leaves aren’t so bad from here!” “You were too close to it before,” the teacher said. And it was true. My less-than-round moon and too-thick tree trunks were pretty when viewed as a whole, as a small part of the bigger picture. I believe that it is the same with parenting. The little things—like the time you yelled at your kids or fed them mac ’n’ cheese four days in a row—seem huge when viewed up close. Or when you are in the middle of bigger problems, such as a teen with bad grades in school or a kid in trouble, you feel you have flunked at parenting. But down the road, when our kids are grown, it will all fade into the background. Every painting will look a little different, but they will all be beautiful. SP

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NASH FARM PRESENTS: MAY DAY

PARENTING THE CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

SOCCER REGISTRATION AT CFBSA

10am-12pm. Celebrate May Day at Nash Farm! Registration required. All ages. 626 Ball Street, Grapevine

1-3pm. Join us for an informative workshop to celebrate the joys and discuss ways of coping with the unique challenges of parenting a special needs child. Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake, 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton 972-455-4800

PET PHOTO CONTEST – 13 WINNERS! through August 1st. The City of Carrollton Marketing Services is holding a photo contest of the community’s favorite furry friends. You can submit photos of your pets for entry into a 2016 wall calendar. Proceeds will benefit the Carrollton Animal Services and Adoption Center. Each photo entry is $5. Participants may enter multiple photos of as many pets as they would like and are eligible to win multiple months, but individual pets are only eligible to win one month. No animal will appear twice in the calendar. More info visit: www.cityofcarrollton.com search pet photo contest.

OPEN GYM AT BEST GYMNASTICS 1:30-2pm. Your kids will enjoy open gym time! Every Friday for Best Members and non-members, kids ages 3 and older can jump on the trampolines, play in the foam pit, and much more! A great way to wear off some of that energy. $5 per child (you can drop off or stay and watch.) No registration required. Best Gymnastics, Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound. 972-874-8800.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK 7-9pm. Fridays in May! Enjoy a perfect Spring evening listening to great music with friends and family. A different live band will entertain spectators each week; just bring a blanket or chair to relax on! All concerts will begin at 7:00pm. This week’s concert will feature INCOGNITO (Classic Rock and Dance hits music). Heritage Park, 200 Spinks Rd., Flower Mound, 972874-6276. Note: No concert May 22.

SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS: TEXAS HISTORY DAY 10am-2pm. Learn how Six Flags got its name, Learn about the park’s history and how park was developed. Learn more interesting facts spanning over 50 years and take a tour of the park via the Six Flags Railroad! A bit pricey, but worth a mention! $50-70, kids under 2 free.

PIRATE BEACH AT LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER Daily through Oct 31. Explore this interactive water playground for kids ages 3–10. Venture onto the shipwrecked pirate vessel, a playground featuring 30 interactive water jets and fountains, squirt cannons and splash down water slides. Be Ready! Looming at the top of the 20-foot-tall mast is a 50-gallon bucket poised to dump water on guests every few minutes. Also encounter 12 interactive models and a soft play area that include pirates, cannons, treasure chests, palm trees and sand castles. $21 for ages 3 and over. 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy. Grapevine, 469444-3050

SAT 2 COPPELL FARMER’S MARKET 8am-noon. Eat Fresh and in Season! Weekly Saturday markets. The early bird gets the worm! Bring your small bill cash (it’s just easier), also bring a cooler with ice or a cold pack during the warm months; all meats are sold frozen; bring your own grocery and produce bags, cart or basket. More tips and infor visit http://coppellfarmersmarket.org/visit/. Old Town Coppell at 768 W. Main St, Coppell

HIGHLAND VILLAGE ART FESTIVAL 10am-7pm. Come enjoy the first Highland Village Art Festival where there will be gallery quality arts and crafts, live music and entertainment, along with interactive activities for the kids! This event benefits The Children’s Advocacy Center of Denton County. Come to: The Shops at Highland Village, FM 2499 & Justin Road

ZIP LINE DAY AT THE HEARD MUSEUM. 1-4pm. Soar through the treetops of the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary as you travel the Ropes Course’s zip line! Purchase one ticket for each ride. $12 per person. Ages 8+, Must make reservations at ropes@ heardmuseum.org Heard Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney 972-562-5566

4TH ANNUAL MOTHERHOOD MATTERS PREGNANCY EXPO PRESENTED BY WINGS FOR WELLNESS 10-2pm. Great resources for new and expectant moms with 50+ exhibitors like pregnancy baby photography, pre/ postnatal massage, nursery design, mommy jewelry and more! Educational seminars include Infant CPR, Car Seat Safety, Postpartum Depression, and Benefits of Exercise during and after pregnancy, and Coping with an Identity Crisis as a New Mom. Plus door prizes and give-a-ways. Richardson Civic Center, Grand Hall, 411 W. Arapaho Rd., Richardson. www.wingsforwellness.org Sponsored by Suburban Parent

RACE TO CHANGE THE WORLD 5K AND 1K FUN RUN 8am. Proceeds support the Change the World Recreational Ministry Project. For more info please visit website. Bob Woodruff Park, 2601 San Gabriel Dr., Plano. See ad in this issue.

TARGET FIRST SATURDAY 10am-5pm. Let your kids artistic talents take charge! Enjoy free admission, an art scavenger hunt, yoga in the garden, story time and more. Preschool and elementary ages. FREE 2001 Flora St., Dallas www. nashsculpturecenter.org 214-242-5100

BRING YOUR YOUNG ANGLER TO THE ANNUAL RITE OF SPRING IN FARMERS BRANCH FREE. 8am-12pm. The annual Fishin’ Fun returns to the banks of Rawhide Creek, near City Hall. Rawhide Creek will be stocked with a ton of fish waiting for young anglers (16 years and under). The event is free of charge and no registration is required. Also, enjoy a kayaking area further downstream that has proved to be very popular. Fishing will take place between 8and 10am, with an awards ceremony at 10:30am. The free KidZone and kayaking will continue until 12 noon. Kids can bring their own gear or can borrow from the inventory of rods and reels on hand. For more information call 972-919-1444.

SUN 3

MUSIC IN THE PARK DINNER 3-10pm. Annual community dinner that promotes theCoppell Nature Paek and the Biodiversity Education Center. Dinner (served at 6:30pm) Contact friends of Coppell Nature Park for tickets and reservations. Theme, Texas Night in the Nature Park. Catered by Hard 8. Enjoy the fiddle music! $35 per person. The Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell

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KNOW IT ALL LETS GO CAMPING! TWIN COVE PARK through Dec. 31. The Parks and Recreation Division offers overnight camping at Twin Cove Park, so get your RV, sleeping bags and mosquito spray ready! The Town is taking reservations for the campground at the Community Activity Center, 1200 Gerault Rd., and over the phone at 972-874-6299. For more info visit - www.flowermound. com/twincoves

MON 4 COPPELL LIBRARY, BABY & ME STORY TIME

GIRLS NITE OUT BOOK CLUB

MOTHER GOOSE 1:30-2:30pm. All story times are free .Mother Goose, ages 0-15 mos.. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main, Lewisville. 972.219.3570

TUE 5 GRAFFITI/STREET ART EXHIBIT 10am-5pm through 5/9. Enjoy this collection of works by the Visual Art League of Lewisville that depicts different scenes of graffiti and street art. Exhibit will be on display at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater in the north wing art gallery. (open Tuesday –Saturday) 100 N. Charles Street, Lewisville. More info at www. visualartleague.org.

TODDLER TIME 10:30-11:30am. All story times are free. Toddler Time, ages 15-36 mos.. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main, Lewisville. 972.219.3570

COZBY GAMERS 3:30-5pm. Cozby Gamers Gamers wanted! Do you love Munchkin or Mario? Want to fight zombies with dice or play some virtual tennis? 5th graders suburban parent

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION 5-7pm. Enjoy the students from Creekview High School’s Ballet Folklorico class performing dances from states all over Mexico. Join the fiesta celebrating the culture of Mexico, and enjoy the colorful costumes and traditional dancing by these local high school students. Hebron & Josey Library, 4220 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton.

11am-12 pm. Baby & Me Story Time. Babies from birth to 12 months and their favorite adult will enjoy songs, action rhymes, and share books together in this one-on-one lapsit program. This storytime is designed to be a springboard for literacy, by exploring the senses with music, action rhymes and age appropriate reading. Come prepared to have fun with baby. This program will be limited to 20 participants. Please pick up a storytime admission ticket at the Information Desk on your way into storytime. Please call 972.304.3658 for more information. Coppell Public Libray, 177 N. Heartz Rd, Coppell. 972-304-3655

and up gather at the Coppell Library for games after-school 3:30-5pm.972-3043655 William T. Cozby Library, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell.

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6:30-7:30pm. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the Month in the Crawford Meeting Room. Join us for a girls’ night at the library as we discuss women’s fiction, chic lit, and the occasional romance in our newest book club. Open to Adults 18+ .Tuesday, February 3-Attachments by Rainbow Rowell Tuesday, March 3-The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh Tuesday, April 7-Sweet Salt Air by Barbara Delinsky Tuesday, May 5-Then and Always by Dani Atkins Tuesday, June 2-After Wife by Gigi Levangie Grazer Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W Main St, Lewisville. 972-219-3570

WED 6 LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER PRESENTS: LEGO® NINJAGO TRAINING CAMP 10am-7pm. The training camp brings the popular line of LEGO Ninjago toys to life! Show off your own skills with interactive features. $21 (3 years and older), free 2 and under. www.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com/dallasfw

DALLAS ZOO PRESENTS: GIANTS OF THE JURASSIC 9am-5pm through Sept.7. Animatronic Dinosaurs – 20 of them! Plus world-renowned, interactive theater puppet experience. Free with Zoo admission!

TODDLER TIME 10:30-11:30am Designed for walkers, each weekly theme is reinforced through an age-appropriate take-home activity. Note: A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with each toddler. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Lewisville Library, 1197 W. Main St, Lewisville.

COOL AFTER SCHOOL 4-5pm. Join us weekly for crafts, games and reading fun! Grades 4-6.

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KNOW IT ALL Farmers Branch Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511

THU 7 PRIME TIME 4-5pm. Prime Time Early readers in grades 1-3 enjoy stories, music, games, crafts and fun. EVERY Thu 4pm 972.219.3570 Lewisville Library, 1197 W. Main St, Lewisville.

LEWISVILLE CHESS CLUB 7-8pm Lewisville Chess Club EVERY Thu 7pm Barnes & Noble Lewisville972.315.7966 Barnes & Noble Lewisville, 2325 S Stemmons Fwy, Ste 401, Lewisville.

GRAFFITI/STREET ART EXHIBIT 10am-5pm through 5/9. Enjoy this collection of works by the Visual Art League of Lewisville that depicts different scenes of graffiti and street art. Exhibit will be on display at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater in the north wing art gallery. (open Tuesday –Saturday) 100 N. Charles Street, Lewisville. More info at www. visualartleague.org.

FRI 8 KEEPING TRADITION ALIVE JAM SESSION 6-11pm. More than 300 firefighter bagpipers and drummers from across the country are expected to participate in the annual KTA Jam Session scheduled for Friday, May 8 in Old Town Lewisville. The evening will also include a performance The Killdares, a Celtic-themed band. For information call 972.219.3401.

SAT 9 DIY RAISED BED CLASS 10:30am-12pm. Want to grow your own vegetables? Well here’s your chance to take a class on how to do it right! Raised beds are easier to manage, offer better drainage, are aesthetically pleasing, and simplify amending the soil. Learn how to successfully build a raised bed in this hands-on class. Free to the public, no registration required. More info at www. coppellcommunitygarden.org The Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell.

“CHALK THIS WAY” FESTIVAL 9am-6pm. The colorful fun of the “Chalk This Way” free family festival

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returns to the heart of historic Old Town Lewisville. Planned activities include professional chalk artists ,amateur sidewalk chalk competitions, a children’s gallery for on-site chalk creations, arts and crafts vendors, festival food, sidewalk games, and live entertainment. Entry to the festival is free, although participating in some activities will carry a nominal charge. Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N Charles St., Lewisville.

SCARBOROUGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 10am-7pm. The 35th season of Scarborough Renaissance Festival, every Saturday and Sunday for eight weekends through May 25th.

NORTH DIESELPUNKS 2-5pm. Meets 2nd Saturday of the month. Dieselpunk blends knowledge of the 1920s through the early 1950s with today. The goal of dieselpunk is to create something unexpected and new by merging the elements of the past with today’s technology and attitude. Adults 18 and over. Farmers Branch Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd, Farmers Branch.

SUN 10 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT AND PICNIC AT PERRY MUSEUM 5-8pm. The annual Mother’s Day concert offers a relaxing evening on the Museum grounds and Pearl Perry Gravley Park while listening to musicians play from the front porch of the historic 1909 home. This year’s concert will feature traditional bluegrass music by The E Flat Porch Band. Bring a picnic basket, blankets, or lawn chairs. Free ice cream and lemonade will be provided. Children can make an old-fashioned handmade gift for mom. Event attendees can also create a theme for their picnic and enter the annual Picnic Contest in one of three categories: Best Family, Mos.t Elegant, or Mos.t Creative. Museum grounds and Pearl Perry Gravley Park, 1509 N. Perry Road, Carrollton. 972-466-6380

LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER PRESENTS: LEGO® NINJAGO TRAINING CAMP 10am-7pm. The training camp brings the popular line of LEGO Ninjago toys to life! Show off your own skills with interactive features. $21 (3 years and older), free 2 and under. www.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com/dallasfw

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DALLAS ZOO PRESENTS: GIANTS OF THE JURASSIC 9am-5pm through Sept.7. Animatronic Dinosaurs – 20 of them! Plus world-renowned, interactive theater puppet experience. Free with Zoo admission!

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11am-12pm. Baby & Me Story Time. Babies from birth to 12 months and their favorite adult will enjoy songs, action rhymes, and share books together in this one-on-one lapsit program. This storytime is designed to be a springboard for literacy, by exploring the senses with music, action rhymes and age appropriate reading. Come prepared to have fun with baby. This program will be limited to 20 participants. Please pick up a storytime admission ticket at the Information Desk on your way into storytime. Please call 972.304.3658 for more information. Coppell Public Libray, 177 N. Heartz Rd, Coppell. 972-304-3655

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TUE 12 BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB 12-1pm. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month in the Crawford Meeting Room. Have lunch with fellow readers and discuss a range of popular fiction and non-fiction, bestsellers, and classics. Open to Adults 18+. Tuesday, February 10-And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini Tuesday, March 10-Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler Tuesday, April 14-Trains and Lovers by Alexander McCall Smith Tuesday, May 12-The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls by Anton Disclanfani Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main Street, Lewisville. 972-219-3570

COZBY GAMERS 3:30-5pm. Cozby Gamers Gamers wanted! Do you love Munchkin or Mario? Want to fight zombies with dice or play some virtual tennis? 5th graders and up gather at the Coppell Library for games after-school 3:30-5pm.972-3043655 William T. Cozby Library, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell.

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Tuesday –Saturday) . 100 N. Charles Street, Lewisville. More info at www. visualartleague.org.

WED 13 COOL AFTER SCHOOL 4-5pm. Join us weekly for crafts, games and reading fun! Grades 4-6. Farmers Branch Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch. 972-247-2511

THU 14 PRIME TIME 4-5pm. Prime Time Early readers in grades 1-3 enjoy stories, music, games, crafts and fun. EVERY Thu 4pm. 972.219.3570 Lewisville Library, 1197 W. Main St, Lewisville.

LEWISVILLE CHESS CLUB 7-8pm Lewisville Chess Club EVERY Thu 7pm Barnes & Noble Lewisville 972.315.7966 Barnes & Noble Lewisville, 2325 S Stemmons Fwy, Ste 401, Lewisville.

GRAFFITI/STREET ART EXHIBIT 10am-5pm through 5/9. Enjoy this collection of works by the Visual Art League of Lewisville that depicts different scenes of graffiti and street art. Exhibit will be on display at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater in the north wing art gallery. (open Tuesday –Saturday). 100 N. Charles Street, Lewisville. More info at www. visualartleague.org.

SAT 16 FAMILY TIME 11:15-12:15pm. Family Time EVERY Sat 11:15 972.219.3570. Lewisville Library, 1197 W. Main St, Lewisville.

FAMILY CAMP OUT – FLOWER MOUND 4:30pm-9:30am. Spend a night viewing the stars through telescopes and give the whole family a taste for camping at Hertiage Park! Bring a tent, sleeping bags, bug spray, and flashlights; staff will take care of the rest! Dinner, breakfast, and lots of opportunities for fun will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Take part is the tent decorating contest as a family! The “Most Creative” tent will win a prize. Judging will take place after dinner. Heritage Park, 600 Spinks Road, Flower Mound. 972-874-6281, $35/$39 per family, Program Director stephanie. king@flower-mound.com for more info.

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KNOW IT ALL SUN 17 VISIT LEWISVILLE LAKE! 7am open. Surrounded by 9,000 protected acres of nature! Fishing on Lewisville Lake includes large-mouth bass, crappie, catfish, white bass and spectacular hybrid white/striped bass. Enjoy picnicking, camping, sail boarding, and more. Lewisville Lake is the official “Urban Bass Fishing Capital of Texas!” Want to know more? Call 469-645-9100

MON 18 GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP 7:30-7:30am. Interested in reading and talking about varied works of literature? All are welcome on the 3rd Monday of each month to this group which discusses poems, essays, plays and other literature included in Great Conversations 3. Each literary work should be read prior to the meeting. Contact the library for the current selection. Farmers Branch Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd, Farmers Branch. 972-247-2511 Coppell Library, Baby & Me Story Time 11am-12pm. Baby & Me Story Time. Babies from birth to 12 months and their favorite adult will enjoy songs, action rhymes, and share books together in this one-on-one lapsit program. This storytime is designed to be a springboard for literacy, by exploring the senses with music, action rhymes and age appropriate reading. Come prepared to have fun with baby. This program will be limited to 20 participants. Please pick up a storytime admission ticket at the Information Desk on your way into storytime. Please call 972.304.3658 for more information. Coppell Public Libray, 177 N. Heartz Rd, Coppell. 972-304-3655

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUB 4:30-5:30pm. Discover new books and talk about them with other readers at the Middle School Book Club! This book club opportunity is open to students grades 6-8 and meets ever THIRD Monday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. For more information visit www.fmlibrary.net or call 972-874-6067.

TUE 19 COZBY GAMERS 3:30-5pm. Cozby Gamers Gamers wanted! Do you love Munchkin or Mario? Want to fight zombies with dice

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or play some virtual tennis? 5th graders and up gather at the Coppell Library for games after-school 3:30-5pm.972-3043655 William T. Cozby Library, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell.

WED 20 COOL AFTER SCHOOL 4-5pm. Join us weekly for crafts, games and reading fun! Grades 4-6. Farmers Branch Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch. 972-247-2511

THU 21 LEWISVILLE CHESS CLUB 7-8pm Lewisville Chess Club EVERY Thu 7pm Barnes & Noble Lewisville972.315.7966 Barnes & Noble Lewisville, 2325 S Stemmons Fwy, Ste 401, Lewisville.

FRI 22 COPPELL LIBRARY SPANISH STORYTIME 10:30-11:30am Fourth Friday of every month. Coppell Public Library, 177 N. Heartz Rd, Coppell. 972-304-3655

SAT 23 LIBERTY FEST PRESENTS STARS & STRIPES 6:30pm. Enjoy the sounds from the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra filling Historical Park at this year’s annual Liberty Fest. A Memorial Day event. Activities include bounce houses, face paintings and more free activities in the KidZone, and a photo station to document all

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LEWISVILLE CHESS CLUB 7-8pm. Lewisville Chess Club EVERY Thu 7pm Barnes & Noble Lewisville972.315.7966 Barnes & Noble Lewisville, 2325 S Stemmons Fwy, Ste 401, Lewisville.

HEBRON & JOSEY LIBRARY, FAMILY STORYTIME

11:15-12:15pm. Family Time EVERY Sat 11:15 972.219.3570 Lewisville Library, 1197 W. Main St, Lewisville.

7-8pm. Ages 3-6. Hebron & Josey Library, 4220 N. Josey Ln., Carrollton. 972-466-4800

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3:30-4:30pm. Join us for a brand new program, for ages 4 – 11, as we explore our world through nonfiction books and STEAM (science, technology, arts, and math) activities! Meets every 4th Monday of the month (does not meet in December). Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower mound. 972-874-6167

TUE 26 COZBY GAMERS 3:30-5pm. Cozby Gamers Gamers wanted! Do you love Munchkin or Mario? Want to fight zombies with dice or play some virtual tennis? 5th graders and up gather at the Coppell Library for games after-school 3:30-5pm.972-3043655 William T. Cozby Library, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell.

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6-9pm. For a unique Coppell experience known for “honoring the face and taste of local food.” The multi-course seated meal with wine and ale pairings will be beautifully served outdoors accompanied by live music. Believing that all local citizens should have access to locally produced, healthy food, the market committee designated at the dinner’s inception that proceeds support the acceptance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP / Lone Star food stamp cards) at the market and marketing expenses. Tickets may be sold out, but check the Coppell Farmers Market website for more information. An event to put on your calendar for next year too! http://coppellfarmersmarket. org/event/ticket-sale-farm-table-dinner/

FAMILY TIME 11:15-12:15pm. Family Time EVERY Sat 11:15 972.219.3570 Lewisville Library, 1197 W. Main St, Lewisville

COOL AFTER SCHOOL 4-5pm. Join us weekly for crafts, games and reading fun! Grades 4-6. Farmers Branch Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch. 972-247-2511

SAVE THE DATE

LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY TEENS

Select from an extraordinary variety of camps for boys and gilrs, ages 3-18. www.greenhill.org/summer. See ad in this issue.

6:30-7:30pm. Make a difference by working with staff and other teens to make the Library your kind of place. Plan events, suggest materials and hang out. Meets last Wednesday of each month. Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake, 1700 Keller Springs Rd, Carrollton.

THU 28 PRIME TIME 4-5pm. Prime Time Early readers in grades 1-3 enjoy stories, music, games, crafts and fun. EVERY Thu 4pm 972.219.3570 Lewisville Library, 1197 W. Main St, Lewisville.

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JUN 1 SUMMER ON THE HILL BEGINS AT GREENHILL SCHOOL

JUN 8-12 TAEKWONDO SUMMER CAMP AT NTA TAEKWONDO Camp introduces campers to martial arts in a fun, exciting and relaxed atmosphere. Beginners will learn basic kicking, blocking and punching, while those with experience will focus on improving techniques. 9am-1pm. Other camps June 15-19, July 20-24, Aug 3-7 & Aug 10-14. 680 Parker Square, Flower Mound 214-295-8719 www.ntafm.com. See ad in this issue.

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SEPTIEN SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS

Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes for ages 7-14. 9am-noon or 1-4pm and extended playing classes available. Other sessions June 15-19, July 13-17 and July 20-24. Register at www.utdallas.edu/chess. For info, call 972-883-4899 or email james.stallings@ utdallas.edu. See ad in this issue.

Camps for boys and girls ages 6-18 including Young Musicians Crash Course I and II, Rock Camp, Demo Camp, Songwriting Camp and Teen Camp. 972-392-2810 www.theseptiengroup. com. See ad in this issue.

JUN 8-AUG 14 IRVING ARTS CENTER’S STEAM POWERED WEEKLY ART ADVENTURE CAMPS Explore the exciting ways that Science, Technology, Engineering, ART and Math collide in 14 camps for ages 4-18. 333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving. To register, call 972-252-2787 or visit IrvingArtsCenter. com. See ad in this issue.

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SUMMER SESSIONS AT SUNRAY ACADEMY Advanced academic programs for students entering K-5 through High School. Held at Freeman Elementary School & North Lake College (North Campus), 469-630-1688 or 972-8631567, DFWSunrayAcademy.org. See ad in this issue.

JUN 12-14 TASTE OF DALLAS North Texas’ largest event dedicated to food is back at Fair Park. Games, food challenges, 60 top Dallas restaurants and food trucks, food samples and a new celebration of BBQ. Discount tickets available at Walgreen’s for $9. Kids 10 and under free with parent. www. tasteofdallas.org. See ad in this issue.

JUN 12-14 TASTE THE DIFFERENCE An all new tasting experience that is celebrating the art of the meal for ages 21 and up. Chefs and restaurants from all over North Texas, live kitchen demonstrations, over 150 beer, wine and spirits to sample. Centennial Building at Fair Park. Tickets available only at www.TastetheDifferenceDallas.com. See ad in this issue.

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story times COPPELL PUBLIC LIBRARY

177 N. Heartz Rd., 972-304-3655 All story times are free with registration at front desk. Mon Baby & Me 11am (birth to walking) Tue Family Story Time 7pm (all ages) Wed Ones Upon a Time 10:30am (12-24 mos.), Toddler Time 11am (ages 2-3) Thu All By Myself 10:30am (ages 3-5) 2nd Sat Only - Second Sat, Story Time 11am (all ages)

CARROLLTON - HEBRON & JOSEY BRANCH

4220 N. Josey Ln. at Hebron Pkwy., 972-466-4800 Mon Tue Wed Thu

Toddler Time 10:15 (ages 1-3); Mother Goose 11am (ages 0-1) Toddler Time 10:15am. Toddler Time 10:15; Story Time 11am (ages 3-6) Family Story Time 7pm (ages 3-6)

CARROLLTON - JOSEY RANCH LAKE BRANCH 1700 Keller Springs Rd., 972-466-4800

Mon Toddler Time 10:15 (ages 1-3); Story Time 11am (ages 3-6) Tue Toddler Time 10:15am; Story Time 11am Wed Toddler Time 10:15am

FLOWER MOUND PUBLIC LIBRARY 3030 Broadmoor Lane, 972-985-6167 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Preschool Storytime 10am (ages 3-6); Mother Goose Time 11:15am (babies under 18 mos.) Preschool Storytime 10am & 2pm; Mother Goose Time 11:15am Toddler Time 10am & 11am (ages 18-36 mos.) Toddler Time 10am & 11am Babypalooza! 11:15am (ages 6-24 mos) â€“ 2nd Friday of each month

FARMERS BRANCH MANSKE LIBRARY 13613 Webb Chapel Road, 972-247-3131 Mon Tue Wed Thu Sat

Toddler Story Time 10:15am (ages 18-36 mos.) Baby Bounce 11:15am (ages 0-18 mos.) Preschool Story Time 10:15am Preschool Story Time 10:15am Family Story Time 2pm (all ages)

LEWISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

1197 West Main St., 972-219-3570 Mon Tue Wed Thu Sat

Preschool Time 10:30am (ages 3-6 yrs.); Mother Goose Time 1:30pm (ages 0-15 mos.) Toddler Time 10:30am (ages 15-36 mos.); Preschool Time 11:15am & 4pm Toddler Time 10:30am & 11:15am; Mother Goose Time 1:30pm Toddler Time 10:30am; Mother Goose Time 1:30pm Preschool Time 11:15am All Storytimes are FREE. Listed are the regularly scheduled storytimes. Call to confirm as schedules are subject to change.

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FUN STUFF { LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU’RE LAUGHING }

TEACHER: WHAT IS THE SHORTEST MONTH?

WHAT HAS A SINGLE EYE BUT CANNOT SEE?

STUDENT: MAY, IT ONLY HAS THREE LETTERS

A NEEDLE

WHAT IS A LIGHT AS A FEATHER, YET THE STRONGEST MAN CAN’T HOLD FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES? YOUR BREATH

I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.

My Mother taught me

— MARTHA WASHINGTON

ABOUT MARRIAGE. “How do you think you got here?”

...

LOGIC. “If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can’t go to the store with me.” MEDICINE. “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to freeze that way.” TO THINK AHEAD. “If you don’t pass your spelling test, you’ll never get a good job!” ESP. “Put your sweater on; don’t you think that I know when you’re cold?” HUMOR. “When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.” HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT. “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up. GENETICS. “You are just like your father!”

Source: www.brainyquote.com

ROOTS. “Do you think you were born in a barn?” WISDOM OF AGE. “When you get to be my age, you will understand.” ANTICIPATION. “Just wait until your father gets home.”

LOL WITH JAMES ESTES!

ABOUT RECEIVING. “You are going to get it when we get home.” And my all time favorite thing, JUSTICE. “One day you will have kids, and I hope they turn out just like YOU... then you’ll see what it’s like.”

GOTTA LOVE ‘EM My husband was helping our son (1st grade) with his science fair project (lighting a light bulb from the acid in a lemon.) While my husband struggled through faulty trial runs which produced no light, I helped my son document the steps. I asked, “What is dad doing now?” He answered, “Putting a copper wire into the lemon.” Then I asked, “And what else is he doing?” He answered, “Having a really hard time with it.” JACKIE, MOM OF ONE SMART SON

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PRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 972-447-0532 www.popcs.org See ad on p. 31

REX PROGRAMMING BLACK MUSTANG RANCH 817-915-8455 www.blackmustangranch.com See ad on p. 34

BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE 972-860-4600 www.brookhavencollege.edu/ youthprograms See ad on p. 19

CAMP INVENTION 800-968-4332 www.campinvention.org See ad on p. 31

COPPELL MONTESSORI ACADEMY 972-462-8311 www.coppellmontessori.com See ad on p. 24

DESTINATION SCIENCE www.destinationscience.org See ad on p. 30

DFW SUNRAY ACADEMY 469-630-1688 www.dfwsunrayacademy.org See ad on p. 27

GREENHILL SCHOOL/SUMMER ON THE Hill www.greenhill.org/summer See ad on p. 29

IRVING ARTS CENTER 972-252-2787 www.irvingartscenter.com See ad on p. 20

NTA TAEKWONDO 214-295-8719 www.ntafm.com See ad on p. 31

OAK CREST PRIVATE SCHOOL 214-483-5400 www.oakcrestschool.org See ad on p. 20

972-215-9962 www.rexporgramming.com See ad on p. 37

RIVERCHASE MONTESSORI 972-745-1500 www.riverchasemontessori.com See ad on p. 18

SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL 214-422-4287 www.safesplash.com See ad on p. 33

SEPTIEN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP 972-392-2810 www.theseptiengroup.com See ad on p. 25

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BACKTALK { BY KEN SWARNER }

WAS I EVEN THERE?

or years, my wife and I have been conducting meaningful, deep and informative conversations; only, I swear I was not

She’s not ready to acknowledge that sometimes when she’s driving home from work, or weeding the garden, or trying to find my hiding

present at all of them. I can’t prove it, but I am certain that some of these tete-a-tetes

take place in my wife’s head. And for the record, I’m not telepathic. My wife will readily admit that her mind is often working overtime

spot from the kids, she thinks of the things she wants me to do and then convinces herself that I was actually part of that talk. She’ll claim that I was there when she told me to take out the trash, or to pick up

– she’s a high intensive person. She’ll also confirm that she practices

our daughter at track practice, or to be home early because her mother

conversations before she has them. She will not, however, concede that

was stopping by for coffee and I needed to get the unidentified hand

my answers are sometimes figments of her imagination.

prints off the couch cushions (or at least flip them). She never told me

“I swear I am talking to a wall half the time,” my wife told me the other day, blowing out a long steady, frustrated stream of breath in my direction. “Are those walls padded?” I asked. She wasn’t amused. I’d be lying if I said that I pay attention to everything she says. Lord

her mother was on the way. I wouldn’t have forgotten that. I would have been in my hiding place. My wife will even recite back comments and answers I supposedly gave during her mythical talk times. It usually begins with a statement

knows I tend to drift when the conversation turns to housework or her

from me, like: “You never told me to change the baby’s diaper.” “Yes

side of the family. But, I am always the first to admit when I have been

I did,” she’d counter, without a hint of indecision in her tone. “In fact,”

daydreaming and missed an important piece of information...like last

she’d continue, “you flat out told me that you’d ‘change the ‘dookie

week when my wife told me to pick up toilet paper on my way home

diaper’ during the next commercial.”

from work. I bought coffee filters. We hosted PTA that night. “I’m sorry,” I said, apologizing for my error. “I was probably thinking of last night’s baseball game this morning and not listening to you. I wonder if putting coffee filters in the bathroom will startle anyone?” See? I admitted I wasn’t listening. And,

But it’s a losing battle when you bring imaginary husbands into the mix.

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“Now wait one darn minute,” I retorted. “I used the word ‘dookie?’” “Yes, and I distinctly remember feeling queasy about it.” Unfortunately, I can’t prove I wasn’t there. It’s bad enough that I occasionally make mistakes and drop the ball in the real world, but I can’t even get things

she appreciates

right in the land of make-

it when I do that.

believe. (sigh)

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