Entries from January 2010

January 27, 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 was time to go to school.  I turned into Monster Mom and threw out a [...]

January 26, 2010

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 into the details, I just flat out needed to feel the presence of God.  We [...]

January 21, 2010

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 charity $1 million to pursue a Big Idea.  You can learn more about this project [...]

January 21, 2010

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 did explain why to her in the most effective way she could understand.  She went [...]

January 20, 2010

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.  So, without further ado, I give you my favorite pilot. 1)  Always tell your wife [...]

January 19, 2010

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.  Kris was with me.  His expression was a silent “wow.”  He didn’t mention the tears [...]

January 15, 2010

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 thought I’d end the week showing you Dusty Takle sans make-up – early morning. I [...]

January 14, 2010

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 be tricky. These lyrics?  Even trickier.  And, I have no good explanation as to why [...]

January 13, 2010

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, I have days where I fail them. I don’t like those days.  I think yesterday [...]

January 12, 2010

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 hardly know where to begin.  I attempted to share a little of what I’m feeling [...]