Category Archives: Married Life

Revisiting: Rocking the Vote, Goofball Style

This post is a couple of years old, but I thought I’d resurrect it in honor of election day. Happy voting, everyone! (Fingers crossed that I get it right this time.) *** I remember going to the polling place with … Continue reading

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Luke, I am Your Stylist

I love shopping. To be more specific, I love shopping for clothes. I love looking in catalogs and perusing the racks and folded tables in department stores and retail stores, examining the fabrics and colors and patterns and silhouettes. When … Continue reading

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Let the Games Begin

Not long ago, we visited a non-childproofed home. Just as J reached for an exposed power outlet, I called out: “J, NO!” Then I hurried towards him. My sweet, little boy then turned to me with a furrowed brow. He … Continue reading

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The Art of Leaving Some

I am the sort of person who buys a large bag of peanut butter M & M’s and eats five pieces of candy a day. Why? Because I love the deliciousness but not the calories. It’s like having a treat … Continue reading

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The Man at the Next Table Doesn’t Want You to Have it All

After Kindermusik on Tuesday, J and I went to lunch with my new friend K and her daughter, A. We were in the front room of a family-friendly restaurant, at the exact table where Jude had a meltdown not too … Continue reading

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I’ll Have What She’s Having

It was a surprise to me that J would be ready for table food despite the fact that he has just one tooth. I think maybe everyone knew this but me, and I’m having a hard time getting used to … Continue reading

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You Are Mom Enough

By now, the Time Magazine cover with the photo of mom Jamie Lynn Grumet breastfeeding her three year old son has been discussed and dissected by, well, everyone. So, how could I not share my opinions, however late they may … Continue reading

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National Grilled Cheese Day: Doin’ It Well

It’s hard not to love grilled cheese sandwich. The buttery, toasted bread. The gooey, tangy cheese. The robust flavor of a well-ripened slice of tomato. Just thinking about it brings me great happiness. Growing up in New Jersey, I was … Continue reading

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The Cheap Stuff

INT. TARGET–NIGHT. Mike and I stroll the aisles, stocking up for the week. Mike pushes Jude in the shopping cart while I follow along beside them. Me: Can you think of anything else you need? Mike: Yeah. Shampoo. Me: (heading over … Continue reading

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Reminder: Just Married Needs Your Help!

Dear Readers, I have joined forces with fellow writer and blogger Holly Phillips of The Bitter Lemon to write a book about dating and relationships. As a reader of this blog, I have to assume you have some experience, or at least interest, … Continue reading

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