It was about 2 years ago – when I was fully stuck into grad school and wondering if there would be an end in sight – that I found myself sitting across from Chris, looking up from my notes, and saying, “I want to go back to New Zealand. I want to plan on it.… Read More Return to New Zealand
It seemed as though something like an 8th wedding anniversary was a long ways away back when we got married in 2004. And now it’s here – 8 wonderful years have flown by in such a short time, and I’m already looking forward to the next 18 years… the next 25 years… and so on… Read More Eight Years
Here’s how things usually go when Chris and I try to watch a movie: Me – I feel like watching a movie. Chris – What do you want to watch? Me – I don’t know… you pick something. Chris – (sigh) Here we go… He then proceeds to start picking all sorts of movies: Kung… Read More Watching Movies With Chris
I sometimes forget that not everyone who reads this blog has followed it from the beginning. As a result, there are probably a few of you who wonder what made us decide to pick up and move across the globe to New Zealand. We moved here for a pretty straightforward reason – Chris, my husband,… Read More Living in New Zealand: Why We Moved Here
Chris and I went on a date this Friday – our 2nd date since Joe was born! I know what some of you are thinking: “Wow – only 2 dates in 8 months? How sad.” And then the mothers out there are thinking, “Wow – 2 dates in 8 months? How awesome!” We think more… Read More 2nd Date Night
The following conversation took place between my husband and me on Friday afternoon. I love my husband, but sometimes, his suggestions kind of scare me! Read with care. Chris – Hon? Me – Yeah? Chris – So, there’s this conference… Me – Hmm. Chris – Can I at least read it to you before you… Read More Conversation Between a Married Couple
