Gladden The Heart

The “I’ve-managed-to-get-by-without-the-following-and-will-most-likely-continue-to-do-so” version:
1) Diaper Genie
2) Minivan3) Cruising
4) Twilight
5) KitchenAid Mixer
6) Lost
7) Fully-stocked bar
For others’ quick takes go here. If you feel so inclined.

The “Seven Things I’ve Already Done Today and It’s Only 10:00am” Version
1) While running errands listened to very good music on the radio. Love Reg’s shows. You can catch him here on weekday mornings, and on his fabulous Sunday show from 10am-2pm.
2) While running errands had some very good conversations with my children. I loved [...]

The “Blog Posts Brewing Within” Version:
1) Blogs, Facebook, Twitter and the importance of balancing online community with real life community. For some of us it’s easy to throw our thoughts about faith, politics, and the economy out on the internets. Are we also making space in our lives to discuss these issues with others over [...]

The “Things That Are Gladdening My Heart This Week” Version:
1) Coffee, cupcakes, & grilled cheese from Urban Standard
2) Our first Chilton County peaches of the season
3) Prosecco
4) Meaningful conversations with my husband, my kids, and friends.
5) Ginger+Chocolate
6) My work
7) So You Think You Can Dance
What’s gladdening your heart these days?
(Others quick takes…)

The “Parenting” version:
1. My children don’t need me to be a perfect mom. When I fail them and disappoint them, it is a good reminder for all of us that they need Jesus to be their Jesus.
2. Loving my kids well will oftentimes look very different from how parenting is portrayed in our culture, the [...]

1. Since we don’t have a Trader Joe’s in Birmingham, I’m living vicariously through these ladies.
2. Via the Cooking With TJ twitter updates, here’s some information on when to buy organic…
3. And, if you live in the Birmingham area, make sure you join our facebook group. I hear some decision maker people are paying [...]

The “This week was the first time I ever…” version.
1) actually threw away all of the desserts/sugary foods that were in our kitchen. I have been known to throw away Halloween candy when my candy referee energy is depleted. We are currently without any tasty treats in an effort to get my children’s attention. [...]

Friday Quick Takes
1.Isn’t it ironic… Love this. And, I’m not anti-green (what color is opposite of green?). I just love it when certain people, industries, etc. are demonized, then end up being the hero and saving the day.
2. Speaking of green… Check out this blogger/writer/mama.
3. I’ve had some odd cravings lately.
One is cauliflower with [...]

The “To Do List” Version…
I’m in a my-life-is-the-greatest phase right now. Partly because this is my birthday and anniversary week. Partly because it’s spring. Partly because I LOVE my new job… But, I have a ton to do. I feel like I have just jumped into the wide open sky of the work-force without a [...]

The “If I Came Into A Bunch of Money” version…
1) I would give a ton of it away to the poor, the powerless, and the sick. I promise.
2) I would buy some art at the Magic City Art Connection show this morning. This event is one of my most favorite things about Birmingham. Unfortunately, I’m [...]