Monthly Archives: April 2008
A Weighty Issue
Anna: “What’s this?” Mommy: “A scale. It tells you how much you weigh. Do you wanna stand on it?” Anna: “No.” Mommy: “Me either.” I can somewhat understand the weight obsession….just not fully. Granted, I have a pair of jeans, … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Motherhood, Randomness
I have two daddies.
Once upon a time at a wedding of my dear friend, Brittany, my son served as a ring bearer. Dressed to perfection, another overheard him say, “I have two daddies.” Brittany’s friend who heard this rather common phenomenon asked another, … Continue reading
Filed under divorce, parenting, Relationships
Just wait.
I cannot tell you how many moms with teenagers tell me, “Just wait!” And yes, they say this with the proverbial exclamation point at the end. Sometimes, I want to respond, “Do you even remember what it was like when … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Motherhood
Did ya feel it?
I’m not gonna stay on my American Idol kick, even though I live it. For real. BUT, I’d be remiss not to address the totally amazing performance they gave at the end of “Idol Gives Back” Wednesday night. Did ya … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Randomness
My brother from another mother.
I don’t just watch American Idol. I live it. Sort of. I’ve decided to adopt Jason Castro as my little brother. Sure, David Cook is great and all. But, we already have a rocker in our family. See? What we … Continue reading
Filed under Randomness
So you had a bad day.
Let me be candid with you. Sometimes I worry (as already established) that someone will blow my cover and everyone will know that I have days where I fall short, and I’m a far cry from a Christ-follower. The cat … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Spiritual Journey
The Case of the Untouchables
Most people just put their finest china in their china cabinet. Not the Takle family. For us, it represents those things we hold dear….and we dare our children to open its sacred doors. The Case of the Untouchables became such … Continue reading
Filed under Motherhood
What’s got you so worried?
My blogging friend, Cindy Beall, once wrote “worry is a four-letter word.” This couldn’t ring more true for me. I wish, oh how I wish, I could just cease all worry once and for all. It doesn’t work that way … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff
Recycling is gone with the wind.
I live in Oklahoma where every day is kite day. This is our city recycle bin: There is no lid or any kind of covering apparatus. And as you know, recycling isn’t recycling if you place your recyclables … Continue reading
Filed under Randomness
Welcome to my random world!
It’s been my intent for very long time to begin chronicling my journey through life, if not for posterity’s sake, at least for my favorite four little eyes – John Henry and Anna. You may not always agree with me. … Continue reading
Filed under Randomness
