Monthly Archives: February 2009
Dance ‘dan(t)s – to move or seem to move up and down or about in a quick or lively manner
Anna not only has some mad negotiating skills, but she also has some dangerous moves on a dance kitchen floor. All was going well in this dance number until it was interrupted by a minor wardrobe malfunction. And, well, she’s … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff
Go easy on the blueberries.
On Sunday, I made the ominous decision to eat healthier. ‘Cause let’s face it. These Valentine hearts and M&Ms aren’t going to jump off my hips all by themselves. So, instead of digging through the candy jar in search of … Continue reading
Filed under gratitude, Spiritual Journey
The Negotiator
Living with us is one little girl with some mad negotiating skills. We have to stand our ground – all tough-like. Anna, ahem, Angel can explain her way out of and into a lot. But, we’re onto her. And her … Continue reading
Filed under parenting
Russ Taff Anyone?
I’m in a good place with Jesus right now. Er, as opposed to being in a bad place? I dunno. I’m just sayin’ I’m in a good place. I’ve been doing a lot of digging – both internally and externally. … Continue reading
Filed under Spiritual Journey
Angels & Thunder
The Takles had a laid back weekend. We attended the Saturday evening service at Lifechurch.tv making for a lazier Sunday. I briefly felt like a heathen, because, well….old habits die hard, and my Sunday mornin’ church-attendin’ roots run deep. It … Continue reading
Filed under Randomness
Six years and one more little person later…
Six years ago tomorrow, Kris Takle entered my life. No, it’s not our anniversary. But, it is a special day that we have acknowledged every year since. Because, since that day, my life has never been the same. Our commitment … Continue reading
Filed under Love, Marriage, Relationships
A reminder that He is Immanuel.
I know I write about my experiences in parenting, well, far too often. But, it’s where I am. And, I learn just as much from those experiences as my children learn from me. I feel certain of this. I also … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, life, Motherhood, parenting
He’s so high, high above me.
John Henry came home from school last week and told me, “people who don’t love God don’t know Him.” I’m pretty sure 1 John 4:8 is one of his memory verses. I thought it would be fun to interview my … Continue reading
He could be Mr. Mom.
The hubs works hard. No doubt about that. I wish I could do what he did, but I doubt I could ever land a plane quite as smoothly as he does. I also have a bad habit of giggling when … Continue reading
Filed under Marriage, Randomness
Extreme President Make-Over
I’m coming down from a sugar high from the massive amounts of Valentine treats collected by my children. So, y’all bear with me. I’m going to pretend the Christmas holidays are just now ending and make a resolution to eat … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, life, making an impact
