The most frequent question that has been asked of me in the past two plus months is, "So, how is married life?" Almost 3 months after our marriage, I still hear this question a few times a week. And I'm still never sure about how to respond to it.
Am I honest that it's not that much different than before? Do I tell about how much more cleaning I do now? Maybe I should tell about how nice it is to wake up next to Evan? Or, do the people who ask really even care? Is this question some awkward hurdle we must jump before we get into normal conversation?
To quell all the asking of aforementioned questions... I'll give you a quick update. Marriage life is great! Sure, there have been a few times where I've freaked out about the amount of "toys" Evan has brought into our house (a toy helicopter plus tools, mountain bike, his 2 surfboards - haven't brought mine to our apartment yet -, three to four bags of his climbing gear, a drill into the wall rock climbing and pull up practice tool, etc.), but I've come to realize that I am not without my own quirks too. All in all, here are a few things we've been up to the past few BUSY months:
*Evan started school to do his nursing pre-requisites. He hopes to get into the program next year.
*Evan lost his job because of starting school.
*I became the 1st counselor in our Relief Society presidency a month or so ago.
*Evan became the 2nd counselor in the Elder's quorum presidency.
*I've been working with the missionaries 1-2 times a week to teach investigators in our ward.
*We have kept our goal to make weekly temple visits until we have children and that goal may no longer be viable.
*We got night stands! (I had been wanting them for quite some time and FINALLY got them last week. Hallelujah! My bedroom looks so much better.)
*We're taking a family history class and have continued the genealogy work our families have done.
*As usual... We've had adventures rock climbing, mountain biking, and spending time with family and friends.
I'm working on being better at blogging again. I feel like I've been SO swamped every night that keeping up with a blog drops down to the LAST thing on my list. We hope you all our well!
Monday, October 26, 2009
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15 insightful comments:
I remember getting tired of that question, so I started responding, "The sex is great!" People stopped asking after that :)
Good to hear that you're still living and breathing. You're notes about the question of how married life makes me laugh. I truly don't think they want to know, but maybe that's my own opinion.
hahaha taylor thats funny... yeah, i think people say it to be polite, but it is pretty annoying. glad things are going good for you two. just expect him to bring home more toys in the years to come haha
You sure are meeting your church quota!
I was so happy to see an update from you on my blog list!!! I'm glad things are going well. As for the night stands, I'm glad you have them. I didn't have one till about 6 months ago. :) Sounds like you guys are doing good and busy. That's awesome about the temple. Yeah, once you have kids, it's a lot harder to go, so I'm glad you're going a lot. I love you Sarah! Keep those blog posts a comin'! :)
Hey Girl!
I was beginning to wonder if you were ever going to post again :) lol.
Sorry I have missed your last couple of calls, either I was in the middle of something or I didnt even know you called! I tried to call you the last couple of days but I am sure you are even more busier than me!
I miss talking to you!! Hopefully we can talk sometime this week!!
P.s. are you guys going to be around at christmas time? We will be home from the 21st-30th of Dec. And I would love to see you! Also we are having our Annual Christmas Party! Let me know what days would work for you! :)
wow - you inspire me! don't worry, the questions die down after a while :) yay for bed stands! it's funny that the purchases thrill me now that i'm married i would have scoffed at when single ("Guess what, Honey. There's a sale for laundry baskets and closet organizers at Bed, Bath & Beyond1 Let's go this weekend!"). oh well, getting the chance to wake up next to Vic every morning makes the nerdiness of mundane house necessities worth it. so happy you and Evan are enjoying that fact of married bliss too!
That is an awkward question when answered in truth, but I think people generally don't know what else to say and want to awkknowledge that you made a big exciting step in your life. They will die down but it could take several more months or up through the first year. You guys sure are busy, especially doing church work. Good for you. And I have to agree with Corina, I even get excited when there is a sale on cheese or cereal. Lame I know.
Thanks for the update. Don't worry, I still get the 'how's married life' question 8 months into it. I have a feeling that it won't go away until we start having children! Good to see that you are keeping busy and enjoying life together. I definitely agree that waking up next to your love is the BEST. =)
ha ha! that first comment was awesome!!! well...I think marriage is such an exciting thing, people just want to know how you are adjusting...and it sounds like you guys are doing great. You are busy...I do miss you on your blog more often! But it's good being busy and in love and enjoying life!:)
P.S. Oh and the cleaning will only get worse as your family grows!!! ha ha!:)I feel like that's all I do all day, clean.
Man, you guys sound busy! Sounds like you love being married and that the Lords expecting a lot out of you two! So happy for you and I was so happy to see you updated your blog :0)
You're baaaaaaaaackk!
I am still smiling from reading your words. I'm so glad you (and Evan) are well.
Love you!
You guys are such awesome examples for me! I sure love you!!! Thanks for being so great! :)
I always answered with, "Well, I'm still married!" = )Glad you're doing well.
Wow, these are remarkable and commendable goals you have set and KEPT! Nothing short of amazing,
for sure! Let's get to the temple
when you are up for company some time!!
Kathy
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