1) We spent time snuggling on the couch and reading. 2) Kevin wrote a little something for me on his blog. 3) There was no pressure. 4) I told Kevin he could pick out my clothes for the day, and he did a great job. 5) I got to wear a skirt! no. not this skirt. […]
The One with Our Love Story. [part 2]
continued from [Part 1] Kevin and I had become good friends that first week on campus. He was a “local”–and a very smart one at that–so getting his help to find my way around campus, to edit my first college papers, and to tell me no one uses floppy disks anymore was much appreciated. He was super […]
The One with Our Love Story. [part 1]
I didn’t date. When I entered high school I knew I was joining the masses in their hormone-infused lifestyles. I had seen all the movies, watched all the shows. I knew what dating was all about, and frankly, I thought it was ridiculous.* Even as a 14 year old, I knew I didn’t want to date. […]
The One with the Mr. and Mrs.
We love to be together, him and me. No pretenses, no plans, the whole day free. Sometimes we talk. Sometimes we dream. Sometimes we argue a bit. But it’s always the best, even put to the test, when it’s just my husband and me. —- I have always said I’d rather be with the one […]
The One with THE Blizzard
You would have thought people in Michigan were afraid of snow or something. The way everyone was talking about THE BLIZZARD was almost hilarious. Of course, I know there are hazards and dangers and power outages that accompany blizzardous conditions, but let’s pull on our boots and greet this thing with open arms, people! I […]
The One with the Letter of Love
The glory of God is a man fully alive. [St. Iranaeus] A letter of thanks. Dear Kevin, I think you know by now how wholly and passionately I love you. But, my husband, I truly believe without your incredible love for me, I wouldn’t have the capacity for such a love. God has given you […]
The One with the OPPOSITE Sexes
Today, I would like to share a little word of encouragement: It’s ok to be different from your spouse. Every form of media seems to have something to say about this topic of relationship compatibility. (Which, oddly enough, is easily mistyped to form “comBatability.”) We hear messages about what type of person you should marry […]
The One with the Long Post for the Long Thursday
Thursday was a lovely (and totally packed) day. After a productive early morning of cleaning, making breakfast and lunch for my husband before his sub job, a great workout, and a delicious bowl of oatmeal, I headed out to accomplish our weekly grocery shopping. I have to admit, I really really enjoy grocery shopping. Thanks to […]
The One with the Tiring Nothing
Besides going for a run every morning, I really didn’t do much of anything this week. I’ve never been so unproductive in my entire life. (Well, except maybe for that one afternoon sophomore year of college, right, Britt? “The Day Mel Did Nothing.” Yes, it was that infamous.) My husband is the sole reason I accomplished […]
The One with the Top Ten Lessons I’ve Learned
The year two thousand ten has been one filled with beauty and excitement, stress and frustration. In honor of the upcoming new year, I thought I would share with you the top ten lessons I’ve learned in 2010. I have decided to name this list The Top Ten Lessons I’ve Learned in 2010. I am fully […]