It was between winter and spring.
Day had ended. The evening was becoming night when I heard the telltale chirp.
My daughter and I began to text.
We could talk, either by phone or in person since she lives next door. But we often choose to text. When texting, it doesn’t seem rude to interrupt the flow to complete a task and return later to continue. It doesn’t seem rude to chat with different people at the same time. And the noise of kids doesn’t invade our conversation. And so we text.
Well, that evening, as our texting stretched on, my just-turned-five grandson sat down beside my daughter and asked, “Mommy, are you talking to Gramma with letters?”
And so my blog was named, Talking with Letters.
What a wonderful moment to be treasured. I love how you began this post. It’s so intriguing! Thanks for sharing this precious moment.
Thank you, Kiesha.
Thank you, Kiesha! I often wonder the story behind blog names. I love your blog name, “Whispers from the Ridge.”
What a wonderful description of how you got your blog’s name!
Thank you.
Awww…love it!!! This is my first time on a Blog!! I’m so excited!!! My grandbaby has told me something similar when I was texting my daughter, she said, “grandma, your fingers are texting letters quick, are you mad at Mommy?” haha I just had to laugh!! I sure hope I can join this professional development!!! Hugs!!
Oh, love what your grandbaby’s inferencing! I was excited to see your entries on Rafflecopter!
I have not forgotten you, we just can not come to training. I think I should see what you are doing for expository writing and join your group. Judi Burnett
I loved” talking with letters.” You put the magic back into writing. You are such a genius. Judi Burnett
Hey, Judi, thanks for stopping by! I wish we could share a real cup of coffee or tea. Maybe next time I’m in town???
Love this story! And, I love the expression, “talking with letters.” Kids have such fresh ways of using language.
Thank you, Dalila. Yes, they do!
This is so precious! If we would listen more to what children say, we would hear such lovely nuggets of gold. Your title is perfect!
Yes! and listening is the key, isn’t it? And those who know me like you do, know how really perfect the title is.