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Tag Archives: Greg
Greg’s Not Home Tonight: A Very Bad Haiku
This isn’t a real post. Just an ode to Greg not being home. In very, very bad haiku. Greg’s Not Home Tonight Greg’s not home tonight. He’s at a meeting for work. I’m home with five kids. Three kids are fighting. … Continue reading
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I’m a Pee Fight Pacifist
Look, I don’t usually take on extreme positions here. I’m just not that kind of girl. I tend to be all mushy and “well, there are two sides to every story” and “I’m sure she had the best intentions” and … Continue reading
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When is Hugging Time? A Flow Chart for Couples
Greg was really huggy Saturday. I thought it was because I smelled like chocolate chip cookies, but that wasn’t it. “You’re super huggy today,” I said to Greg. And he said, “Well, you keep standing still and you’re not glaring, so…” And … Continue reading
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How to Keep Romance Alive UPDATED
You know, I hate to be greedy and grabby and stuff-oriented, friends, but sometimes, sometimes, it feels good when Greg sends me stuff. Stuff like flowers. Flowers are good. And jewelry. Jewelry’s nice. Chocolate? Always smart. Coffee? Guaranteed win in these … Continue reading
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Tank You Very Much
We went to Arnhem in the snow today to visit the museum at the site of a famous WWII battle. “Look!” I said. “A big, huge tank!” My dad and my husband looked at each other. “Um, sweetie?” said my … Continue reading
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Bloody Noses, Wet Beds, Bad Dreams: I’m Leaving the Country
Greg turned 40 last week. 4 to the OH oh oh! Happy Birthday, Baby! (Psst… I never call Greg baby. It just felt right this time. Let’s go with it.) To celebrate, my dad and I are taking Greg on a … Continue reading
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Weekend Plans, Insider Trading, and Making a Cleanliness Gesture
I’m spending the weekend in Portland with my oldest baby at a dance convention. This is why: I forgot to watch Dance Moms for inspiration before we left, though, so I’m afraid my behavior won’t be up to nagging and … Continue reading
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On Making Marriage Work
Today’s my wedding anniversary. Greg sent me a romantic Facebook message that says, “Our marriage is now as mature as a college freshman! Happy 18th Anniversary!” My brother said it’s past time for my marriage to pull some legendary pranks on … Continue reading
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Lowering the Bar: a Happy Schadenfreude Post
I haven’t showered since Monday. Just thought you’d want to know so you can feel completely awesome about all you’ve accomplished this week. Any amount of personal grooming puts you ahead of me. It’s like my special present to you. … Continue reading
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Day 2 of 3 Giveaways for the Heart and Soul
Giveaway #2: The Journal of Best Practices by David Finch “Don’t change the radio station when she’s singing along.” David Finch There are a lot of reasons David Finch’s memoir, Journal of Best Practices, landed on the New York Times … Continue reading
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