Monthly Archives: January 2010
Before You Were Born.
I really do need to be still. And, apparently quiet. I’m sure if you asked my husband and children, they’d bear witness. Take last Thursday morning, for example. I was certain my two children were hiding from me, and it … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Kid Stuff, Motherhood, pregnancy
It’s Hard To Be Still. Anna Gets It Honest.
We lost internet yesterday for a whole twelve hours. TWELVE. I know. It’s amazing we endured as well as we did. Anyhoo, it was a good weekend, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t add a bit stressful. Without delving … Continue reading
I Have A Favor That Can Change Lives.
Dear Friends, I have a favor. It’s a small favor, but it can pay huge rewards. If you are a Facebook member, I am asking for you to become a fan of Chase Community Giving here. Chase is giving one … Continue reading
Filed under giving, health, making an impact
Questions That Catch Me By Surprise.
Anna: Why does Johnry get to have two dads, and I only have one? Me: Well, Anna…… John Henry: Anna, it’s hard to explain. John Henry was right. It is hard to explain to a five year old. But, I … Continue reading
Filed under divorce, God Stuff, Kid Stuff, Motherhood
Kris Takle’s Fab Five.
As a follow up to yesterday’s post on a produce department breakdown, I asked Kris to give advice to any men out there living with a pregnant wife – or hormonal woman. Pretty much any man living with a chica. … Continue reading
Those Pears Can Be A Doozy.
It was a busy, emotional weekend. Well, not too busy. But, apparently it was emotional considering I broke down in the produce section at Super Target. I don’t think it really matters why. It was the produce section, after all. … Continue reading
Filed under giving, God Stuff, making an impact, pregnancy
The Real Me.
The blogosphere has been filled with people posting pictures and/or videos of themselves in their truest form. As in…. no make-up. no prepared pose. just the raw, authentic self. It’s a campaign launched by People of the Second Chance. I … Continue reading
Filed under life, Randomness
I Kind of Want to Break Out Rocky I-IV. But Not V.
Never Rocky V. I did refrain from my awesome dance moves, while Anna Takle wasn’t about to give up her microphone. So, in honor of a new AI season, I give you my two favorite rock stars. Those lyrics can … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Randomness, Uncategorized
Checks And Balances.
Some may think this picture is the result of fine parenting. Most can probably figure out it’s the product of a good photographer. Thankyousokindly, Janna Goodwin. I have days where I, well, I pretty much rock as their mother. Then, … Continue reading
Filed under Motherhood
When Deep Secrets Are Revealed.
It’s one of the moments where I sit down to type my thoughts, and I can think of a gazillion things to write about. I have so many thoughts, feelings, emotions, and spiritual things going on inside me that I … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Spiritual Journey
