Tag: marriage
The Not-So-Empty-Nester’s Guide
First things first, the term "empty-nesters" is about as far from my husband and I's current situation as you could possibly get. We just...
No More Valentine’s Day Rules: Celebrate However You Want!
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, we all sit somewhere on the spectrum between full-on romantic holiday bliss and boycotting it completely. I think...
To My Husband: I Notice
After two years of being part of the Iowa City Moms Blog, this will be my last post. It has been a fun (and...
Does a Ring Make It Real?
“I’m pregnant.” I said in a nervous, crackling whisper.
“Crap! Really…? Dang.” he said. “How in the world”?
Then he left.
I was scared out of my...
Four Creative Ways to Redefine “Date Night”
In the BC {Before Children} era, the hubs and I would spend many Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays alone together. We would watch movies, go...
I Met my Husband on the Internet
When I was asked to share my love story, I giggled.
See, my husband and I have a joke that we met through a mutual...
Vote Now for Iowa City Moms Blog’s “Super Dad”
Today is the day, everyone! You sent in your nominations (20 of them!), and with the help of our lovely team of contributing writers,...
How I Met Your Father, Pita Shawn
Dear Kids,
I’d like to tell you the story of how I met your father. Like most stories, this one is full of life lessons....
Prom Through My Daughter’s Eyes
Do you think you could do winged eyeliner?
With my first prom in over 15 years just a few hours away, I envisioned a dramatic...
{Re-Cap} ICMB Date Night at Backpocket Brewing!
This past Sunday, we finished off the Valentine's weekend with a bang as we hosted our very first Date Night! Above all, a HUGE...