If your life is one that includes a “corporate relocation” factor, your mindset and views on the future are vastly different than those of individuals, couples and families without it. I’m not saying that it’s good, bad or otherwise – just that so many conversations and decisions of people who live the relocation life start…
Category Archives: Marriage
Christmas Card Friends
After reading the joyous Facebook announcement that Baby #3 had been born to a couple Craig and I know, the first thought that crossed my mind was, “Good for them!” My second thought: “I didn’t even know she was pregnant.” My third thought: “We’ll read all about their newest addition in their Christmas card letter.”…
How Nintendo Can Strengthen your Marriage
Parents of small children everywhere lament the loss of “adult” conversation. Heck, just being able to say 3 words in a row without the disruption of whining, begging, neediness or general tattle-taling is often considered a gift from the Heavens. Unless your nearby family-friendly restaurants have giant- screen TVs playing Go, Diego, Go! in a…
The day my husband joined Twitter.
I don’t know how I feel about this. And in fact, he didn’t even tell me he did; I found out on my own by checking recent followers. Turns out, he saw all the fun I had tweeting away during the Super Bowl, and decided to sign up. Ya know, I’ve convinced a lot of…
How you name a dog
While I haven’t previously formally announced it, we adopted a rescue pup the Saturday after Thanksgiving. You might be wondering why we chose to do that. Yes, Jack is fine and still kickin’ it at 10.5 yrs old. But when you ask your husband a question like this: “Are you SURE we are done having…
Damn You Autocorrect, BBCD-style
How apropos that an #iPPP post includes an image from an iPhone autocorrect “incident”? This happened a few weeks ago, and every time I read Craig’s line – “Honks I found it” – I still totally crack up. On a different note, I wrote a letter to an over-the-top braggy mom which is part of…
The Christmas Party (Dress) of my Dreams
I love to plan events. Back in our pre-kid days, Craig and I lived in a neighborhood filled with young singles and couples, most who were transplants just like us. I organized and hosted parties a few times a year, and I invited – literally – every single person who lived in our neighborhood to…
Repairing Bathroom Sinks in 8 Steps (Or, Why Women are Awesome)
Always remember: We are women. We are strong. And we most definitely don’t need to rely on a guy to get the job done. If you are a woman who happens to find herself facing a plumbing problem alone, don’t despair. This guide will tell you everything you need to know in order to rectify the…
I’m slowly realizing how much I photograph food
It has been pointed out to me by a certain Instagram friend who shall remain nameless for her own protection, that I share a high volume of food-related photos. Ahem… This week’s set of #iPPP pictures – while, in fact, food-themed – documents food prep and dining of a much different caliber than fried pickles….
Things that Make me Worry
I’m a woman, so I worry. I’m a mom, so I really, really worry. Starting with my worry for the oldest of the family and working down from there… Craig: I worry that if he doesn’t kill the wasps, the wasps are going to kill him Our yard seems to be the trendy bar where all…
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