If you asked me a year ago, I never would've given much thought to what the term, "gay lifestyle" implied. Or maybe I would have had a stereotypical reaction to the phrase. You know, depending on how it's said, it invokes images of promiscuity, wild partying, etc. Several months ago someone used this term to … Continue reading Just Another Day in Paradise (AKA the Gay Lifestyle) 11/11/15
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Our Kids Have Two Moms (11/12/15)
When we were in the midst of coming to terms with our feelings for each other and where to go from there, one of my biggest concerns was coming out to my kids. It seemed like the biggest issue and my biggest stumbling block. I couldn't imagine having any sort of conversation about it with … Continue reading Our Kids Have Two Moms (11/12/15)
I’m Gonna Love You Like I’m Gonna Lose You (11/15)
My person's been gone for 12 days. I will see her in 44 hours. (But who's counting?) It's been painfully hard to be away from each other. We're super magnets to each other. We can't stay apart from one another. She's a person I WANT to be with. Often. It's painful to be apart. She's … Continue reading I’m Gonna Love You Like I’m Gonna Lose You (11/15)
So Who’s The Guy? (11-15)
This is a co-authored blog that we’ve wanted to do for a while now. Happy Thanksgiving! J: This is a question that we’ve been asked more than once. Who has asked? Friends, family, and strangers we’ve met. Surprised? So were we! Here are the possible answers: A) She is, B) I am, C) neither of … Continue reading So Who’s The Guy? (11-15)
Happy DADT Repeal Day!
Happy DADT Repeal day to my amazing wife! I love you and I'm so proud of your service! Six years ago, the military rescinded the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. Six years ago, I didn’t really notice. I was busy with my young kids ages 8, 6, and 3, pregnant with #4. It was not … Continue reading Happy DADT Repeal Day!
Mothering Perspectives (12-4-15)
My better half suggested I write about what it’s like watching a “first time mom” go through the phases from my vantage point. She said, “You know, how I have unreasonable expectations and think #5 is a genius.” This seems like it could go badly. She does like when I tease her but, I’m also … Continue reading Mothering Perspectives (12-4-15)
Finding Our Faults 12-15-16
What happens to you when you stumble into your soul mate in the middle of your life? I could write a book on this, but I want to write about one specific topic. You’re in your late 30s. You’ve been married for over 15 yrs. You think you’ve grown, matured, in all ways, especially emotionally. … Continue reading Finding Our Faults 12-15-16
Co-parenting
If you had talked to me 5 years ago, I would have been pretty clear. Never in a million years would I have pictured myself divorced, knowledgeable about divorce papers, custody, child support, or co-parenting. Not because I had a rock solid marriage to my ex-husband, but because I couldn’t picture putting my children in … Continue reading Co-parenting
The Brighter Side of Parenthood Guest Blog 1-22-16)
Every parent can relate, I know. And, my kids are probably no different than other kids. But, one of the most fun parts of jumping into parenting a brood of five has been the number of wonderfully hilarious things I’ve heard from the children. Of course, they are funnier in context, so partly this list … Continue reading The Brighter Side of Parenthood Guest Blog 1-22-16)
The Other Ex-Husband-In-Law Guest Blog (1-26-16)
A couple of months ago, my wife wrote a blog about the relationship she has with my ex-husband. Over the summer, we were trying to figure out how to define each other’s ex-husband to others in the fewest words possible. I coined the term “ex-husband-in-law” (although, she kind of takes the credit for this stroke … Continue reading The Other Ex-Husband-In-Law Guest Blog (1-26-16)
Just the 7 of Us 