In The Beginning, There Were No Diapers
Humor writer Tim Bete has a tip for parents: look for the small miracles. In his new book, “In The Beginning, There Were No Diapers” (Sorin Books; paperback; ISBN 1893732878) Bete shares parenting wisdom with the dry wit that for years has been the hallmark of his column, “Where I Live”. Miracles include, “My son ate a vegetable”, “My wife has superpowers”, and of course the miracle of potty training (hint: it’s all about the M&Ms). Bete will teach you how to change a diaper in an airplane bathroom, show you the 672 rules you need in addition to the Ten Commandments (none of which your kids will obey anyway), and the secret to keeping your kids in bed at night (hint: it involves a chat with the monsters under the bed). Particularly poignant is Bete’s story about his children playing with the nativity scene, Barbie, and a red fire engine, highlighting the miracle of how Jesus with always with us. “In the Beginning …” is a mix of humorous and poignant stories the will encourage parents of all ages, and remind them that they’re not alone in the crazy world of raising kids. Visit Tim online at www.timbete.com
