June 19, 2020
by Maralee
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I’m a good mom. I don’t yell. I’m structured and the queen of routine. I enforce nap times and bedtimes. I make sure grapes are cut in half for little ones and meals always contain vegetables. I make chore charts. … Continue reading
February 27, 2020
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Time to Shatter the Functional to Make way for the Beautiful
We walked through the door because it was called “The Shard Shop” and that’s just a name that calls out to you. Our friend uses the word “shard” to describe the shattering of your heart that happens when something is … Continue reading
July 23, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on 5 Ways Lists about Marriage are Ruining Your Marriage
I love a good list. I love how they distill information into quick, bite-sized pieces I can easily digest. But I’ve found that I don’t love lists about marriage. Such a complex topic can rarely be handled well in a … Continue reading
April 5, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Love Letter to My Husband From My Sickbed
Moms aren’t supposed to be sick. And yet, here I am. A fever, a cold, a stomach bug, a migraine, for whatever reason I can’t be the mom I feel like I’m supposed to be today. And so you step … Continue reading
February 26, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Regrieving- When the Beauty Reminds You of the Pain
Grief is a funny thing. Sometimes it’s always with you. Sometimes you get a break. And sometimes after you think you’ve fully grieved and moved past a particular hurt, it all comes rushing back. I thought the griefs of my … Continue reading
February 14, 2018
by Maralee
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I don’t know why you feel like your relationship is tough this Valentine’s Day. I don’t know if this is just a really hard season you need to push through to get to wonderful, connected intimacy on the other side … Continue reading
September 21, 2017
by Maralee
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I have never been asked to be the one who gives the little talk during a bridal shower. Maybe it’s because of my tendency to say things that border on slightly inappropriate when stressed or because I can be a … Continue reading
July 20, 2017
by Maralee
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Hey Beautiful! Today is a big day for you. I wish I could give you the lessons I’ve learned in 15 years of marriage, all packaged up pretty like the china and mixing bowls you’re getting today. I wish I … Continue reading
May 15, 2017
by Maralee
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So it’s that magical time of the evening when your kids are cranky and whining for dinner, you’ve just managed to burn the rice (WHY DO I ALWAYS BURN RICE), the house looks like four separate mini tornadoes have been … Continue reading
April 24, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on 10 Questions that Might Actually Get Your Husband to Talk (without wanting to poke his eye out)
. . . The truth is, I’ve always got a half dozen (who am I kidding, A FULL DOZEN) questions ready to go about my husband’s feelings or our future or ways I’d like feedback on how I’m doing as … Continue reading