Straight Talk

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Although, the depression has been declared over, some of us are still looking for ways to make ends meet.  One of the best ways to keep a few extra bucks in your pocket is by eliminating a high cell phone bill.  However, that doesn't mean you have to go without one.  Thanks to the wonderful genius of Straight Talk, you can now have unlimited talk, text and data without breaking the bank!  Yes, you read right.

With Straight Talk, there are no contracts, no surprise bills and best of all no credit checks.  They have great nationwide coverage as well as excellent reception and connectivity.  Think about it.  Wouldn't you love the idea that you could feel richer by cutting your cell phone bill in half?  Why be on a contract these days when you can get everything you need without one?

Honestly, with Straight Talk you can get Unlimited Monthly service for only $45!  That's unlimited calling, texting, picture messaging and web for only $499 for a whole year.  They also offer the "All You Need Plan" to meet the needs of heavy phone users that includes 1,000 minutes, 1,000 texts and 30MB of web data.  411 calls are included free of charge.  There are no activation, reactivation or termination fees.

That means you can pick and choose when you want to have service without being penalized.  Just imagine the amount of cash you could be saving by switching to Straight Talk.  What would you buy with the etra money?  For me, I could use that money to buy extra diapers and baby food.  Straight Talk even has an International Long Distance Service that is a flexible, prepaid and enables you to make international calls from your home, cell or office phone at low rates.  So, now you can call a friend in China or Brazil with ease.

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Making Opportunities With YML

As a young mom, I know how hard it is to find great opportunities.  We are often stereotyped as being undependable or unreliable and inexperienced because we have kids.  So, 9 times out of 10 doors are shut in our faces before we can even prove that we have skills or something great to offer.  That is why I am so excited to be involved with The Young Mommy Life brand.  My friend Tara started The Young Mommy Life to uncover the truth about motherhood and offer a place for other young moms to have voice about their experiences.

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I am happy that I have been supporting YML for a while and have been able to see it grow.  Tara is not just a blogger but she's now a published author, as well as a public speaker, advocate and freelancer.  And now she has taken on the role the of being an Opportunity Creator with the YML Scholarship. Two young college moms will have the opportunity to win a YML Scholarship to help lower the cost of school books and other related supplies.
Tara's belief is that by helping these moms get through college, we will "feel that ripple effect through her kids, her extended family, her friends."

Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to make this world a better place by helping others to improve themselves.  And one of the greatest ways we can improve ourselves is with education.  I hope that you all will join me in supporting Tara's mission and cause.  Our goal is raise at least $500 by August 11th to be split between two winners.  Just think about it, that donation could possibly be an investment in your future and your family's if you are selected as one of the scholarship winners.  You can donate whatever it is that you can afford using the lovely ChipIn widget below:

I would like to sweeten deal and offer anyone who has a business or just wants to get the word out about their website a FREE 125x125 sidebar ad with the donation of $10 to $19.  The ad will remain on my website for the remainder of this year.  Donate $20 or more and I'll throw in a sponsored post with links, photos and periodic sponsored tweets!! And don't forget to help by spreading the the word.  Feel free to retweet this post or share on Facebook.

Romance Wednesday: Relaxation

Let's face it any lasting and healthy relationship takes work.  And sometimes that work can add stress to an already stressful situation.  I've learned that the best way to deal with that stress is through relaxation.  Often times as couples we forget to take a break from our issues and frustrations.  Then some of us end up in divorce court or worst.

What I learned from the year I took apart from my husband was that when we were stressed or irritated, we kept all those feelings bottled up.  We didn't let go (or at least I didn't).  I'm the type of person who tends to internalize most of my feelings and emotions.  Then I end up reaching a point where I explode.

Well, I just came to the conclusion that I was tired of walking around with a build up of anger.  My husband used to always tell me to relax.  He pointed out that I was always either on the go, working, helping others or worrying about problems that I couldn't fix.  Needless to say I am finally taking his advice after all these years.

Now, I take time to slow down and enjoy some relaxation before I hit rock bottom.  It can be reading a book, writing on my blog, a walk at the park, a trip to the mall or a visit to the nail spa.  And likewise my husband takes time to enjoy himself.  

Don't get so caught up in relationship drama that you let the drama become your relationship.  Take a timeout from everything and relax!

Tell Us Something Good: Sisterly Bonding

As many of you know, my baby sister graduated high school this past June.  Well, it's almost August and time for her to head off to college.  It amazes still how fast time flew by.  It seemed like it took forever for me to get out of high school but I blinked and she was already a senior.

Anyways, since she'll be going to school 4 whole hours away from me, I'm down at my mom's yet again to spend as much time with her as possible.  You could say that I kind of took her time here at home for granted.  Yea, I always knew she would go to college but I never imagined it would be so far away.  I know that she's going to succeed and have a blast.

And I'm glad that I took this week to enjoy her company.  I think that our sisterly bond has certainly gotten closer.  I wouldn't trade the overwhelming feelings of love, pride and joy that I have for her ever!

Romance Wednesday: Respect

Although, I've only been married to my husband for ten months, we've been together seven years.  I can tell you that one thing I learned was that a relationship can thrive or last without respect.  And that's something that I think a lot of couples have forgotten.  They don't respect their relationships or their spouses.

For example, I was on Facebook this past week when I stumbled across someone's status that asked whether wives/husbands had an issue with their spouses going to strip clubs.  Of course, I would have an issue with my husband going and he would have an issue with me going.  We're not insecure with our marriage at all.  We respect it.  As Christians, we are both aware that God has commanded us to keep our marriage sacred.

I can't tell you how many people said they actually encourage their spouses to go and check out strip clubs on the regular.  I kind of felt a bit disgusted.  As my husband's wife I would like to hope and know that I am keeping my husband fulfilled sexually so that he doesn't have to feel the need to seek sexual satisfactions from any other source.  Some people will argue that strip clubs are entertainment or places you go to have fun.

I wonder if you're just looking to have fun, why can't you play a board game or go swimming?  So many of us have gotten caught up in the traps set by society.  And we don't know that we're headed down a road of doom until it's too late.  There are ways to keep a relationship spicy and interesting without disrespecting the holy union that it is suppose to be.

When you and your spouse accept the expectations and guidelines for marriage as outlined by your particular religion then you will find that things run a lot smoother.  And in this society when so many couples aren't bothering to fight for their marriages during tough times, it makes sense to minimize those hard times as much as possible.  So, today sit down and ask yourself if you and your spouse are respecting your union and each other?  Are you being a good example of what a great relationship is suppose to be for children and those looking up to you?

All In A Dream

"A dream realized is good, but a dream achieved is better."

~YUMMommy Proverb

When I graduated high school, I had a list of dreams that I wanted to accomplish.  I wanted to graduate from college, move to New York, get a job in fashion, write for a big name magazine and travel the world.  I was pretty sure that I had my life all planned out.  However, as I soon learned, everything does not always go as planned.  

Here I am almost seven years later and I'm still working on getting my master's degree.  I haven't moved to New York.  I had a job in fashion retail.  No, I haven't caught the eye of any big name magazines yet.  And traveling around the world for me means going down to my mom's house.  Pretty sad right?

Not really.  What I have done is found the love of my life, gotten married, had two beautiful children, moved away from home and started this wonderful blog.  In process of achieving all of this, I've realized that my dreams are still the same. Almost.  I'm torn between whether or not I still want to move to New York.  Anyways, with two kids and strong desire to still make something more of myself, I'm more determined than ever to accomplish my dreams. 

Starting YUMMommy has opened a lot of doors for me.  It's allowed me to meet and bond with some pretty awesome men and women.  Before I started this blog, I knew that I loved writing and inspiring others but I didn't know how much.  I get a rush when write.  And it warms my heart when I read a comment about how my writing has touched someone in a positive way.

It's because of YUMMommy that I have been motivated to not give up on my master's or settle for just an associate's degree.  I've read about how so many of you with way more obstacles than I have going back to grad school.  Some of you have even started your own businesses and brands!! 

 I'm realizing that I don't have to write for those big name magazines, I can become one.  I deserve and desire better.  Likewise my children deserve to have a mommy who can teach them how to follow their dreams. 

You see, there will be times in your life when you will get caught up in life and forget that at one point you had dreams.  However, when you do realize those dreams again, you should work harder at achieving them.  When we achieve our dreams we conquer our deepest fear-- failure.  When we achieve our dreams we prove to ourselves that we more than adequate.  

So, go ahead and dare to dream again!  Go ahead and watch all your fears disappear.  Best of all remember than becoming the best you all lies in a dream.

  

Thankful Thursday

This week has been a slow and uneventful one.  However, I still have things to be thankful for.  Watching the news and hearing about all the bad things that are going on around the world and just here in our city has made me very thankful for my life, health and strength.  I try to never take for granted waking up and being alive.

I am thankful that everything went well at my postpartum checkup this morning.  Although, I've been feeling ok since my delivery, I was still never about going in.  You never know what's going to happen.  And JJ did a great job.  He slept peacefully in his car seat the entire time.  This is new because he usually wakes up in a fit of rage. Hopefully, he and the car seat will become better acquainted.

I am thankful that I am putting more effort into getting Moo fully potty trained.  We seemed to have taken a few steps backwards.  However, we're back on the right path to making progress.  It's really challenging some days.  I want to beat up on myself for not having been more proactive and consistent because I know other kids her age that are already potty trained.  However, I'm learning to not sweat the past.  I can only function in the present.

I am thankfully that JJ is growing and is healthy.  He's back to boycotting his bassinet but I'm not going to complain.  I am thankful for my family.  My mom calls faithfully just about everyday to check up on me and to talk to Moo.  Although, our relationship isn't perfect, it's better than most of the mom-daughters I know.

As always, I'm thankful for you all-my loyal readers.  Thank you for continuing to support YUMMommy, reading my posts and leaving comments.

What are you thankful for?

~PS: Still looking for sponsors!!

Romance Wednesday: TV Partners

 Couples fight over everything.  We argue about money, what brands to buy, what car to get, etc.  Some couples even battle over control for the remote.  Thankfully, my husband and I don't have that issue.  I've been blessed to have a partner that actually enjoys the same shows that I do.

And for us this is a huge plus.  We haven't had a date night in three years as far as getting out the house with just the two of us.  And now that we have JJ, I'm sure that it'll be at least another year and a half.  I know some of you are like that's a long time, but we understood that when I made the choice to breastfeed, we would be sacrificing alone together time outside the home.  My family lives two hours away and JJ isn't a fan of the bottle at all.

Luckily, my husband invested in large flat screen and we have date nights in the living room after the kids are asleep.  It's not the same as going to the theater, but it still gives that closeness and romantic feeling.  Thinking about it, date night at home is better.  We can snuggle up next to each other without an arm rest blocking our contact.  We laugh and comment as much as we want without someone shhhing us.

It's truly the little things that make or break a relationship.  And I'm very thankful that what to watch on tv is one less battle that we have to worry about.  So, what do we watch on tv?  Take a look below.

 

~PS- Don't forget I'm still looking for Blogalicious sponsors!!  Help spread the word or you can donate using that pretty little donate button to the right.

Tell Us Something Good: The Kids

Yes, I'm back with my weekly Tell Us Something Good posts.  I recently took an almost three week vacay visiting with my mom and family back home.  While it was great to be home, I did miss my internet and my computer.  My mom was getting some work down and had to dismantle her desktop. Anyways, back to what I want to tell you.

I'm sure that I have don't have tell many of you about the trials and tribulations of parenting.  In fact, most of often times focus more on the negatives than the positives.  However, I am here to tell you that parenting does has it's great moments.  These past few weeks, I've found myself smiling more and more at my kids. They have truly been lighting up my world.

A few highlights from my last two weeks include celebrating my niece's 6th birthday before I left my mom's.  Just seeing how appreciative she was of having a small party with gifts, cake, pizza and ice cream gave me hope.  It proved that you can still raise kids who will be satisfied with the simple things in life.  Sure they'll still want a party to rival those seen on MTV's Sweet 16, but will be thankfully in the end that you just threw them a party.

I decorated the cake!!

When we got back home, I realized that JJ didn't get to wear his 'My First 4th of July' shirt.  I had forgotten to back it for a trip to my mom's.  However, that didn't stop me from putting it on him three days later.  And boy did he look handsome.  I think red is going to be his power color too.

I know that some of you might have seen my post on Twitter about Moo covering herself, me, JJ and the bed in a whole entire jar of vaseline the other day.  I usually  try to wake up when I hear her moving about.  However, she's become a silent ninja lately and moving around ever so quietly.  Well, she was in her room the other day playing and she got quiet.  And this is why....

She had discovered a tube of diaper rash creme that my husband left on top of her tv.  She thought it was lotion but once she felt the texture and saw it wasn't rubbing in, she came and asked me to clean it off. LOL.  I couldn't be mad her because it wasn't her fault that her dad left it somewhere she could reach it.  Also, she looked so cute. This is one of the those embarrassing moments that I will have printed on her Senior Page in her high school. LOL

Tell me something good that happened in your life?

Seeking Blogalicious'11 Sponsors

This October, I am looking forward to being able to attend Blogalicious 2011.  As a blogger and freelance writer these conferences serve as continued education opportunities for us.  Conferences teach us how to improve our writing skills, better interact with our readers and how to parnter with brands to help raise awareness about products we believe in.  Thus, I am seeking full or partial sponsorship to help assist with the associated costs of this trip.

About Blogalicious'11

"...the Blogalicious Weekend conferences are aimed at celebrating the diverstiy of women of all ethnicities in social media.  Over the course of 3 event filled days, savvy, influential and talented women bloggers will ignite a sense of unity within the multicultural blogging community as well as educate marketers on the importance of our demographic in today's marketplace..."

Date

October 21-23, 2011

Location

Washington, DC

Costs

~Conference Ticket: $205.99 ( Includes admission to conference sessions, evening receptions, snack breaks and brunch)

~Lodging: $743.28 ($211 Per Nigh x 3 nights plus $101.28 in taxes & fees)

~Transportation: $454.06 ($254.06 rental fee plus gas)

             Total Estimated Cost: $1403.33

Want to Help?

I am offering several different sponsorship packages for those who wish to assist me in fulfilling my dream to attend Blogalicious.

Full Sponsorship $1403.33

-125x125 or 60x60 sidebar ad for 12 months

-Monthly Facebook post about your company w/ link for 12 months

-Weekly tweet for 12 months about your company w/ Twitter handle & link 

-1 Sponsored blog post highlighting your proudct and/or service w/ link to your website, social media pages and 3+ pics

-24 months listing in YUMMommy Business Directory

-Placement of your logo on YUMMommy t-shirt and tote bag*

-Ad placement in YUMMommy newsletter for 12 months**

Partial Sponsorship Packages

• Gold Package $600

     -125x125 or 60x60 sidebar ad for 9 months

     -Monthly Facebook post about your company w/ link for 9 months

     -Weekly tweet for 9 months about your company w/ Twitter handle & link 

    -1 shared sponsored blog post highlighting your proudct and/or service w/ link to your website, social media pages & 2 pics

     -18 months listing in YUMMommy Business Directory

     -Placement of your logo on YUMMommy t-shirt or tote bag*

     -Ad placement in YUMMommy newsletter for 6 months**

• Silver Package $350

     -125x125 or 60x60 sidebar ad for 6 months

     -Monthly Facebook post about your company w/ link for 6 months

     -Weekly tweet for 6  months about your company w/ Twitter handle & link 

     -Link to your website & mention of your company in posts related to Blogalicious

     -12 months listing in YUMMommy Business Directory

     -Placement of your logo on YUMMommy t-shirt*

     -Ad placement in YUMMommy newsletter for 3 months**

• Bronze Package $100

     -125x125 or 60x60 sidebar ad for 3 months

     -Monthly Facebook post about your company w/ link for 3 months

     -Weekly tweet for 3 months about your company w/ Twitter handle & link 

     -Link to your website & mention of your company in posts related to Blogalicious

     -6 months listing in YUMMommy Business Directory

     -Placement of your logo on YUMMommy tote

     -Ad placement in YUMMommy newsletter for 1 month**

*YUMMommy t-shirt will be worn by myself and two other people throughout the conference.

**YUMMommy newsletter is emailed every Friday to over 200 blog readers.

If you are interested in any of my sponsorship packages or would like to donate please email me at YUMMommy@gmail.com.

Someday Never Comes

"Many women enter motherhood with low self-esteem, focusing on the negative, feeling inferior and inadequate, always dwelling on reasons why they can't be happy.  Others put off their happiness till some future date.  Unfortunately, 'someday' never comes."

~Joel Osteen

My first pregnancy was not even close to being a fairy-tale.  I had to quit my job, find health insurance, deal with my mom's disappointment and save my fragile relationship.  My self-esteem was beyond low.  It was shot to hell actually.

And being jobless with a baby on the way certainly made me feel inadequate about being able to raise a child.  I wanted to be happy (and was to a  certain extinct) but reason after reason and issue after issue kept raining on my parade.  I learned quickly that I couldn't rely on others (including my own mother) to inspire a little bit of happiness.  Don't get me wrong...I love my mom and she loves me.  Our bond is amazing and the only person who knows her better than herself and I is God.  (She will and has confirmed this statement.)

However,  the night I told her I was pregnant will always be the most bittersweet of my life.  My sisters, who were  accompanying her, squealed with delight as she read aloud my pregnancy test results from the doctor.  My mom's face had this look as if I had just told her I was going to prison.  She didn't smile or say congratulations.

In fact, she stayed eerily quiet.  She felt like I was reliving her mistakes.  Here I was twenty-two, not married, living with my fiance of 3 years and trying to finish school and pursue my dreams.  Now I had just added a baby to the mix.  She made no effort to hide her disappointment.

I was heartbroken.  While I wasn't exactly planning on having a child before marriage, it happened.  I didn't regret it either.  I was after all having unprotected sex.  I knew the risk and accepted the responsibility for my actions.  I was a grown woman no longer living under my mother's roof.

I felt myself drowning in depression.  I kept thinking that someday things would get better.  I convinced myself that  this was my punishment for not living as close to God's will as I was suppose to and all my other past sins.  Weeks turned into months and eventually I delivered Moo.  A rainbow of joy seemed to envelope me until doom set in again when my fiance and I split.

Shortly after Moo's first birthday, I was sitting at home reflecting on my life.  I was at rock bottom emotionally.  In my sitting still and staring at Moo while she napped, I realized someday was never coming.  I was just sitting around on my ass waiting for happiness to appear out of thin air.  It was as if things would magically improve.

You see happiness takes work and learning to accept the current state of my life.  Through that acceptance, I could enact plans to change those things that were holding me back.  You see happiness doesn't come from others, money or things.  It comes from hard work, getting rid of the stumbling blocks and living the best life for yourself.

My journey to inner happiness has included removing negative people from my life, forgiving those who hurt me and myself, asking others to forgive me and working hard to live right according to my religious beliefs.  I've also been proactive at working to make my dreams come true.  The road gets bumpy but I no longer sit around waiting for a day that doesn't exist.  The next second is not promised to anyone.  So we must make the present count at all times.

If you want to be genuinely happy examine your life.  What are your expecting others to do that you can do for yourself?  What is holding you back from living the life you dream of?  Make a list and then get to action.  Sitting on your butt waiting for 'someday' will cause you to miss out on your life, family, future and most of all your happiness. 

Guest Post: Preparing for Life with Twins

I am a young newlywed and pregnant for the first time.  While this is an exciting time, I recently learned that I am expecting twins, and I find that I am suddenly filled with worries that I had not anticipated.  I have twin brothers, so I was not altogether surprised to learn that I was expecting two, but I am surprised at the level of anxiety that I am starting to feel, and the way that it seems to be growing exponentially with every passing day.

Being a first-time mother, you would think that I would be terrified of the pregnancy and delivery of twins.  I will be trying for a natural delivery and already have a doula lined up.  I realize that there is a chance I may have to have a C-section, but my mother was able to deliver her twins vaginally, and my obstetrician seems fairly optimistic that I will be able to do it too.  Maybe it’s because I have heard so many stories of my brothers’ birth, or maybe I’m just naïve, but it’s not the birth that worries me.

What I’m starting to panic about is what life will be like after the birth.  My husband and I have grown used to it just being the two of us, and it is nearly impossible for me to imagine what it will be like when the size of our family doubles.  As things stand now, we have a nice, tidy life.  We have leather couches and framed artwork, a deck and outdoor furniture that overlooks a meticulous garden, and cars that still have that new-car smell.  Will all of this change?  Will our couches soon have rips and stains and our artwork be hanging askew?  Will my garden become overrun with weeds and our cars smell like spilled milk and stale Cheerios?


Somehow, I don’t think that any of this will matter.  I will have far more important things to worry about than material possessions, like…oh, I don’t know…the health, happiness and well-being of our two beautiful daughters.  I doubt that I will have time to worry about silly things like these once the girls are here.  Maybe all of these paranoid fears and fantasies are my body’s way of preparing for the reality of life with twins, almost as if to get it all out of the way now so as not to stress out when they are here.

I have tried to talk some sense into myself, but I can’t stop my mind from creating scenarios in which my carefully-built life comes crashing around me in a chaotic mess of twisted metal and broken baby bottles.  Every time I buy two of something, those fears seem more and more ridiculous, and it is my hope that they will eventually go away, replaced with the excitement and joy that I feel every time I envision what my daughters will look like, or what the look on my husband’s face will be the first time he cradles them in his arms.  Those emotions are the ones I will cling to as I prepare for life as the mother of twins.

Tiffany Monaco is an elementary school teacher and mommy-to-be of twins who lives and loves in the deep South. When not teaching, she spends her time blogging, cooking Cajun foods, and doing home improvement projects. Find out more on her blog at: http;//www.instructionsoptional.com or follow her on Twitter: @tiffmonaco

Thankful Thursday

I am finally back home after an almost three week stay at my mom's house.  I have missed you all and not being able to interact and blog as much as I wanted to.  Anyways, I just want to jump right into Thankful Thursday and say that I am thankful for the time I did get to spend with my family.  They were all surprised by  how much JJ had grown and changed.  I am thankful that we were all able to come together and celebrate my niece's 6th birthday yesterday!! 

We had a blast.  I have lots of pics and crazy videos that I have been sworn to keep private. LOL.  However, I might just have to post a few to YouTube. Just kidding.  But I'm already anticipating the next birthday in our family.  I got stuffed full of pizza, ice cream and juice.  Yes, I will have to start working our harder for real to shed those pounds.

I am thankful that JJ got to bond with his grandma, aunties and cousin during our visit.  I think that he will certainly remember them the next time we go down.  Babies are a little apprehensive about anybody other than mommy and daddy for the first couple of weeks.  So, this time away from home really helped him adjust better to them.

I am thankful that I had safe trip back home.  We had a really nasty storm before we left and are expected to have more rainy weather later today.  However, God was with us and allowed the weather to stay clear our entire ride back home.  I am thankful that JJ went back to his normal sleeping through the night schedule and that he slept in his bassinet.  He did not sleep a wink during the night at my mom's.

I am also thankful that I got to wake up to my loving husband this morning after weeks apart.  They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and they're right.

What do you have to be thankful for this week?

Romance Wednesday: Catering To My Spouse

Ladies, I know that we love to get pampered.  Most of us have biweekly appointments at the hair salon, weekly appointments at the nail shop and monthly visits fot the spa. We also like being pampered by our spouses.  Whether it's a new purse, jewelry or a surprise dinner to your favorite restaurant, we expect these things to be done on a regular basis.  Well, what about our spouses?

Men like to be pampered or catered to as well.  Like many women, I was under the misunderstanding that men weren't really into receiving a lot of attention.  I thought that as long as you kept their stomachs full and happy in the bedroom it was all good.  Not so.  In fact, I discovered that my husband's love language was to be showered with attention.  Again, I think this goes back his childhood and not being shown attention or much love by his parents and then ending up in foster care.

Anyways, one of the first things I did for my husband was take him to a Miami Heat game back in 2007.   Being originally from Miami, I knew he was a huge fan.  And I didn't just get any tickets either.  I got us court side tickets.  We were only two rows from being on the floor.  Yea, the tickets were expensitve but once I added up all the dinners, movies, hair salon visits and trips to nail salon he'd footed the bill for, it was quite a small fortune.

I still remember the look of excitement on his face when I told him that I had gotten him tickets to the game.  His face lit up like a kid in a candy store whose parents said go crazy, the bill is on us.  LOL.  No one had ever taken the time to really pay enough attention to things that he liked. I learned that catering to my husband was more than just serving him a home cooked meal.  It means catering to all his needs and most of his wants.  It means showing him the attention that he deserves.

Think about it. When was the last time you catered to your spouse outside the kitchen or bedroom?