Category Archives: Kidspeak

Emoji Text

Posted on May 13, 2026 by sputterpub

Last night he texted love to me alone.Until then all the chats were seen by three.He’s nine and really likes to use the phonehe got four months ago. Assuredlythe message lacks originality,but I’ll take love with melting gratitude.That’s why I … Continue reading →

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New Words

Posted on March 16, 2024 by sputterpub

Of course the kids are lovable and bright,but one, who here is nameless, rings my bell.They each caught how to build a sentence rightbut this one utters language awesome well.If they have an idea but don’t know quitethe term to … Continue reading →

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Moving Words

Posted on October 14, 2021 by sputterpub

I watched his mother ask if he was pleasedI’m visiting tomorrow. He replied“Of course. I love her” – simple words that squeezedmy heart with pleasure like his toddler hug.(My lust for true affection was appeased –this happened in our FaceTime … Continue reading →

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Dream Report from a Four Year Old

Posted on May 17, 2021 by sputterpub

My grandson wears an eyemask when he sleeps.His parents have their theories on good rest;they think that vision-stimulation keepstheir kid awake. I’ve watched this pair investin all the gear their research recommends.Of dreams, my grandson tells me with a yawn,he … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Funeral

Posted on May 26, 2011 by sputterpub

  My father died in October 2006, after a good long life and among a large healthy family, so he could have done worse. He managed to acquire three children, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild by then. That was Otto, … Continue reading →

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Regarding Henry

Posted on May 23, 2011 by sputterpub

   My middle grandson is a big handsome boy. He’s now three years old but he’s always had those traits. A large newborn, a lusty nursling, Henry has thick curling blonde hair, intense blue eyes, button nose, generous mouth, and dimples. … Continue reading →

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Kid Prayers

Posted on April 19, 2011 by sputterpub

     My parents were not very observant, and although they always belonged to a temple my father expressed consistent distrust of organized religion. Even so, they taught me to pray. Or Mom did, anyway. She helped me memorize that childhood … Continue reading →

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The Napple Muses

Posted on December 21, 2010 by sputterpub

 When I was around 11 years old, Andy was a handful. He was an outgoing toddler with an active curiosity and the soul of an explorer. Everywhere he went, he asked questions and made friends. And he tried to go … Continue reading →

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Egolibrium

Posted on August 20, 2010 by sputterpub

     When I was 13, my 10-year old brother asked our dad, “Why is it when I leave my milk out it warms up, and when I don’t eat my soup it cools down?” Dad stopped dunking bread in his … Continue reading →

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Sagelings

Posted on August 7, 2010 by sputterpub

When I was around 9 years old, I made my father laugh so heartily that I knew what I said was good. We lived in Chula Vista, California. Like other suburban families we drove around a lot. It seemed like … Continue reading →

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