Welcome to TextFugu!
A good way to practice is to tell your wife not to translate, so you have no choice but to figure out what is going on yourself. When your brain knows it needs to do so, you’d be amazed at how quickly it stats to comply.
Check out the following links:
Guide for using Anki 2 with TextFugu:
http://www.textfugu.com/bb/topic/guide-to-using-anki-2-with-textfugu/
Track your progress and share your ideas/concerns when you finish a season (gain a level ^_^):
http://www.textfugu.com/bb/topic/textfugu-season-completions-for-great-motivation-of-heart
List of additional Japanese resources you may find helpful:
http://www.textfugu.com/bb/topic/japanese-learning-resources/
List of Common Errors in TextFugu:
http://www.textfugu.com/bb/topic/common-errors-in-textfugu/
がんばって!