As Ben and I hit one of our first “big” anniversaries - 6 months - I came across an article on Women’s Day Magazine’s website, The Secrets to Staying Married. Here’s a glimpse of their advice: “You have to respect each other and demonstrate it.” “Contrary to what people think, it is not a 50/50…
Happy 6 months!
Words to Live by
“Love one another and you will be happy. It’s as simple and as difficult as that.” - - Michael Leuning Happy Valentine’s Day!
Wordless Wednesday: Mail, Snow & Puppies
Look at what finally came in the mail this week! WAHOOO! I have to say, I wasn’t exactly blown away at the quality of my diploma. After charging me $14 for it, on top of the thousands I’ve handed over to you these past five years, the least you could do is print out my…
The Longest Walk
When I first made the decision, my mother begged me not to do it. Overcome with worry, she feared I’d never make it all the way. It was too difficult – what happened if I got halfway through and then couldn’t finish? Ben was scared for me too, but trusted that I knew just how…
Valentine's Day Wish List
I like to think that, in the grand scheme of things, I am not a materialistic person. So when the biggest fru-fru holiday, Valentine’s Day, comes around, I find myself less-than-impressed by oversized stuffed bears and felt covered boxes of mystery-center chocolates. (The dogs eat the stuffed animals; hubs devours the chocolate like it’s going…
F is for: Fire Fighters
Being married to a (volunteer) firefighter is not easy: beeper pages and ambulance texts at 3 am, waiting for hours until Ben comes home safe, giving up quiet nights and “us” time because they need Ben’s help at this function or that training … and so on. It’s been over a year since Ben joined…
