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 a perfectionist. She quickly ordered that I stop taping immediately. Actually, she just said, “Don’t [...]
Entries from February 2009
February 27, 2009
Dance ‘dan(t)s – to move or seem to move up and down or about in a quick or lively manner
February 26, 2009
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 some sort of satisfaction that only sugar can bring, I chose to inhale an entire [...]
February 25, 2009
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 subtly cunning nature. Take last night for example. She futility attempted to talk her dad [...]
February 24, 2009
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. I have asked Jesus to take all of the stuff inside of me that’s not [...]
February 23, 2009
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 was nice having Kris home this weekend. John Henry had his last basketball game. Since [...]
February 20, 2009
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 is based first and foremost on our commitment to Christ. To live a life fully [...]
February 19, 2009
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 realize that I tend to write more about John Henry’s seemingly spiritual insights and Anna’s [...]
February 18, 2009
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 children on what they know about God. Here are their answers. The spelling and punctuation [...]
February 17, 2009
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 I talk to air traffic controllers. And, if someone said “De-Ice”, I’d probably break out [...]
February 16, 2009
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 healthier; forsaking all sugars until pounds I do part. Selah and Amen. It’s President’s Day. [...]
