This week we are still with family in New England, determined to stay relaxed for just a few more days. Our Christmas holiday was truly blessed, full of joy, family and plenty of food! But one Christmas gift came in just a little late…AND I ABSOLUTELY CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE IT WITH YOU!! Before I [...]
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Military Life
My husband recently returned from an extended trip and will be leaving again soon for eight or nine months. Time apart gave me the space to reflect on my marriage (which is awesome, our marriage and time to reflect!), and it also gave me time to think of ways to be a better wife. I [...]
During my happy nap this afternoon, I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. “John, mobile” appeared on my phone, so I picked up. “Hey, hon, who do you want the Army to call to help you if something happens to me?” Pause. More pausing. (Remember, I’m sleeping.) This is not the kind [...]
1. Tori Spelling book: sTORI Telling Don’t judge. It’s actually quite entertaining. It has been my bedtime reading, and I often can’t put it away because I get caught up in 90210 drama. Again! sTORI Telling has all the makings of a great Hollywood memoir: she outs her mother for having a nanny raise [...]
Last night I was putting the last of the groceries away, when I remembered a *compliment* my husband gave me some months ago. He was impressed with how well I “provision” the house. It made me smile then, and it does every time I see multiple bottles of hand soap, shampoo, laundry detergent and paper [...]
