married life

Talking to My Husband About How I Look

January 15, 2011 by Jessica Gottlieb

I’ve done the unthinkable. I’ve shared my age and my weight in a public forum and I’ve lied about neither one. Earlier today my husband and I were out and …

Are You There G-d? It’s Me, Alexander

January 4, 2010 by Jessica Gottlieb

Last week when I was in the desert with the kids I took Alexander to the book store. My husband and I both want the kids to love to read, …

The Wall

September 27, 2009 by Jessica Gottlieb

I’ve picked him up from the airport. I love him, I’m so happy to see him. My body defied me. I’m a heap of exhaustion after eight days of heat …

Reentry

September 26, 2009 by Jessica Gottlieb

We’ve named it reentry. Much like atmospheric reentry there is a certain amount of risk. Now that we are twelve years into marriage and almost eleven years into parenting, we …

My Husband Has A Boss That’s Not Me

September 22, 2009 by Jessica Gottlieb

My husband is on a business trip with his boss. My Mother is on a pleasure trip with her husband. I am at home vacuuming the floorboards. In an incredibly …