7 things my fantasy husband would do for me It's 3:30 am. I CANNOT SLEEP. I have a dog on my head, another tucked into the crook of my knees. I whisper my husband's name ever so gently. The man does not stir. I tap him on the arm. Still no reaction. I get out of the bed and turn on the TV...and since we have poor man's cable in our bedroom. aka whatever signals our rabbit ears and … [Read more...]
If You Ever Fall In Love Find Someone Who Wants To Know Your Favorite Color
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3 Solutions to the Most Common Marriage Problems
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Weight Watchers One Point Chocolate Chip Cake
Marriage is messy and complicated. It's a daily uphill battle of compromise and self-sacrifice, it's not a sprint it's a marathon. ( And I never thought I'd be celebrating my husband's birthday with a Weight Watchers One Point Chocolate Chip Cake - but I digress). When you get married the most important decisions are: what flavor butter cream frosting will I choose to adorn my three-tiered … [Read more...]
5 Qualities That Make a Man Rockstar Husband Material
Qualities That Make a Man Rockstar Husband Material When I met my husband in July of 1997, we had one of those intense whirlwind dates one might think would only take place in the pages of a novel. We were smitten with one another at our very first meeting; a blind date that began with rollerblading at 2pm and ended at an Italian restaurant at 12 midnight. On that first date I can … [Read more...]