Unlike me, Robert doesn’t always have a lot to say. Sometimes our conversations are more one-sided with me talking and him listening. That’s usually the way it is when the topic of “feelings” arises. Occasionally I just like to say to him, “Let’s talk about our feelings”. And he usually responds with, “I don’t even […]
It may sound a bit sad to hear my marriage defined as a “long-distance” relationship, but over the course of the past few years, it’s been that way more often than not. As a military family, we’ve been through our share of deployments, and my husband’s job for many years’ running has seen him spend […]
I remember one night, when I was a girl, sleeping over at my grandparents’ house. I slept on the couch in the living room, which was right next to Grandma and Grandpa’s room – a bedroom without an actual door, but a curtain hung in the doorway instead. At some point in the night, I […]
My husband has been working from home a lot lately and taking exceptionally good care of me. I must say that even when I am not under the influence of mind-altering pharmaceuticals, I am still very impressed.
I surely wish Robert could come home from work and snuggle up with me there. I could go for a little cuddle time, or naptime, or whatever time, under the covers, in that comfy spot, with my sweet hubby.
These little mischievous babes that I rock, feed, hold, clean and love so deeply are truly little men.
The secret to staying happily married is to kiss for at least thirty seconds every day. . . -says a happily married woman
When you are a parent, and a spouse, and a friend – it’s hard to not always be on call. Sometimes, though, you just need some off duty, down time.
When it comes to certain acts of politeness – deference, willingness to yield, putting forth my best side, choosing my words thoughtfully – am I more careful with others than I am with the one whom my soul loves?
Today, I want to spend some of my words letting my husband know that I love him and appreciate him.