Monthly Archives: September 2009
My Pre-Blogging Life: Part Two
I continued to read more of my old journal last night. I read the frustrations of a fifteen and sixteen year old girl wanting to date one Bryan Landreth. We’ll save that for a completely different post. I’m just thankful … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, life, Love, Spiritual Journey
My Pre-Blogging Life.
Long before I started this Randomness journal online, I had this journal. This book has been in my life since October of 1986. Susan Woodward (Mimi) gave it to me. See? That was twenty-three years ago. TWENTY-THREE! That would have … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, life, Spiritual Journey
Our Weekend In Pictures.
I’m officially the mother of a seven year old. Er, soccer is back. Daddy Bryan came out to celebrate. So did Nan. My husband rocks. But, he rocks every weekend. And, this is what 15 ½ weeks looks like. Well, … Continue reading
Filed under gratitude, Kid Stuff, Motherhood, pregnancy, Relationships
New Book. New Thought.
After my doctor’s appointment yesterday checking up on the littlest Takle, I had an hour or so to spare. Barnes and Noble sounded more than appealing. And quiet. And they had a book waiting for me with my name on … Continue reading
Filed under disappointment, divorce, life, Spiritual Journey
What Does He See?
Every once and awhile, he commandeers my camera. When I upload my pics, I’m sure to find one like this: And this: I don’t dare delete them. Not even the random pictures of a plant on my end table. It … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Kid Stuff, Love, Motherhood
New Season. New Thing.
I put long pants and long sleeves on my four year old yesterday morning. I didn’t need the AC blasting on high. I lit my Pumpkin Spice candle. Autumn had officially begun. There is something magical about the start of … Continue reading
Filed under Favorite Things, God Stuff
Nostalgia And Smells.
I tucked her into bed. I went to kiss her. “Mom, I love the way you smell.” Be still my beating heart. Be still. When I posted this sweet little happening on the Twitter, my friend, @kristenfountain2 said she “loved … Continue reading
Filed under life, Relationships
A Blast From The Past.
Above are the items I retrieved from John Henry’s shorts pockets while going through airport security almost two years ago. I recommend checking children’s pockets before walking through the metal detector. This was the same trip where Anna, only moments … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Randomness
That’s Not What I Signed Up For.
That is not a statement you’ll hear me make regarding my marriage. You won’t hear me say, “I didn’t sign up for my husband to be gone 5 days a month or 20 days a month.” “I didn’t sign up … Continue reading
