The child was told to wait in the car while Mommy went in the pet store. It was the child’s birthday and the little girl had begged for a pet for the longest time. In the car she waited and waited wondering if a puppy or a kitten would be best and just hoped her mom wouldn’t bring out a fish.

The child was wrong in all her speculations. She was devastated, crushed and changed forever. Her mommy finally brought out a small paper bag and inside were four jumping beans.

This is a true story and the “Mommy” was certainly a creative person, too bad she created chaos instead of love.

Parenting can be full of challenges, excitement, and joy. I write children’s books to not only entertain and stretch minds of all ages but the encourage parents and give moms and dads fun parenting ideas like Girl’s Day (see Eagles And Banana Peels.) and birthday parties for pets (see Chickens In Birthday Suites). More portraits, Outsider Art and children’s books can be found at nancymauerman.com, my web site.

Jumping Beans