This blog post may be a little hard to read for some, since it discusses the death of our pets. I mean this in a strictly hypothetical sense, because both of our cats are still alive and well. For some reason, I can’t seem to convince Liam of this fact. If ever there were a … Continue reading Quit Being Creepy, Liam
Category: Making fun of Liam (or myself)
A Decent Proposal
My husband is convinced that he’s a very romantic man, and in most cases, I would be inclined to agree. We just celebrated our sixth anniversary this past weekend, which brings to mind how it all began. I have to admit that his proposal was quite romantic, though it took some time to come to … Continue reading A Decent Proposal
The Right Side, Dear
My husband has an uncanny ability to talk his way into just about anything, even when he’s not exactly trying. To illustrate this point, I’ve written a slightly fictionalized account of the day he received his driver’s license in America. I didn’t name the town, and I don’t know the names of the officers, so … Continue reading The Right Side, Dear
You’re a Mean One, Mrs. Grinch
Last week, as we were ramping up to the Christmas holiday, my husband came home with little boxes of candy from work. He was excited to share them with me, especially the stuff he didn’t particularly care for. As he pulled out certain pieces, he announced who made what. “Shayne’s wife made these…” “Tommy’s wife … Continue reading You’re a Mean One, Mrs. Grinch
Open Mouth, Insert Whole Leg
If there is one truth in this entire universe, it is that I will always say the dumbest possible thing at any given moment. In most cases, this dumb thing I say will be the only thing I offer to the entire conversation, leaving everyone present with the impression that I probably shouldn’t be walking … Continue reading Open Mouth, Insert Whole Leg