Day-To-Day with Kimberella and Prince Ain't-So-Charmin': Is It Midnight Yet?!

By Kimberly A. Weires

Kimberella and Prince Roderick try to live a normal day-to-day life in Dubuque, Iowa, but sometimes they fail to do so (quite often, but whos keeping track.) Prince Roderick grew up in the country, learned how to build houses, played in a family band since age eleven, hunted, fished and explored the outdoors. Kimberella lived in the city, took piano lessons, baked, knitted and never quite grew up. As husband and wife they manage to compromise by building two houses, playing in bands and living in Kimberellas childhood home in the city. They also go hunting, fishing and camping together. They raised a son and daughter who are both married with each having children of their own. Their dog, Fudgy, is the master of the house. Witty Kitty is a smart cat that makes appearances whenever the mood strikes him. Jack and The Old Folk Band consists of themselves along with their son and D.J. They will play your special request, you just may not recognize it as such. One thing all of the characters have in common is that they are God-loving Christians who go about their lives the best way they can, using Gods Holy Bible as their guide. Kimberella hopes that after reading this book every day for a year, and hopefully for many years to come, you will pick up your Bible and read it to receive Gods message for you to get through any situation that may arise. This is the third book of the devotional series Day-To-Day with Kimberella and Prince Aint-So-Charmin. Weires recently published (If the Shoe Fits..Run!) in 2014 and (Still Havin a Ball!) in 2015. Quite a few stories are based on actual experiences. The Bible always has a verse or two to go along with any activity the Buckskins find themselves in.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jun 20, 2016
• ISBN: 9781512740295

Kimberly A. Weires

Kimberly Weires and her husband, Rodney, have two married children and six grandchildren. Their half-human dog, Fudgy, is in Heaven now and is more than likely stirring things up. Weires has previously published five books of devotions in the series Day-To-Day with Kimberella and Prince Ain’t–So–Charmin’: (If the Shoe Fits…Run!); (Still Havin’ a Ball!); (Is It Midnight Yet?!); (MY Prince Was NEVER a Frog!); (My Pumpkin Awaits!...It’s About Time)

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DAY-TO-DAY

WITH

Kimberella

AND

Prince Ain’t-So-Charmin’

Is It Midnight Yet?!

Kimberly A. Weires

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Copyright © 2016 Kimberly A. Weires.

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ISBN: 978-1-5127-4030-1 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2016906855

WestBow Press rev. date: 06/17/2016

Contents

Dedication

About the Author

Cast of Characters

Dedication

I would like to thank my personal Savior, Jesus Christ, my husband and best friend, Rodney and also my family and friends for many wonderful memories and for future ones that will more than likely come.

About the Author

Kimberly Weires lives with her husband, Rodney, in Dubuque, Iowa. They have two married children and five grandchildren. Their half-human dog, Fudgy, is in Heaven now and is more than likely stirring things up.

Weires published her first book of the devotional series Day-To-Day with Kimberella and Prince Ain’t–So–Charmin’ (If the Shoe Fits Run!) in 2014 and her second book (Still Havin’ a Ball!) in 2015.

Kimberella and Prince Roderick try to live a ‘normal’ day-to-day life in Dubuque, Iowa, but sometimes they fail to do so (quite often, but who’s keeping track.)

Prince Roderick grew up in the country, learned how to build houses, played in a family band since age eleven, hunted, fished and explored the outdoors. Kimberella lived in the city, took piano lessons, baked, knitted and never quite grew up.

As husband and wife they manage to compromise by building two houses, playing in bands and living in Kimberella’s childhood home in the city. They also go hunting, fishing and camping together.

They raised a son and daughter who are both married with each having children of their own. Their dog, Fudgy, is the master of the house. Witty Kitty is a smart cat that makes appearances whenever the mood strikes him.

‘Jack and The Old Folk Band’ consists of themselves along with their son and D.J. They will play your special request, you just may not recognize it as such.

One thing all of the characters have in common is that they are God-loving Christians who go about their lives the best way they can, using God’s Holy Bible as their guide.

Kimberella hopes that after reading this book every day for a year, and hopefully for many years to come, you will pick up your Bible and read it to receive God’s message for you to get through any situation that may arise.

This is the third book of the devotional series "Day–To–Day with Kimberella and Prince Ain’t–So–Charmin’. Weires recently published (If the Shoe Fits … Run!) in 2014 and (Still Havin’ a Ball!) in 2015. Quite a few stories are based on actual experiences. The Bible always has a verse or two to go along with any activity the Buckskins find themselves in.

Cast of Characters

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Kimberella – Main character; wife of Prince Roderick; mother to Jack and Jules; grandmother to Mary Lu, Izzy Ann, Lanore, Chew–Chew and Baby No–No; member of ‘Jack and The Old Folk Band’; princess wannabe

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Prince Roderick – Main character; husband of Kimberella; father to Jack and Jules; grandfather to Mary Lu, Izzy Ann, Lanore, Chew–Chew and Baby No–No; member of ‘Jack and The Old Folk Band’; master–of–the–castle wannabe

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Jack – Son of Kimberella and Prince Roderick; husband of Sara–Sara; father to Mary Lu and Lanore; brother to Jules; member of ‘Jack and The Old Folk Band’

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Sara–Sara – Daughter–In–Law of Kimberella and Prince Roderick; wife of Jack; mother to Mary Lu and Lanore

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Mary Lu – Granddaughter of Kimberella and Prince Roderick; daughter of Jack and Sara–Sara; big sister to Lanore; cousin to Izzy Ann, Chew–Chew and Baby No–No

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Lanore – Granddaughter of Kimberella and Prince Roderick; daughter of Jack and Sara–Sara; little sister to Mary Lu; cousin to Izzy Ann, Chew–Chew and Baby No–No

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Jules – Daughter of Kimberella and Prince Roderick; wife of The General; mother to Izzy Ann, Chew–Chew and Baby No–No; sister to Jack; hostess to Witty Kitty

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The General – Son–In–Law of Kimberella and Prince Roderick; husband of Jules; father to Izzy Ann, Chew–Chew and Baby No–No; host to Witty Kitty

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Izzy Ann – Granddaughter of Kimberella and Prince Roderick; daughter of Jules and The General; big sister to Chew–Chew and Baby No–No; cousin to Mary Lu and Lanore

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Chew–Chew – Grandson of Kimberella and Prince Roderick; son of Jules and The General; little brother to Izzy Ann and big brother to Baby No–No; cousin to Mary Lu and Lanore

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Baby No–No – Grandson of Kimberella and Prince Roderick; son of Jules and The General; little sister to Izzy Ann and Chew–Chew; cousin to Mary Lu and Lanore

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Fudgy – Old English Sheepdog; so–called pet of Kimberella and Prince Roderick; master–of–the–castle; cousin to Witty Kitty; obnoxious, yet adorable

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Witty Kitty – Smart cat of no particular breed; Jules’ and the General’s house guest whenever he decides to stop in; cousin to Fudgy; handsome and sassy

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D.J. – Member of ‘Jack and The Old Folk Band’; not related to the other band members, but still treated like family (why should he be any different?)

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Rochelle – Kimberella’s co–worker at the Chewy Gooey Chocolate Factory; family friend of the Buckskins

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Buddy – Prince Roderick’s hunting and fishing partner (when Kimberella is unavailable); family friend of the Buckskins

Do you know what the difference is between freckles and liver spots? Kimberella says about forty years.

January 1

(Day 1 of 366)

Let’s see what the Bible has to say:

Leviticus 13:2 When anyone has a swelling or a rash or a bright spot on his skin that may become an infectious skin disease, he must be brought to Aaron the priest or to one of his sons who is a priest.

After a few hours of strolling around the Critters ‘R’ Us Zoo with Mary Lu, Izzy Ann, Lanore and Chew–Chew, it started to downpour when they were headed to the car. Prince Roderick exclaimed, "I didn’t know it was supposed to do this today! Kimberella asked her prince, Do you think animals can predict the weather? Grandpa Buckskin said, Sure, you just have to teach them how to flip a coin."

January 2

(Day 2 of 366)

Let’s see what the Bible has to say:

Matthew 16:2 He replied, When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red’, and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.

Prince Roderick has a knife that he owned since he was sixteen years old. It needs a new name, however, since it never seems to be in his pocket. Here are some of Kimberella’s suggestions:

1. Not–In–My–Pocket Knife

2. Coffee Table Knife

3. Left In the Woods Knife

4. Top of the Dresser (Until It Fell Behind It) Knife

5. Car Roof (But Not for Long) Knife

6. Camper Drawer (Second One Down) Knife

7. Washing Machine, Then Dryer Knife

8. Kimberella’s Purse Knife

9. Where Is It When I Really Need It Knife

10. Confiscated At the Airport/Theme Park Knife

January 3

(Day 3 of 366)

Let’s see what the Bible has to say:

Luke 22:36 He said to them, But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.

Kimberella and Prince Roderick attended a Bible study at their church and learned that if they could average reading 200 words per minute, then they could read the entire Bible in one year’s time by reading 11 minutes per day. Kimberella told the class, I heard that most people dedicate 111 minutes on the internet per day, so we should all be able to achieve this goal. Prince Roderick chose to listen to audio tapes instead, which is an acceptable alternative.

January 4

(Day 4 of 366)

Let’s see what the Bible has to say:

Joshua 1:8 Do not let this Book of Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

The General complained to Jules, "Why does Witty Kitty insist on hacking up a hairball on the only piece of carpet we have in the house? He starts coughing in one room and then runs through the rooms with a crazed look on his face, dangles his head over the metal trim and then spits it out. It’s disgusting! His wife shot back as she was sitting in the recliner, scratching behind the cat in question’s ear, The same reason you manage to spill your beverage on the nice furniture we have after carrying it from the garage, through the kitchen and into the living room." Witty Kitty nodded his furry little head in agreement and then suddenly felt a tickle coming way, way down deep inside …

January 5

(Day 5 of 366)

Let’s see what the Bible has to say:

Romans 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

D.J. warns high schoolers everywhere to be careful not to quickly label others negatively, because you never know who they will turn out to become in the future. Everyone counts and everyone matters. Here are his examples:

1. Nerd – Tax Preparer, Accountant

2. Bookworm – Author, Librarian, Teacher

3. Jock – Kids’ coach, Gym teacher

4. Cry Baby/Overly Sensitive – Doctor, Nurse, Therapist

5. Video Freak – Air Traffic Controller, Military

6. Wall Flower – Sweet little old lady who bakes cookies

7. Health Nut – Nutritionist, Trainer

8. Gearhead – Mechanic, Inventor

9. Jelly Belly – Chef at favorite restaurant, Santa Claus

10. Artsy Person – Actor, Entertainer, Musician

January 6

(Day 6 of 366)

Let’s see what the Bible has to say:

Ephesians 4: 31–32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Prince Roderick told Kimberella during supper one night that a co–worker of his said that his wife left for a week on a vacation with her sister and he was left at home with the dog to do whatever he wanted or didn’t want to do. Kimberella asked him, "Is that what you want me to do? Her prince (at the time) said sarcastically, No, you can take Fudgy with you!" This is why Mr. Buckskin wears steel–toed boots with added steel in the ankles while at the table with his wife sitting directly across from him and the pooch directly below him on the floor.

January 7

(Day 7 of 366)

Let’s see what the Bible has to say:

Matthew 12:37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.

Kimberella would like to thank all the perfectionists out there, especially airplane mechanics. It kind of makes you view things differently.

January 8

(Day 8 of 366)

Let’s see what the Bible has to say:

Colossians 3:14 And overall these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Kimberella says there are two types of people:

Type #1: Those who make a sandwich by placing the first piece of bread on a plate, so the crumbs won’t get on the countertop; assemble the ingredients in tidy uniform layers; apply the mustard, mayonnaise, margarine, etc. evenly on the second piece of bread; gently set it on top of the lettuce without applying brute force with the palm of their hand while lifting their feet off the floor; put all the ingredients back into the cupboards and refrigerator before partaking; wipe off the countertop and place the knife into the dishwasher (after rinsing the excess goop off of it); sit at a table with an adequate amount of napkins while holding the behemoth delicacy over a plate; wipe off the table if necessary (trust Kimberella … it’s necessary); push their chair in; put the plate in the dishwasher (after rinsing it off); and when remembering that they forgot to turn off the dining room’s light, go back and do so.

Type #2: Those who don’t.

January 9

(Day 9 of 366)

Let’s see what the Bible has to say:

Titus 3:2 To slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.

Prince Roderick wants to know if it ever occurred to you that nothing ever occurred to God. God is all–knowing.

January 10

(Day 10 of 366)

Let’s see what the Bible has to say:

1 John 3:19–20 This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and set our hearts at rest in His presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and He knows everything.

Kimberella made her way back to the Two–Bit Department Store (formerly The Five & Dime) and headed straight back to the clearance aisle. She saw an item with a bright yellow sticker on it claiming, Great gag gift for that not–so–special person in your life. She could see why after reading the list of ‘white noise’ selections on the machine. No wonder irritated consumers returned the items. Over one hundred machines that were sold previously had a variety of unfortunate accidents, making them unsellable as fully functioning. The ‘Soothing sounds to reduce stress in your life’ contraptions were as follows: Fingernails on chalkboard; baby crying; cart with a wheel problem; faucet dripping in a hotel room; neighbor’s barking dogs; gun fire; cracking gum; cracking knuckles; washing machine off balance; center of a tornado; first violin lesson; jack hammer; snoring; windup alarm clock going off; hammer hitting windup alarm clock going off at 2:00 a.m.; lyrics to ‘100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall’; and Mrs. Buckskin’s favorite, feedback from a microphone. She ended up buying one, because you never know when there comes an opportunity to have a little fun.

January 11

(Day 11 of 366)

Let’s see what the Bible has to say:

Proverbs 26:18–19 Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, I was only joking!

Kimberella is brainwashed (now there’s an obvious understatement) when it comes to eating doughnuts. Whether she is at home, a doughnut shop, work, church or Toodle Lou’s Gas Station on the way out of town, she will eat two of the naughty delights. She’s pretty sure it stems back to when as a mere child, she would ask her father if she could have another one after inhaling the first and he would give in by saying, "Okay, you can have one more, but that’s it." If he would have told her she could have two or three more, she would have engrained that into her brain to put four on a plate right off the bat. That would have made her life much simpler when choosing which pastries to devour. Two choices was and still is inadequate. Here are some interesting facts about doughnuts:

1. January 12th is National Glazed Doughnut Day (that’s today folks.)

2. June 8th is National Jelly–filled Doughnut Day.

3. September 14th is National Crème–filled Doughnut Day.

4. 10 billion doughnuts are made every single year.

5. Per capita, Canada has more doughnut shops than any other country. (Kimberella just left the room in search of her birth certificate and passport.)

January 12

(Day 12 of 366)

Let’s see what the Bible has to say:

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

Kimberella told her friend, Rochelle, about the day she and Prince Roderick welcomed Fudgy into their home (1 out of 2 ain’t bad) after rescuing him from the kennel. Rochelle handed Kimberella a book she had on different breeds of dogs and this is what she read about Old English sheepdogs:

1. Many cartoons portray this breed because of their characteristics

2. They are intelligent and hardworking, but can be silly and dim–witted

3. All are loyal (huh!)

4. Excellent watch dogs

5. Great with kids, patient and kind (doesn’t get along with adults)

6. Not city dwellers, can become anxious and prefers farms

7. Can be a challenge to train (now there’s a newsflash)

8. Likes to make their own decisions and make their own rules

9. Known to herd groups of small children

10. Deemed to be the clown of the dog family

Mrs. Buckskin let out one of the longest sighs Rochelle ever had the privilege of hearing and