Category Archives: Kid Stuff
Jehovah Elohim (Part One)
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” – Albert Einstein I wish this quote meant as much to me when my older … Continue reading
Filed under Chasing Dreams, Kid Stuff, making an impact, Motherhood
The Terrific Twos.
You may call them terrible. I call them terrific. Perhaps, it’s because I now know firsthand that I will blink my eyes, and Jett Takle will be in Kindergarten. And, if you have children who have already graduated from high … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, life, Motherhood
Taking More In.
It’s been seven days since I put down social networking. It was an awkward first two days. You know, I wasn’t shaking or anything. I jest. I do. No, really. One of my colleagues asked me yesterday morning what I … Continue reading
Filed under Favorite Things, God Stuff, Kid Stuff, life, Life Experiences, Motherhood
Next Year, I Might Say, “Be Mine.”
Can I just be honest and say that Valentine’s Day is my least favorite holiday of the year? I don’t mean to be a love humbug. I mean, I love love and all. I just don’t like using it to … Continue reading
Filed under giving, gratitude, Kid Stuff, Love, Marriage, Motherhood, Relationships
Girl Interrupted.
Kris is watching Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners right beside me. What is this guy in the hat and overalls saying? Anna-pedia walks in to let us know that the Whale Shark is the largest species in the ocean and has 3000 … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Kid Stuff, life, Relationships, Writing
It’s 2012!
Hello friends! And, Happy New Year! Resolving to write more this year, I decided to kick it off today. Here’s a recap of 2011 from the Takle five: John Henry. Well, he’s just a really good kid. His compassion for … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Life Experiences, parenting, Spiritual Journey
Seven Is Golden
I love you. I mean, I love everything about you. I even love how you scare me a little before you open your mouth, and I have no idea what you are about to tell someone. I love your tenacity. … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Motherhood, Uncategorized
Turning the Other Cheek Isn’t So Easy On the Playground.
We try to make discipleship a part of life conversations in our house. Sometimes, we see it playing out really well. You know, we see them practicing forgiveness, being generous, and other awesome things the Bible teaches. Other times, we … Continue reading
Nine.
Is it possible for a dude to be funny, smart, generous, and cool all rolled up into one? Clearly, it is. And, tonight, you will go to bed an eight year old, and wake up tomorrow morning nine years old. … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Motherhood
The Moments You Can’t Redo.
Me: “You should’ve seen Jett yesterday, lying on the floor, laughing so hard at his big brother and his big brother laughing so hard right back.” Dad: “You can never re-do those moments. They come and go so fast. You … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Life Experiences, Motherhood
