The Semi-Happy Marriage

As we get ready to celebrate 15 years of marriage next month, I found this interview (see link below) with  Pamela Haag, author of Marriage Confidential, quite intriguing and had to stop everything to share it with you.  I love it when I receive leads from our Chocolate Chip family so keep them coming!  Thanks Cyril for sharing!   

Raising children, balancing career and family and managing all our other responsibilities and interests are a huge challenge.  With the troubling economic environment and the pressure to keep it all together, it's easy to focus less on our marital relationship while managing the other storms and challenges in our lives.  Even in those season we have to come back to ensure we don't take advantage of our spouses and become complacent in our marriages.  We all deserve more than that. 

Pamela Haag is quite courageous to write on such a private and sensitive subject which really challenges all of us to raise the bar and give our best in our marriages.  I applaud her for her efforts.  I just pre-ordered it on ibooks and look forward to checking it out. 

http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/article.aspx?cp-documentid=28643338&gt1=32092

Prom Dress Giveaway- Volunteer/Donate

Free Prom Dress Giveaway

Friday May 13, 2011

5pm - 8pm

Mount Vernon High School

100 California Road

Mount Vernon, NY 10550

***Adult Volunteers***

are needed to give of their time for the entire event to assist girls with selecting and choosing appropriate dresses and to provide etiquette and grooming advice.

Will YOU volunteer?

***Dresses***

Formal or semi formal age-appropriate dresses are needed in all sizes (0-16). Dresses should be from the year 2000 or later, clean and ready to wear. Call Laura 646 399 8844 to arrange pick up day/time.

Accesories: jewelry, purses, shoes are also needed

Happy Mother's Day from Chocolate Chip!

It's our day ladies! I hope you are celebrating because we deserve it! You are the hand that rocks the cradle. You love, nurture, protect and shape the future as you raise your children. No record will ever reflect the endless hours and countless effort you pour into your children and for that we lift you up and honor you today on Mother's Day!

My 7 year old sent me an email that I extend to each of you today. You are fierce and fabulous and we honor you for who you are and all you do!


Hi mommy happy mother's day. Enjoy your Mother's day mommy. You are the coolest mommy and don't forget it.I love you mommy. I am lucky to have a mom like you.I am blessed to have a mom like you.I love you with big hugs and big kisses.You are a special person in my family because you gave birth to me.I know that you went through a lot of trouble.But I thank you.

Love,

Brooke

From our family to yours we wish you a blessed Mother's Day! Check out the link below for a salute to you!

From the Chocolate Chip Archives...
http://chocolatechiponline.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-mothers-day-from-chocolate-chip.html

Choolate Chip Pee Wee Golf

Our pee wee golfers were out in full swing this afternoon! This special parent/child class introduces 4-6 year olds to golf while preparing mom and dad to coach their kids in the fundamentals of the sport.

Putting was the focus this week. Check out our son Ryan (of course in the Rondo jersey) and his BFF as they learn the proper way to hold the putter. Everyone will get to put their skills to work next week during the mini golf challenge! 

Special shout out to the Chocolate Chip families that joined us today for the kick off of the 2011 season.