Amazing 8

A Sneak Peek Inside Wifey's House

My son, Miles, is turning 8 years old tomorrow and that amazes me.

He’s not a baby anymore. He’s moved out of the land of Tonka Trucks and Spider-man underwear into 3-on-3 basketball games with his “boys” and wears size six sneakers (yikes – no more inexpensive “kicks” for him). I almost fell out when his baseball coach told me I had to buy him a jockstrap and cup to play this year – gasp!

Wow. My baby is growing up. I could bore you all with the typical mom birthday rant – "he’s the best kid ever!" – and even though he is (the best kid ever) I won’t go there. Instead I’ll share some pictures.

I’ve watched him grow from this …

to this ...

to this ...

into this ...


… and I’m not sure which part amazes me more: his age, how wonderful he is, or that I actually have a little something to do with it.

Happy Birthday, Miles! Mommy loves you big …

Winks & Smiles,

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Tempted to Tell

Wifey's Weekly Q and A

Dear Wifey:

My husband and some of the guys went out over the weekend. He told me that one of his friends, who is dating one of my friends, was flirting with a girl at the bar. I feel like she should know. I don’t want my husband to be mad at me, but we girls have to stick together right? Should I tell?

- Mrs. Tempted to Tell

Dear Mrs. Tempted to Tell:

No, you shouldn’t tell unless you never want your husband to tell you anything again. I’m all for female camaraderie, but “pillow talk” between you and your husband should stay private between you and your husband. Clearly he gave you a “wife pass” and shared some of the guys’ happenings with you believing that whatever he says to you stays with you. You should be the one person that he doesn’t have to worry about breaking his confidence and vice versa.

And, why does she need to know that? Human beings flirt – even married ones. Gasp! It’s when people take it too far that it’s a problem, ahem, but that’s another post. Unless you are told something that you’re certain puts your friend in danger – at which point you should talk openly with your husband about diffusing the situation – then you should keep his secrets, no matter how tempting, to yourself.

Winks & Smiles,

How about you? Do you keep your husband’s secrets or are you quick to gab to the girls? Wives – and husbands – want to know …

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Don't Call Me Corny

A Sneak Peek Inside Wifey’s House

See what happens when I let Husband loose in the grocery store …


I end up with a crate full of corn in my refrigerator.

48 ears to be exact. That’s just two shy of 50. What am I going to do with 50 ears of corn? And, why did he buy all that?

“It was on sale for $12.”

Duh.

I love corn and Husband knows this so I truly appreciate his thoughtfulness … and the 48 ears of corn.

Anyone have any good recipes? Fritters? Cornbread? Cornmeal?

Winks & Smiles,

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