Saturday, March 7, 2015

Girl Scout Cookies

You know you're not single anymore...when you have to buy 4 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies and then give each of your family members their own box and everyone puts their name on theirs...because you know if you didn't claim your own box you would not be able to have any of the glorious Thin Mints beyond two days...Meanwhile, you realize you just paid $16 for Girl Scout Cookies but everyone is a happy camper!

Friday, March 6, 2015

Toothbrush

You know you're not single anymore...when your wife texts you while you are at the store "pick up two toothbrushes: one for you and one for me to use to clean with" and you're wondering what just happened at home....You know you just got a new toothbrush six weeks ago so you know you don't need another new one that quickly...in fact you are used to your toothbrush lasting six months or sometimes even longer...It turns out your wife wants you to have a backup toothbrush when the other gets old...You have a strange feeling you will be using the backup toothbrush a lot quicker than six months from now!

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Mail

You know you're not single anymore...when you are the last person to see your mail because your kids always race to get the mail first...Only the ice cream truck gets a faster response from your kids to run out in the yard...Even though they rarely get any mail they are fascinated to pick up the mail and tell you what you have received....You know not to order any surprise gifts to them through the mail because it would not be a surprise at all!

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Wallet

You know you're not single anymore...when you realize you go to the bank to get cash to put in your wallet not for you to spend money but to be the "bank" for your children to spend money...It's not that you mind really, but you do notice that if there's a single dollar bill in your wallet, your kids have a hidden radar that detects it and immediately ask for a dollar to buy a drink...Of course the bigger bills disappear quickly when your kids want to go to the movies with their friends...It's ok, because you realize you are just paying off all the debts you incurred from your parents when you were growing up!

Monday, March 2, 2015

Snowman

You know you're not single anymore...when it snows, you actually decide to go outside and make a snowman...you realize it's been almost 30 years since you last made a snowman and you have not played in snow in almost as many years...but with a family, you suddenly have the urge to bring out your inner child and play in the snow again...you even pull out an old time favorite and make snow cream for your family when you find out they have never had it before!

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Bathroom

You know you're not single anymore...when your bathroom gets a make-over including new paint, hanging candle holders, and a picture of forest scenes...You secretly wonder if a Sounds of Nature CD will be playing the next time you go in there...You never really thought about sprucing up your old bathroom because it is not like anyone ever went back there when you had a perfectly fine guest bathroom...but now you realize your house is a permanent showcase anytime guests are in town and the first place they look at is the master bedroom and bathroom...You used to be glad that you could clean up the toothpaste remnants stuck on your sink, but now you've got to actually keep your side of the bathroom clean...on a daily basis!