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Things That Make You Go “Der!”
On Friday, Chris and I are having our lovely friends over for dinner. One of the dinner guests is a vegetarian. Following is the conversation Chris and I had about the menu. Chris:…
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The Dark Side of the Nursery
The Bean is a morning person, and by morning i mean he rolls out of bed around 8 or 9. We usually try and let mom sleep because she is staying up with…
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Different Perspectives
Everyday on my way out of my neighborhood for work, I pass the same old man. He shuffles down the same sidewalk, always smoking a cigar. I always smile kindly at him, sometimes…
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False Alarms
Before I was pregnant, I didn’t pay much attention to my body. I didn’t own a scale. I couldn’t tell you anything about my metabolism. I didn’t even know when I was hungry…
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Things That Don’t Suck
So, life kind of stinks right now. I’m tired of being pregnant. I’m sore. I’m cranky. And if I don’t get my hormones under control, I’m going to end up as a single…
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Welcome to the End of My Rope
I’m at the end of my pregnancy rope. And the last place you want an eight and a half month pregnant woman is swinging from the end of ANY rope. I think I’ve…
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What’s in a Name?
Sunday morning, I was woken up by a solicitation phone call at 8:00 AM. I picked up the phone and heard the long pause and then click of a solicitation call connecting and…
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What would you have done?
Traveling with a woman who is 8 months pregnant,Ridiculous. Being the pregnant woman’s husband,Ridiculous AND exhausting! Imagine having to walk through an airport holding 1,000 pounds of luggage on your back while also…
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The Maverick of the Laundry Room
When I went away to college, my mom sent me with a few simple rules. 1. Don’t take a drink from someone you don’t know. 2. Don’t overdraft your checking account.…
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…And Then He Had to Die
Chris: Maybe you should think about limiting your Girl Scout cookie intake. Me: Maybe we should get a divorce.
