Marriage Confessions
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The Hardest Part of Kindergarten
I was somewhat prepared for Bean starting kindergarten this year. I read a few articles about it online, talked to some friends who had been through this before, and reminded myself that Bean was…
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Marriage, Money, and Mario
On Friday night, we had a movie night with our kids, which has become our weekly tradition. We had a lot of fun with them, but both Chris and I were ready when…
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Small Moments, Big Love
There hasn’t really been much blog-worthy stuff happening on the home-front lately. Life has just kind of been creeping along. And, I have to say, I kind of love that. Last year, I…
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I Try Not to Rant, But…
Normally, I try not to use this blog to make unproductive rants about my husband or family. True, I complain a fair bit, but I hope readers can see through that and know…
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Learning Through Listening
One of the areas I have been trying to work on in my marriage has been truly listening to Chris and then reacting to his needs. You’d think that would come naturally in…
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Closing My Mouth and Opening My Ears
I’m trying something new lately. It’s pretty radical. I’m almost embarrassed to say it because it’s just so OUT THERE. I’ve been listening to my husband. I know! Crazy, right? I am a…
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At the End of the Day
At the end of the day, Chris and I are drained. Work has taken a ton out of me. If I go to the gym, that takes more out of me. Cooking dinner,…
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The Grammar of Marriage
I’m never more reminded of how lucky I am to have Chris than when we face a challenge together. Over the years, we have learned that the only way to make it through…
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Vermin Hunting
We have a small animal living in our attic. He’s been there off and on for the past month or so. We aren’t sure what it is, exactly. Every time we hear him…
