Category Archives: Daily Life

Kindness Week: Day One

As I mentioned last Friday, a fellow blogger, this is Kindness Week on Just Married, and my goal is to perform at least five simple acts of altruism and then, report back to you with my results. I thought long … Continue reading

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Spreading the Love

“It takes strength to be gentle and kind”–The Smiths *** This week is Kindness Week on Ellen, which means she’s been surprising people/families who are financially struggling and yet still helping others who are also in need. First of all, … Continue reading

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Misty, Water-Colored Memories

It’s four o’clock in the morning, maybe five, and there I am, pressing my face against the tile. On any other day, this activity would seem repellant, but now, as I hug myself against the pain, body shivering in a … Continue reading

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Pictures of You

A couple of nights ago, I was looking for a recent(ish) picture of myself for my gmail profile. After perusing any and all photos on my laptop, I realized that after my wedding, I have very few pictures of myself, … Continue reading

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Scenes from a “Super” Super Bowl Party

This year, we tagged along with my parents to a Super Bowl party at one of their friend’s homes. It is a large bash the couple throws every year at their home, and since we had the opportunity to spend … Continue reading

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For What Ails You

I had plans to be efficient and productive all day yesterday, and instead, almost everything felt laborious and stressful. It started out well. Jude had his first dentist appointment, and not only where we early (what?!), we had fun waiting … Continue reading

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The Learning Curve

It is amazing to witness Jude acquire more and more language. I feel like he’s repeating something new every day, and no matter how simple the word or phrase, it makes me squeal in delight and beg him to repeat … Continue reading

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Life Isn’t Always Better in 3-D

Many of my posts have been movie-themed in recent weeks, but I guess that’s just where I am these days. Mike and I have been fortunate enough to see several of the films on our must-lists, and as such, many … Continue reading

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Mania

I don’t know if he’s cagey because the cold weather has trapped us indoors, or if he’s just being a typical nineteen-month-old, but Jude was super crazed yesterday afternoon. I never have doubts about taking him anywhere–shopping, eating, visiting–because he … Continue reading

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Bruce Lee Meets Billy Blanks Meets Ralph Macchio Meets Total Weirdo

I’m about to get a whole lot weirder. I tend to curb it in front of most people, but I am a pretty silly human being. I like making up songs about darn near everything and using sound effects/interpretive body … Continue reading

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