Our trip to New York last week was was Chris’ first visit, so he got to experience the full unexplainable magic of the city, and he also had a few adventures along the way. This post is one of his fabulous guest posts (written the night before we left), so be sure to give him […]
BlogHer, in Bad Photos.
Five Benefits of Taking My Husband Along to BlogHer. 1. His analytical and strategic skills make me look like a novice. He had a plan, he knew what he was doing, and he would set up fabulous opportunities to show off our professionalism and class. 2. As the last photo also attests, he is willing […]
Birthday Chow.
Chris has never been one to shy away from the concept of using birthday credit. (Nor have I, as I prefer to have a birthday month.) Usually, about three months before his birthday, he starts throwing things out there that he’d like to have, do, or eat on his birthday. This year, however, was surprising. […]
The Burden of Breadsticks.
As I have mentioned before, we are fairly serious about eating local – with a couple of choice exceptions. Chick-Fil-A, of course, doesn’t count – it is a necessary staple of all families-with-small-children’s diets. And another is The Olive Garden. Chris and I have a deep-felt adoration for The Olive Garden, as it is one […]
The Perils of The Park.
When I woke up Saturday morning, Chris came to talk to me about the day’s plans. “So it’s relatively not-too-hot outside, and it’s not supposed to rain, so I was thinking we should take the kids to the park.” I groaned. “The park? It’s Saturday. There’s going to be a birthday party going on – […]
Two Princes.
Ali’s Godmother is one of my best friends, Amanda. Amanda is 32, and Ali loves her dearly. …But Ali is concerned with her complete lack of Godfather, so she is quite impatient for Amanda to find her Prince. As such, she petitioned Amanda. “Maybe you could try kissing a frog?” Amanda answered quickly … nay, […]
Would You Like That Deep-Fried or Dried?
Originally posted September 23, 2010. Birth, although an amazingly beautiful and miraculous occasion, is, let’s face it, also pretty fantastically disgusting. You’ve got blood and guts and possibly poo and definitely puke and meconium and blood and guts and…Placenta. There’s just nothing pretty about placenta. (I would normally insert a picture of a placenta in […]
Scoff, All Ye Northerners.
I decided to take the week off since the entire world is on vacation anyway. I mean, when the 4th falls on a Wednesday, the lucky people are gone the first half of the week, the luckier people are gone the second half of the week, and the luckiest people are gone all week. So […]
The Sister Wife Betrayal.
So. Monday night. We were invited to dinner with three other couples. We arranged a babysitter (the fabulous Giann – don’t even try to steal her from us – she’s all ours), and made our plans. Chris texted me multiple times, expressing his anticipation and excitement. “I can’t wait to go out alone with you!” […]
The Turkish Connection.
After booking any trip out of town, the first thing that Chris and I do is look for the local Greek restaurant. I was brought up on Greek food – “Yes you will eat lamb, and you will like it!!”, and I adore it with all of my being. And Chris, being that he is […]