In yesterday’s post-its, I mentioned that Hubs is looking into different avenues for jobs, and how proud I am of him. I thought this was the end of the story. Apparently, I thought wrong. Last night, Hubs came home from the fire company only to tell me that, as he was talking to a friend about [...]
Length of a "Newlywed"
On the 15th of every month, I remind Ben that it’s our anniversary. Today is 7 months for us. Though I’m crazy enough to want to celebrate the 1st, 3rd, and 6th month marks, I assure you that I’m not making a big deal out of it on a monthly basis. The other night, while [...]
Wordless Wednesday: Anniversary Flowers
Happy 6 months!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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