The other day I looked up at my parents fridge to see my save the date magnet for my wedding. It made me smile, and as I looked closer I saw the year….2008. WHAT!? Could it be? Did I really get married that long ago? Although I feel like I have been married for a…
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Tag Archive: marriage
When Opposites Don’t Attract
What is that Paula Abdul song?? Opposites Attract? You know the one…the one where she is dancing with that cat? Well it’s a great and catchy tune, and sometimes I will agree with that statement, but sometimes it couldn’t be farther than from the truth. Sometimes opposites cause tension in relationships, and when that happens…
5 Great Date Night Ideas to Spice Things Up
Let’s be honest. It’s easy to get stuck doing the same dinner and a movie thing every time you and your hubby have time for a date night. The generic dinner and a movie is easy, fairly inexpensive, and requires little planning effort. However, the same date every time can lead to a stale relationship….
Today I Am Thankful For…
Today I am thankful for my husband. That’s right dear readers, as much as I pick on him on this blog, I am truly thankful for him every day. He is my best friend, my support, my protector and my provider. I am one lucky lady. In particular I am thankful that I am able…
Married With Children (Well…Child)
When I started this blog my goal was to talk about my life after being married. I really wanted to be a good wife, and I was excited to take care of my husband and my home. Although I was never the “cleanest” homemaker per say, and have tried to be a cook, I think…
Is your Husband a “Handy Andy” or a DIY Disaster? Here’s How to Deal with Him
Most husbands seem to think they’re a DIY expert to some degree – but finding a bloke who’s as much of a handy Andy as he says he is can be pretty difficult. We may have come a long way in terms of equality in the workplace and the home in recent decades, but age…
It Began 10 Years Ago Today..St. Paddy’s Day!
Those who knew The Captain and I in college will understand why it’s so appropriate that The Captain and I began our relationship on St. Paddy’s day. Some would say we like to indulge and party a bit, so you can imagine how the whole “let’s be boyfriend and girlfriend” speech went. As a matter…
Date Night
They say it’s extremely important to still focus on your marriage after having a baby, because it’s very easy for that baby to consume your entire life. You find that your daily conversions are more about poopy diapers and toys rather than anything resembling adult conversation. Normally, that’s just wonderful because that’s what being a…
