Feb 162012
 
Just Call Me Mommy And Other Surprises

Mom, Dad, sorry to give you a heart attack there. I am not pregnant. But, even though I am a late bloomer (all around), I have not avoided motherhood. It all hit me on Valentine’s Day. Husband took me to one of our favorite restaurants, Fleurie. It has a long history for us. Just under 10 [...]

 Posted by on February 16, 2012 6 Responses »
Dec 202011
 
How You Know You Are Loved

Say hello to the newest member of Chez Henry. Hi, I’m [[insert name to be determined -- any ideas?]]. I am a Welsh Highland terrier. I am 9 weeks old and live to look cute. Yes, that’s right. Shut up, pull up your drawers and smell the canine breath. Husband got moi a PUPPY. Walked right [...]

 Posted by on December 20, 2011 17 Responses »
Jul 042011
 
No, I’m Not Having Children. Why Do You Ask?

I am utterly amazed at the number of people who still ask me if we’re going to have children. While I appreciate this keen insight into my youthful looks, I still take this as an insult.  Like I’m not a whole person because I haven’t procreated. This question also usually comes at a pool party [...]

 Posted by on July 4, 2011 24 Responses »
May 152011
 

We take a break from our usual blog programming to bring you something new! Blogs we love. I have a blogging family. We’re quite verbal (and loud when we all get together). So, it made sense to make some noise in the blogosphere. A few days after celebrating her 70th birthday, my mother decided to start [...]

 Posted by on May 15, 2011 3 Responses »
Dec 092010
 
Do You Have a Unique Holiday Tradition?

I am fascinated by other people’s holiday traditions. What they eat on Christmas Eve. When they decorate the tree (or if they have one at all). Do they open presents in advance or save it all up for Christmas morning? Do they still send out cards? Do they have particular games they like to play? [...]

 Posted by on December 9, 2010 8 Responses »