A couple of weeks ago, we got a letter from Ben’s insurance, saying they’ve approved the pre-authorization request for the genetic testing to find out if he’s a carrier for LGMD. The prescription for the blood work showed up about a week later. At that point, it hit me that this is really happening. We’re [...]
Thankful I Can't Kick You Out
Yesterday, I texted my friend, who got married a couple of weeks ago, to “see how the newlyweds were doing”. And as I expected, she replied that nothing has changed. I can’t even tell you how many times I gave that answer – most couples who were already living together before tying the knot feel [...]
The Story of Us: Then and Now
I have been putting off participating in Project Marriage for the past few months, and it’s about time I actually play along with Tina’s great new monthly meme. September’s theme is Then and Now: photos of you and your honey throughout the years of your relationship. October will mark 6 years since Ben and I [...]
Priorities
Last week, I found out that my cousin got engaged. And as much as I want to spew gossip, rant and rave, and point fingers, I know that even though this is “my blog” and I have full rule-making rights, nothing good can come of it. So let’s just say . . . I have [...]
So They Can Teach Me How to Dougie
Alternatively titled: Strange conversations with my husband, via text. Ben: Yeah, forgot that they do that . . . so I can pick you up and go back as soon as I get home Jenn: I need a shower before people get here, so we’ll need to boogie. Ben: [...]
Our Second Year - What I've Learned
Today is Ben and my second wedding anniversary. There’s no big vacation planned, just a night out to a nice dinner, which considering the pace of the last few weeks, is a welcomed thing. Especially when I’ve been hoarding $60 in gift cards for a local restaurant for months so we can really enjoy ourselves! [...]
Strange Arguements
Someone told me once that a marriage is made up of thousands of pointless arguments – the heated conversations over silly, pointless crap that neither one of you really care about, but you had a bad day and thusly take it out on each other. Oh man, were they ever right. Ben and I have [...]
Wedding Photos: Two Years Later
I won a photo book giveaway last week, and have been looking through all of our wedding photos because of it. Almost two years later, I still haven’t done much with them. Since we “hired” two amateur photographers who were more interested in experience and building their portfolio than monetary compensation, I have three CDs [...]
Outside the Garden
As I started the rough draft of my Matron of Honor toast for a friend’s upcoming nuptials, I came across a quote that I just couldn’t get out of my head: After all these years, I see that I was mistaken about Eve in the beginning; it is better to live outside the Garden with her than [...]
You don't know my man
I wasn’t planning on posting today, since I’ll be busy visiting a certain little man and then packing for Bloggy Boot Camp, Philly! But after posting photos of Jaden on my facebook last night, I got one specific comment that really made my blood boil. K: “never thought I’d see that.. ben with a baby [...]
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