Photo Courtesy A blended family lived in the house behind us. When the kids from dad's previous marriage and the kids from mom's previous marriage joined the kids from the new blended family, there were a lot of kids ranging in age from infant to high school. All in all, the troop played really well together...except when they didn't. The four-year-old was my all time favorite. His name was Henry. Henry said the most memorable things. Like: When his toddler sister crept outside to joined in the fun and suddenly screamed, he ran into the house yelling, "She's crying, and it's not my fault." Clearly, poor Henry excelled in finding mischief. Then there was the time Henry used his compassionate, organizational skills. He called all the younger kids together and said, "All right everyone, let's take turns. Everyone get behind me." Yes, sweet little Henry was four. And his bold little spirit was like the sprinkles and nuts and ...
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