The Husband and I have been together for a long time. We each have seasons in our marriage where one is in front of the other. Whether it's job related or school related or just life related, someone always takes the lead. Sometimes the season lasts … [Read more...]
This post originally appeared on Jersey Moms Blog. It's about a year old but seemed fitting today, both for my own husband and because I've been thinking about the uncle who inspired it. With so much talk of women leaning in and men wondering about … [Read more...]
It's been a heavy week around here with posts, so today it's pure fun. Here's what's fun: Since The Husband has been out of work, he's taken to working out every day. I'm impressed with his dedication and feeling pretty bad about my own reluctance … [Read more...]
Today's MaD Monday is personal. A few months ago I wrote a post about my struggles with The Catholic Church and Marriage Equality. At the time, I felt my choice was to leave and find somewhere more in line with my beliefs to practice my faith. … [Read more...]
Fourteen Years. Fourteen years ago I was a second grade teacher living in an apartment in the suburbs. I had moved out of my mom's house just a month earlier. I was about forty pounds overweight as I hadn't quite figured out that no matter how … [Read more...]
One of the weird parts of mourning someone is that there are moments during the day, no matter how long it's been since you lost the person, where you wish you could tell them something. When you're a mom who is living without a mom, I suspect … [Read more...]
The Husband and I went to a wedding this weekend. The bride and groom were similar in age to us when we got married thirteen years ago today. (The parents were eerily close to our age now which is a terrible post for another day!)I have a special … [Read more...]
I was listening to a new Indigo Girls song the other day feeling like for sure it would fit my husband and I. After all, they do sing the song that in engraved on his wedding band.As I listened to the lyrics of a couple in struggle trying to remember … [Read more...]
The Husband starts his day when it is still dark outside. I almost never notice his initial rise but after a shower, he returns and the sounds of his routine bring a strange comfort. Like a soothing alarm, this morning dance helps me start my day. … [Read more...]
Last year I spent the week before Turkey Day recounting all that I am thankful for. It was meant as a way to combat the grouchiness that sometimes befalls me at holiday time. It worked. Nothing like putting the focus on all you have to make the … [Read more...]
