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Category Archives: Husbands
Cold War in the House
Our heat is working just fine, and I am not referring to any marital argument that Michael and I had. I am referring to the actual Cold War. With the kids gone at the grandparents and Michael off of work … Continue reading
How to have an exciting date night
First, do not plan anything. As soon as you make plans the washer will break forcing you to cancel anything fun or interesting you might have been looking forward to. Better not to disappoint yourself. Set expectations low. Very low. … Continue reading
Christmas Memories. Year 1. The year I realized how insanely gullible I am
Every year at Christmas, and we have now spent 12 together as a married couple, Michael and I put this ornament on the tree while hysterically laughing. You see the ornament has a story. A story about the time I … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas memories, christmas traditions, husbands, ornaments
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My dream dance with Paul McCartney, I mean Sir Paul McCartney
I woke up the other morning and wiped the sleep from my eyes. I turned to Michael and said, “I had the weirdest dream about Paul McCartney.” “You mean, Sir Paul McCartney” “I don’t think you have to refer to … Continue reading
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Tagged dreams, funny story, husbands, Paul McCartney, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson
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Another anniversary ruined, compliments me.
Every couple has one. Well hopefully. The nerd. The nerd is the one who keeps track of receipts, the checkbook balance and pays the bills. In our marriage that is me. I make sure the bills are paid on time, … Continue reading
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Tagged balancing the checkbook, ruining surprises, Wedding Anniversary
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What nightmares are made of
One of my kid’s favorite lines in the middle of the night is, “Mommy, I had a nightmare.” They believe uttering this line is a VIP pass to sleeping in our bed. I never fall for it. I will callously … Continue reading
This isn’t really like the Love Boat
It is hard to capture the week that Michael and I spent on the cruise. I didn’t know what to expect when we embarked on this journey. My only experiences with boats are the ferry to Kelley’s Island in Lake … Continue reading
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Tagged crusises, dancing, life without kids, snorkeling, vacation
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A 4 year old’s spelling test
This morning over breakfast Rebecca and I were going through some of her spelling words. Isaac decided he had an even better spelling quiz for her. So if you went to Isaac’s school your spelling list would look like this: … Continue reading
The Things My Husband Can’t Do.
My husband is smart. He understands things I don’t even try to fathom and he has these esoteric conversations about work that sound like the wah-wah-wah wahwah of adults on the Peanut’s cartoons. If I ever have trouble sleeping at … Continue reading