From my Facebook: "Sorry for the mushy-gushy post, but this is a SHOUT OUT to my parents. On June 14th they celebrated 40 years of marriage. 40 YEARS!! Who even does that anymore? ;) I feel like it's quite the accomplishment! My parents' marriage relationship has taught me a lot of things, but the ...
Godly Sex? For Real? Yes!
God has set some clear guidelines for us when it comes to intimacy in marriage. Who knew? ;) I'm constantly in awe of all the verses I find that encourage me in my role as a wife and friend to my husband. I especially love how these verses make it known that both the husband's and wife's ...
The Scare; Finding Peace
It rained all day yesterday. My hubby took the day off of work to take me to my doctor appointment, the one for the breast exam. I told him I could've went on my own, but he knew better. I needed him there with me. My mom watched the kids, and for that I'm so thankful, since it ended up being a ...
I Love You to Death, Marry Me, and Have Fun
A couple weeks ago I was sobbing big ugly tears as I was digging through my keepsake box for a specific picture of an old friend. I couldn't find it and felt so defeated. It was just one of those days. I did find something else though, from the same time period as the picture I was looking ...
Why I’m Pulling Back the Shades and NOT Seeing 50 Shades of Grey
Ladies, we need to talk. Grab a cup of coffee, this may take a while. I know many of you are really looking forward to seeing the 50 shades of Grey movie this weekend. But can I just ask, WHY? What about it is appealing to you? Now before you envision me sitting up high on my soap box writing this ...
The Benefits of Being Strong-Willed (Part 2)
This post contains affiliate links. A Slightly Better Wife (Quincey B.) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. In my last post on being ...
#Lovebirds Photo Challenge
It's a sad fact that every funeral or special event slideshow I've had to prepare lacks photos of the mom/wife. Everyone knows that, & we all joke about it. But it's not a joke, it's real. HEY LADY, HOP IN THAT PICTURE!!! I'm not yelling at you, really. I'm just trying to encourage you, ...
I give more than one iota for unconditional LOVE
Hey Kids, Tonight your dad and I played a game called iota. it's labeled as "the great big game in the teeny-weeny tin". We just got it a few days ago and finally got a chance to sit down and play it mostly uninterrupted. I won the first game by a long shot (296-199, if you're curious). But the ...
Weekend to Remember Buy One Get One
It's BUY ONE, GET ONE at FamilyLife Weekend to Remember now until Sept. 15th! This is the marriage conference my husband and I went to when "we were totally fine and just going because some friends were". Yeah, we WEREN'T fine! Even if we were totally fine, "fine" isn't ...
Practical Tips For Being A SLIGHTLY BETTER WIFE
A Slightly Better Wife is not what I am, but what I strive to be. Here are just a handful of things I've been doing this week to work at being a better wife. 1. Be ready for sex when he is, even initiate it sometimes. Yeah okay, so this falls under TMI, but I'm a big girl, I do what I want. Sex ...
Reflections from my 10 yr class reunion
Thoughts the day before my class reunion: I'm not going! But just in case I do, in the next 24hrs: Drink water Avoid carbs Whiten teeth Shave legs Thoughts just hours before the reunion: Crap, I ate carbs! Could I buy one of those girdle things? I really wasn't cute in high school, so I'm sure no ...
Approved Fightin’ Words
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry James 1:19 Mr. Awesome had to endure some of my cranky not-so-awesomeness yesterday. In hindsight I was way to quick to speak, and I really didn't give two craps if I was ...
A Letter to my Children… & You
Written for my children, for when they are older and will understand it more. But maybe you {my dear readers} could use this right now, too? I know I would benefit from these words being spoken to me daily. My Dear Children, I pray you are clinging tightly to Jesus. Be ready. Be ready for ...
Just a Few Quick Notes
I don’t have time to write out a full blog post but I want to share a few quick notes I’ve taken at MOPS this year. If you are a parent, you are a leader. You will always be a leader. Put verses where you can soak them in. This is as simple as writing out a verse on a note card and sticking ...
In The Kitchen: Thanks A Lot Girl Scout Cookie S’mores
Here is a quick How-To using the Girl Scout Cookie "Thanks A Lot" to make indoor S'mores. Here in Iowa we can handle the cold temps we've been given lately. We'd be just fine with pulling out our fire pit and roasting marshmallows, because we're tough like that. Alright, please don't make me ...
Monday Madness: Cook Something Special
Monday Madness As if Mondays aren’t busy enough, let me add one more thing for you to consider adding to your “to-do” list. Today’s Monday Madness is to cook something special for your spouse. A couple summers ago my husband and I went to the golf course a few times for dinner. It’s just up the ...
I will.
Proverbs 31:15 "She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household" So does this mean food like nutrition, or spiritual "food"??? I've read it both ways. My goal tomorrow is to be up before my husband. THIS IS HARD. The mornings are cold, freezing cold. My bed is warm, ...
Legal Contract?
I was on facebook today. Alright, I'm on facebook like, everyday. I was really disappointed to read something about marriage as strictly a binding contract. I mean seriously a legal contract? Yeah okay, I'll admit there have been times early on in my marriage that if we didn't have a legal ...
Do I Dare Touch His Tools?
SHHHHHHHH... I decided today I am tired of seeing my husband suffer. I would like to somehow organize his/our tools. I know this is not my place to be doing it, but his tools are NOT organized, most of the time he cannot even find what he's looking for. He is super frustrated with it, but doesn't ...
Meal Time Makeover- Day 3.. Perfect?
It's day 3 and things are going well! Just a quick update, Chad's breakfast was homemade granola bars. I made a batch yesterday so he will be able to take those all week if he chooses to. Simple and so much better for him than the store bought, although I'm sure I can find an even healthier ...