tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post319402804472453076..comments2023-07-19T08:16:17.360-07:00Comments on Feeding Five: Cracksmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07330053801725874293noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-69915226269835351502012-08-12T12:43:45.440-07:002012-08-12T12:43:45.440-07:00They say that "absence makes the heart grow f...They say that "absence makes the heart grow fonder" but I think it is just right for both parties to take a break.Markhttp://www.booksfor2yearolds.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-36196497217267325342012-05-15T13:35:29.308-07:002012-05-15T13:35:29.308-07:00It's nice to have space to be stinky, but I RE...It's nice to have space to be stinky, but I REALLY miss Q when he's gone. And you are soooooooooooooo right about the food. Just easier!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-35758500452831145702012-05-14T11:01:34.228-07:002012-05-14T11:01:34.228-07:00Everyone needs a little separation every now and t...Everyone needs a little separation every now and then...it makes the heart grow fonder and makes you appreciate what you have at home :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036043185712506956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-55446550402355931092012-05-07T05:36:22.010-07:002012-05-07T05:36:22.010-07:00I feel the same way when my husband goes out of to...I feel the same way when my husband goes out of town, sometimes it's just nice to have the space to yourself and drop the expectations.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131912973188968527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-5463026175931922192012-05-04T20:35:09.577-07:002012-05-04T20:35:09.577-07:00No - never too honest. Absence DOES make the heart...No - never too honest. Absence DOES make the heart grown fonder! I know I am at the beginning of this thing called marriage. But I do know that one! :)Kristen - Anywhere There's An Airporthttp://www.anywherethereisanairport.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-73739116987013929712012-05-03T17:08:01.906-07:002012-05-03T17:08:01.906-07:00I think it's healthy to value independence! I...I think it's healthy to value independence! I like being able to do and eat whatever I want when Ben's gone!Blond Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404456624316008610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-1286160739695904352012-05-03T16:29:56.733-07:002012-05-03T16:29:56.733-07:00Give Shauna a hug for me :) and kiss her baby for ...Give Shauna a hug for me :) and kiss her baby for me too :)Mudeesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055651706590939968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-54753177160419795232012-05-03T10:26:02.164-07:002012-05-03T10:26:02.164-07:00You both are so cute! Time apart is good.You both are so cute! Time apart is good.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15933303830816194386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-87871807926371322592012-05-03T09:56:28.338-07:002012-05-03T09:56:28.338-07:00I love that you stated something so obviously need...I love that you stated something so obviously needed, sometimes we have to be independent, even if for only a week.. so says the single girl.Shaylynn... a girl, a story, a bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00461997574766486746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-50199703219693837252012-05-03T08:34:33.520-07:002012-05-03T08:34:33.520-07:00I remember you mentioned something about this on m...I remember you mentioned something about this on my blog...I love that you are so honest! Time apart never hurt my relationship either. If anything it makes me happy to have a break in the kitchen and cleaning up the house (e.g. after Ali!).<br /><br />And I totally agree...love the vibe when it's just me and Maya!Ameenahttp://fancythatfancythis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-25494348361821487232012-05-03T05:29:56.079-07:002012-05-03T05:29:56.079-07:00I love that first picture Marie! Yep, I agree tha...I love that first picture Marie! Yep, I agree that separation sometimes makes the marriage stronger!Bizhttp://mybizzykitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-38478775914703421982012-05-03T04:26:41.059-07:002012-05-03T04:26:41.059-07:00you guys definitely seem like you have a good, hap...you guys definitely seem like you have a good, happy marriage. time apart is healthy! and I'm in for smoothies and cereals for dinner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-43368616378835605762012-05-02T19:15:54.530-07:002012-05-02T19:15:54.530-07:00I hear you on this one - when Marcus leaves, I LOV...I hear you on this one - when Marcus leaves, I LOVE having a few girl-days to just eat what I call Single Girl Food (because like yours, my husband is unable to feed himself other than take out or canned soup) and keep my own hours. When he comes home, we're both SO excited to see one another again. I think this is healthy.Kathttp://www.tenaciouslyyours.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-79139160147207473172012-05-02T18:14:58.941-07:002012-05-02T18:14:58.941-07:00I'm the opposite, I love it when he's home...I'm the opposite, I love it when he's home n we rarely like to be apart, not unless he's the one home n I'm off traveling. Haha.. But that's not happened yet.Martha Jinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471552594693298200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-26238898551564277682012-05-02T17:32:50.669-07:002012-05-02T17:32:50.669-07:00My guy always says he enjoys having the house all ...My guy always says he enjoys having the house all to himself when the girls and I are away..... sounds like both of you are winning out in the above scenario. Enjoy!Crissy @ House of Marlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09890077806440478720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-31980984984678455742012-05-02T17:31:02.572-07:002012-05-02T17:31:02.572-07:00I am the same way! Chris takes two or three yearly...I am the same way! Chris takes two or three yearly trips with his buddies to do amazing things and I get so excited for him. I also love that there is one last person to clean up after and care for! I love the control of the remote. I love easy, fast dinners. My girls and I could eat salad every night...Chris, not so much!<br />Hope Glenn has a great time and you enjoy yourself too!The Preppy Girl in Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301240684051361991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-27628608228060334492012-05-02T14:20:13.766-07:002012-05-02T14:20:13.766-07:00I totally get this. I love doing whatever I want w...I totally get this. I love doing whatever I want with my time in the evenings, but I'm always glad to see Mike come home, too.<br /><br />Very jealous of your gorgeous high ceilings! I can touch ours!!!MaryAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253503049272771754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-28837779154237960132012-05-02T13:12:25.716-07:002012-05-02T13:12:25.716-07:00I love it when my husband goes out of town too! I ...I love it when my husband goes out of town too! I let the dishes go, eat toast for dinner, and watch girlie tv like it is going out of style!Andrea @ The Skinny Chronicleshttp://www.theskinnychronicles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-414122542002271352012-05-02T12:56:55.282-07:002012-05-02T12:56:55.282-07:00No. Just kidding, of course. You enjoy someone m...No. Just kidding, of course. You enjoy someone more when there's an absence. I could never go without him for too long:)mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330053801725874293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-39094367919863958922012-05-02T12:49:30.996-07:002012-05-02T12:49:30.996-07:00I know exactly what you're talking about when ...I know exactly what you're talking about when you say you like when he's gone. I've always felt the same way. There's just something freeing about it, and by the time they get back you're good and ready anyhow, right?Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-80484151431843126252012-05-02T12:40:57.330-07:002012-05-02T12:40:57.330-07:00I definitely appreciated the break from the kids w...I definitely appreciated the break from the kids when they were younger but now that they are big and in school it's not a big deal. My best friend is coming for a visit tonight for a few days and we have plenty of time to do fun stuff during the day and if needs be Emry will watch the other 2 at night.mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330053801725874293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-8565012400026157312012-05-02T12:38:35.240-07:002012-05-02T12:38:35.240-07:00We do, although this year it's just my best fr...We do, although this year it's just my best friend and me. Due to babies, moves, losing touch, etc. it's just us 2 now, which is perfect.mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330053801725874293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-45769884413183818802012-05-02T11:26:16.859-07:002012-05-02T11:26:16.859-07:00oh gosh, you both are too cute! especially in that...oh gosh, you both are too cute! especially in that first picture!!! babies! how fun! i think all the girls should start making a yearly trip somewhere. it's only fair ;)<br />xo TJhis little ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07650587056374483559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-83659934235405461712012-05-02T10:16:42.284-07:002012-05-02T10:16:42.284-07:00I am with you! If you were really lucky, the kids ...I am with you! If you were really lucky, the kids would be going too :) Im going back East for 2 weeks without hubs and I think we are both looking forward to it. He can watch sportscenter, not make the bed, sleep in and not listen to me complain about the boys not napping, while I can let my mom take care of the kids while I sit by her pool. I think we all need that space!Kate @ Daffodilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11014407841272156153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679381532107060519.post-11602357041487553322012-05-02T10:09:47.132-07:002012-05-02T10:09:47.132-07:00Seriously that's what a marriage is all about....Seriously that's what a marriage is all about. Enjoying each other and enjoying time for yourselves. And being incredibly happy in both situations. Love that photo of you two.Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153464120291028496noreply@blogger.com