To set the scene. We are driving in the car together when he sees a group of people trying to make money with a car wash. I can't remember which group but that isn't the point of this story... He drives past and says.. "Ahhhh car washes....you have to be young and hot to make [...]
Sometimes Captain Awesome makes statements that I think to myself "self...I wish someone else could hear how ridiculous my husband sounds right now". So I am starting a segment called "Things Captain Awesome Said" This one is in reference to our dog Tinkerbell being super annoyed that The Captain was disturbing her sleep while she [...]
Here is a conversation between me and Captain Awesome when I was talking to a pregnant woman about labor. She said… It sucks…it’s the worst! (My Labor PTSD had me going on and on about it) He said…Can’t you just let it go? You keep saying how awful it was. Can’t you forget like all [...]
Weekends rock! You know it and I know it. But over the years it seems like they have rocked for different reasons. In college, the only difference between a Saturday and a Wednesday is that there is no class…post college the weekend meant not having to get up early for work. I loved sleeping in [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day!! I hope those of you who care celebrate are enjoying your day with wonderful thoughts of love and happiness. For me Valentine’s Day is more than just a made up Hallmark holiday. For me, it represents a the beginning of a long journey. February 14th, 2000 was the day that Captain Awesome [...]
After the Alter is a blog about my "life after the alter" meaning after being married, and the changes that go with it. I am a mom to a beautiful boy and girl who are the stars of this blog, and a little Pomeranian named Tinkerbell. I LOVE being married to Captain Awesome, and here I share stories of my life as I learn how to be the best wife and mom I can be, and all my crazy thoughts along the way.
