Monthly Archives: May 2008
Mud Puddles And Other Messes
Sometimes, we get just plain silly in the Takle house. We do things like this: And this. And, then there are days where we just blow it out and do this. If you listen closely you’ll hear an elderly couple, … Continue reading
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Thursday Randomness
Random thoughts going through my mind right now: · I don’t know how I enjoyed showering before Dove Exfoliating Soap. · Why can’t I get everything I need in just one trip a week to Super Target? · Why can’t my … Continue reading
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Conversations that work.
We all know that communication is key in relationships. However, how we communicate is just as important as the communication itself. Kris and I don’t get it right all the time, but I’d say that we usually do okay. I’ve … Continue reading
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5 Minutes
Here’s one for ya. If you had five minutes of the world’s attention, what would you say? My mind has been all over the board on this one. For real. Themes like “forgiveness” and “peace” seem likely. Or, perhaps, addressing … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Randomness, Spiritual Journey
The weekend that was.
The Takle family had quite the event-filled weekend. First, this guy graduated from pre-school. Yep. A real, live graduation filled with entertainment from the graduates themselves….and, a little sister who insisted on being included. We then prepared for a big … Continue reading
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I am my mother’s daughter.
This is one of my favorite pictures of my mother taken over twenty years ago. I just the love the way it captures her beautiful profile. She has always been this beautiful. And her beauty goes deeper than anyone I … Continue reading
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The votes are in.
Voted “Class Clown” for the 2007-2008 Pre-school Year One of Anna’s teachers, Ms. Brittney, remarked, “She is truly the funniest girl in the class. I’ve never seen such a quick, comedic three –year old.” “I am quite funny, myself,” I … Continue reading
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Aretha sang it best, but I don’t think she was singing about the respect I’m gonna talk about. I will not be referencing the “when you get home” respect…..at least not this time. Respect. I think we as a society … Continue reading
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The great defender.
My children like to quote a line from the recent film “Alvin and the Chipmunks”. It’s when Alvin chants, “Dave likes to wear dirty underwear.” At first I scolded them for repeating such vulgarity (at least it sounds vulgar coming … Continue reading
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The art of storytelling.
Here’s a story about a princess, a bear, and a time-out. It makes perfect sense. Now, if that doesn’t make you have sweet dreams, I’m not sure what will.
Filed under Motherhood, Randomness
