Raise Your Standards

When my husband is feeling a bit melancholy and needs a reminder of how great he is, I tell him stories from my Facebook pregnancy group. They make him feel like Superman. Why? Because the bar of being a capable husband and father is set so low these days, he stubs his toe on it….

Don’t Change Your Maiden Name

When I got married, I changed my name. I didn’t do it because of societal pressure, although believe me, there’s plenty of that out there. I had a few reasons. Firstly, I liked my husband’s name. It sounded nice. It worked. I liked the idea of sharing that name with my future children. Secondly, kids…