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My Husband Drives Me Crazy

Aug
12
2010

Meet Lucky

So, this is Lucky.

Lucky my daughter is completely in love with him.

Lucky he has an irresistible face.

Lucky my middle is totally charmed by him.

And Lucky that I refuse to be the bad guy.

Lucky, Lucky dog.

And, damn, damn husband.

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Name this dog

08.08.2010

BlogHer was incredible. I loved every minute and will do a proper post in a day or two once I can again focus my eyes and articulate my thoughts. But, first, I need your help. I came home from the jam-packed weekend to my husband, my three children, my dog and… a new puppy. Welcome [...]

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To cut or not to cut? That is the question.

06.06.2010

Jeff and I have a major disagreement going on over the state of Evan’s hair. I won’t influence your opinion by telling you who feels which way, so let me just ask: Should we cut his most adorable wringlets that are seriously the cutest thing ever hair or keep it long? Help us decide, won’t [...]

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Facebook Failure

03.28.2010

My husband’s social media vice is Facebook. He doesn’t have a blog, understand how to use Twitter or hang out on YouTube. He’s all about his Facebook. Which is fine. The problem? He’s just not very good at it. I know, I know, it’s not fair of me to judge someone else’s social media skills. [...]

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My Husband Drives Me Crazy VI

03.21.2010

Jeff and I have been married for almost 10 years. We have moved 7 times in that period, and have gotten down to a science what works for us. I do all of the packing. He does all of the orchestrating. I handle the movers and the utilities and he handles the loans and the [...]

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My Husband Drives Me Crazy V

03.11.2010

I haven’t talked much about it, because I’ve been terrified that things will fall through, but… We seem to be on track for a (local) move the first week of April. Jeff and I love the new house, the new neighborhood, the new yard, the new school, the new everything and are anxious to get [...]

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My Mother went to the market, and she bought me…

02.17.2010
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You know that old memory game? The one where each player adds an item to the end of the list, but first has to recite every one mentioned before? Well, I have a big beef with it. If a person remembers every damn item on the imaginary shopping list, shouldn’t they be deemed successful in [...]

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Deep Questions, Snowpocalypse Inspired.

02.06.2010

1. Is it possible to come out of a blizzard happily married? 2. Will any of my children still be smiling in 3 days? 4. Can we survive until Tuesday or Wednesday with the contents of our fridge? 4. Is there any reason to limit TV when you’re stuck in the house for foreseeable future? [...]

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Celebrities: They’re just like us. But, not.

01.22.2010

Jeff and I are having a disagreement. It’s heated. It’s intense. It’s ugly. I need input from my dear readers. Please, it’s vital. Preferred celebrity reconciliation: Jessica & Nick or Justin & Britney. It’s obvious, right…? Go.

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