First Christmas as a Married Woman!

Andrew and I had a wonderful Christmas at my parents house. We got to see snow, twice. Unfortunately it didn't stick, but it was really cool to see it falling!  We also got to see my brother and sister-in-law, which was a nice surprise. And Andrew got the snack table of his dreams! My mom set up a table with tons of yummy Christmas goodies! So we just loosened the belts and went to work on it! I really enjoyed my first Christmas as a married woman. It was worry free and very relaxing. I know several people stress out about the holidays, but it was great just to be with family! I hope I will always remember that family is one of the greatest gifts you can get on Christmas. We sure missed Andrew's family, but we did get to Skype them! :)
I do have one funny story from our first Christmas together....
On our trip up to my parents, Andrew received a text message from an unknown person asking him if they were still having lunch on Christmas eve. When I read it, I knew that it was the wrong number because Andrew always get calls for the girl that had the number before him. So I sent a text back that said, Who are you trying to get in touch with because this is my husband Andrew. BIG MISTAKE. lol Next thing I know someone else, I'm assuming some college students sitting around having a good time, text him saying hey can we do dinner tomorrow. SO not learning from my first mistake, I called that number. Of course no one answered so I left a message asking them not to text us anymore. Worse mistake. So a little bit later, they texted again saying, this is Andrew's ex trying to get in touch with him. Knowing that Andrew doesn't have any exes where we live, I finally realize they aren't going to stop messing with us. In my little world, I thought if I told them he was not who they were looking for AND that he was married they would not text back. HA. After a good laugh about it Andrew decided it was time to block the number or they probably wouldn't stop. But it was a big joke all weekend that Andrew had him a little girlfriend on the side. It is just so against Andrew's personality that you can't help but laugh. I hope that everyone had a great Christmas!
We will be going to Disney for New Years!!! So excited to be going to the Happiest Place on Earth!
Have a safe and Happy New Year!!

Marriage 101

Adjustment....that is the key word for newlyweds!  The famous question after the honeymoon is..."So how are you liking being married?" Being raised in the south, my polite response is, "Marriage is wonderful." Now don't get me wrong, I do love being married because my husband is so good to me, but there are some things I wish I could have been prepared for. However, maybe sink or swim learning is better!

So here are a few things I have had to adjust to along the way...

1.) No sacred space. Bathroom time is no longer a private event. Somethings are just much better when done alone! :)  Also if someone is getting ready in the bathroom, and there is a second bathroom, one would assume they would use that one instead of having a meeting with John where the person is trying to get ready! I guess this is preparing me for children because I can remember barging in on my parents bathroom all the time.

2.)"Honey, I went to the grocery store and got the butter you needed... but I also got brownies, cookies, Ice cream, and cheese danishes...but don't worry they were all on sale..." Good cause that's what we needed!

3.) While drinking coffee in the morning, I like peace and quiet. It's my time to wake up. Not so in marriage. It is the time you can discuss anything from finances to family problems. My brain does not work that well in the morning.

4.) Even though you are now the wife, you are not always the first to know things. For some reason, I thought I would be.

5.) There is apparently a magic fairy that comes and puts the things you place on the counter away.

Thinking back over these now make me laugh. But is definitely took some adjusting.

Maybe you can relate...or maybe you have some word of wisdom.

3 Months In

       I have officially been married for a little over 3 months! I am realizing everyday that marriage is definitely an adventure. When I was little and my dad would get the family lost, he would say, "Its okay! We're just going on a little adventure!" I absolutely hated backtracking, especially on long trips. So, from the backseat, I would always whine, "But Dad, I hate little adventures." And from the moment we were started the "Adventure" to the time we got back on track to our destination, my dad would always point out random things that "we would never have gotten the chance to see had we not gone on our little adventure."  Don't tell my dad, but every time I think about that it always brings a smile to my face. Now I catch myself telling my husband, Andrew, don't worry...we're just going on a little adventure!

      That's what inspired me to start this blog. A place where I can share our adventure. And hopefully several new wives out there will be able to relate and share their adventures as well. It is also my hope that women well into there marriage adventures will be able to share their wisdom with me. I look forward to sharing my stories and hearing yours as well! Follow me and join the adventure!