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My Lonely Boy

“Mom, why I am. A lonely boy.” It was a typical late-afternoon in our house; homework was finished, Jack was upstairs listening to his music on the karaoke machine, and the other four kids were outside playing tag with the little boys next door. I was trying figure out if I should make dinner or convince […]

Two Voices, One Boy

Carrie Cariello 0

I lost my patience last Sunday. It was a long, rainy day in the house. The kids took turns helping Joe clean the basement, watching TV, and snacking. And when they were finished snacking, they had another snack. And after the wrappers and crumbs and dirty glasses were cleared away after that snack, five children asked […]