Married Life

Hey all!!

I know, I have been rather lax as of late on my blogging, but I'm back. I assure you that I will TRY to be a little more faithful about updating you on our lives. With that being said I have a few thoughts to share with you!

Next week will mark eight months of being married, and I have learned a lot about my spouse in this time! Most of it is good learning, but of course when you live with a person there are little things that annoy you about the other! For example, David has this annoying habit of letting his clothing drop where ever he sees fit! It drives me nuts!! Before getting married I would do pretty much the same thing, however I contained my mess to the bathroom and my bedroom. David however leaves his clothing laying everywhere from the laundry room floor (on a lucky day!) to the kitchen floor. Yes you read that correctly, the KITCHEN FLOOR!!!!! This of course drives me completely berserk, but I just grit me teeth and deal with it, because no matter how many times I ask him, he still does it. I just have had to learn to take it as one of the quirks about David that drives me crazy, but oddly enough I don't think I would change!

That being said, David does try really hard and I have to give him credit for this! He is all to often willing to take out the trash when I ask him. Its the one chore that when I lived on my own I HATED doing and still to this day loath with a passion! Thankfully David does it now and I don't have to deal with the smelly task! He also helps keep the laundry going and walks the dogs in the evening. Though it doesn't sound like a lot, I take pride in doing the house work and actually enjoy the task of caring for our home. (Surprise Mom and Dad! Bet you never thought you would hear me say that!!!!)

David and I have also had a rough few months of marriage as well. Not to say that it was rough for us in a negative way, just that we have had to learn how to manage money a little differently than we did when we were single. Now instead of making a purchase because we "need" something, we are consulting each other every time we spend even so much as a penny. Its a good practice and helps us from spending money on things that aren't necessarily important.

Our bond has grown stronger as well. I cherish every moment I get to spend time with David and I enjoy the simple pleasures of married life, like sitting together on the couch to watch a movie. :-) We laugh often together and his silly sense of humor helps when we are both stressed and need a few minutes to unwind. We of course also love spending time with our dogs and do so on a nightly basis. For now they are our children and we enjoy every minute with them! :-) As silly as it sounds we love them and view them as a part of our family, doing everything we can to provide for them. :-)

All in all I have to say that married life is definitely for me! I have chosen a partner whom I can rely on for support, friendship and unconditional love. David is truly a blessing and I would not choose anyone but him to keep for the rest of my life! :-)