We settled in on the couch next to one another as the TV popped and the VCR whirred into action. My boyfriend had planned a mystery movie he wanted us to watch. Not mystery in the genre, but mystery in that he wanted it to be a surprise. We were celebrating our 2nd dating anniversary and the day had already …
To My Husband: A Letter of Thanksgiving
My wonderful husband and I have been married for almost 13 1/2 years…and I don’t verbally, or publicly, recognize all the amazing, wonderful things he does for me, for our family, nearly often enough. You guys, he takes care of so many mundane tasks and does them so well that I don’t even realize he’s done them. It’s just seamless. …
How to Be Married When You are Stressed
Have you been there? The circumstances of life seem to be throwing you under the bus, and before you know it, you find yourself attacking your spouse. And vice versa. Why is it we are always most critical and harsh with those we love most? If you’ve been married for any amount of time, you know that when times get …
Be A Bucket List Spouse
As the helicopter containing my husband took off and hovered just feet off the ground – awaiting final clearance for take-off – tears stung my eyes. This day was something I had been planning for almost six months; something I never thought we could afford. But when a big-ticket item we had been budgeting for fell through, I saw the …
Keep the Love Alive
Living away from family who can help with babysitting makes it hard to get frequent dates out with hubby. Yet, marriages experts agree you should go on a date at least once a week!! Join me at the Unveiled Wife as I share a few fun at home date night ideas! If you’ve just clicked over from Unveiled Wife, I …