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Why shovels will never replace picture frames as housewarming gifts

“So, what do you think about me digging a hole in the backyard?” A single look from me apparently left scorch marks on my husband’s forehead. “WHY? Why would you dig a hole in the backyard?” “I was thinking I could build a hot tub!” *silence* “Peter, you know…they have companies that do that…they call [...]

Ever wonder how a size 12 shoe actually tastes? Feel free to just ask my husband

I’ve already voiced my issues with driving a mini-van and have come to terms with it. And THEN. My husband opens his mouth and jams his foot SO deep there are tread marks on his liver. “You are so much hotter in the Suburban.” “Really?” “Yeah.” “So, what you’re saying is that I’m ugly in [...]

The Jedi Marriage Trick

I waved my hand. “You will go to the grocery store and buy me some laundry detergent.” Nothing. “You WILL go to the grocery store and buy me some laundry detergent.” One eye blinked open at me disdainfully. “This is not the husband you are looking for.” OHMYGODHOLDITINDONOTSAYITDONOTSAYIT!!!! Snarky comments you will not make to [...]

And I came home for THIS?

I’m home from my trip to California and I have a post inside me about that…however, I’m too tired and just..DRAINED to even think about writing it right now. SO! I want to share with all of you exactly HOW much my family loves me…and not even my kids, because I expected them to be [...]

The view from under the bus

Movies have sparked many an interesting conversation between Peter and myself. In-depth Googling of historical events to see how far a film took creative license. Whether Chris Farley was funnier than John Belushi. Peter looking over at me with a leer and letting me know, “You should consider getting one of those outfits”, during the [...]