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 ...
Marriage, according to A Slightly Better Wife
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 ...
Flag Day
This Friday June 14th marks Flag Day. This also happens to be the wedding anniversary of my loving parents. My father tells a great story about how he fooled my young mother into thinking he hung flags all around town for their first wedding anniversary. ;) If you are looking for a song to teach ...
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 ...
100th BLOG POST! A Book Giveaway!
So this is the 100th blog post for A Slightly Better Wife. I haven't blogged as much as I would've liked to, but don't all bloggers say that? I have become a better wife in some areas, and that was the goal. I feel like I've made improvements, but still have a ways to go. Marriage is a work in ...
My Friday Thoughts
Here is what is on my mind: Visiting a Farmers Market tomorrow with my little family & my fun niece. I'm feeling content with the stage the basement is at. I'm thrilled with being able to actually go down there and use the space! LOVE that the kids have their own hang out to explore, be ...
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 ...