So this last week Lyle went to Dallas, Texas with the school on a Career Expedition. They go to major cities and meet with major companies in hopes of getting good contacts for internships and future careers. Lyle wanted to go to Dallas because JCPenny's corporate offices are close to Dallas. He was able to go and meet with the recruiters down there and hopefully he will be able to secure an internship with them. While this was all fine and dandy, I missed him really badly while he was gone. Lyle and I haven't been apart since we started dating nearly 2 years ago. We have seen each other every single day (even if it is only for 10 minutes). This last week was the first time we had ever gone without seeing each other. I always thought I was really tough and that something like my husband being gone for a day or two wouldn't be that bad, however, it was much tougher than I thought. I have a new found appreciation for those wives who have to live for a year or more at a time without while their spouses are deployed.
Anyways, he is home now, and I am so glad. Having him gone made me realize more how much I rely on him everyday. Without Lyle I would probably go crazy. He frequently calms me down when I am stressed out and he can make me laugh even when I feel like crying. We know each other so well that we can complete each other's sentences. We don't normally cause other people think its weird. But it is nice to have someone who understands me so well. I don't know how I got lucky enough to find someone who is so perfect for me. I think we are so well matched for each other its almost unfair. I know so many other couples that have completely different personalities and argue with each other all the time. We argue, but never that seriously. By the time we go to bed at night we usually figure things out and go to bed happy with each other. After all, we are "playing for the same team" and shouldn't be working against each other.
Again, I feel like I ramble a lot. :) So, the main point of this is to just say that I am so happy that my wonderful husband is home.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
First Year of Marriage
Lyle and I officially hit our 1 year mark about a week ago. I have heard many, many people say that the first year of marriage is the hardest. If that is true (which I am doubting), then our lives will be smooth sailing for the rest of eternity. :)
We have had bumps, arguments, unpleasantness, and so on. However, I would hardly say that it has been hard. Lyle may tell you otherwise, I am a pretty difficult person to live with sometimes. So far, the hardest thing about our first year of marriage has been finding time for each other. We both work full time (or mostly full time) and go to school. Right now I am on going to school and I am working two jobs (actually 2.5, but who's counting). Lyle is currently working full time. In winter we will both be trying to work full time hours and go to school. We did this successfully last winter, however, this time we will be doing our university's IBC (integrated business core) program. From what we hear, it is impossible to take these classes and work even part time. I guess the benefit of our busy lives, is that we still miss each other. "Absences makes the heart grow fonder", so they say, and if that is the case, my heart couldn't possibly be more fond of Lyle.
Anyways, I digress from the real purpose of this post. What I really want to say is that I have had the best year of my life so far. I have the best husband in the whole world. Lots of people say that, but I really have the best one. Lyle is the sweetest, most thoughtful, kind hearted, and I could go on for hours, man I have ever met. He brings out the best in me. There is no one in the world who is better at calming me down (which I have needed a lot lately).
I feel I am the luckiest girl in the world. I have a husband who is perfectly suited to me. We know each other so well already that we can complete each other's thoughts. I know when he needs me, and he knows when I need him. There are very few times when we don't see eye to eye. We laugh together and we cry together. We understand that as a couple we are working together as a team, not as individuals, and never against each other. Occasionally our arguments get out of hand, we are human and very stubborn. But, we always resolve our issues and end up loving each other even more than before.
I love Lyle so much. He is basically my sanity and the reason I continue on with school and trying to improve myself. I know that he will be a fantastic dad and I already know he is an amazing husband. I know the years to come will bring hardships and trials, but I also know that Lyle and I have absolutely dedicated ourselves to God and our family. I'm not leaving him and he isn't leaving me. We are going to struggle through life as a team and continue to grow together along the way. I am so excited to spend 2, 10, 25, 50, etc. years with my wonderful husband.
We have had bumps, arguments, unpleasantness, and so on. However, I would hardly say that it has been hard. Lyle may tell you otherwise, I am a pretty difficult person to live with sometimes. So far, the hardest thing about our first year of marriage has been finding time for each other. We both work full time (or mostly full time) and go to school. Right now I am on going to school and I am working two jobs (actually 2.5, but who's counting). Lyle is currently working full time. In winter we will both be trying to work full time hours and go to school. We did this successfully last winter, however, this time we will be doing our university's IBC (integrated business core) program. From what we hear, it is impossible to take these classes and work even part time. I guess the benefit of our busy lives, is that we still miss each other. "Absences makes the heart grow fonder", so they say, and if that is the case, my heart couldn't possibly be more fond of Lyle.
Anyways, I digress from the real purpose of this post. What I really want to say is that I have had the best year of my life so far. I have the best husband in the whole world. Lots of people say that, but I really have the best one. Lyle is the sweetest, most thoughtful, kind hearted, and I could go on for hours, man I have ever met. He brings out the best in me. There is no one in the world who is better at calming me down (which I have needed a lot lately).
I feel I am the luckiest girl in the world. I have a husband who is perfectly suited to me. We know each other so well already that we can complete each other's thoughts. I know when he needs me, and he knows when I need him. There are very few times when we don't see eye to eye. We laugh together and we cry together. We understand that as a couple we are working together as a team, not as individuals, and never against each other. Occasionally our arguments get out of hand, we are human and very stubborn. But, we always resolve our issues and end up loving each other even more than before.
I love Lyle so much. He is basically my sanity and the reason I continue on with school and trying to improve myself. I know that he will be a fantastic dad and I already know he is an amazing husband. I know the years to come will bring hardships and trials, but I also know that Lyle and I have absolutely dedicated ourselves to God and our family. I'm not leaving him and he isn't leaving me. We are going to struggle through life as a team and continue to grow together along the way. I am so excited to spend 2, 10, 25, 50, etc. years with my wonderful husband.
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