I cannot even believe it. It's been a whirlwind since day one. It has been love in the purest of forms.I cannot believe its been two years primarily because it feels like yesterday when we walked down the aisle.
Since I am not doing my Ask G&B segment, I figured I'd offer some wisdom from my short two years of matrimonial bliss. If you aren't married, take heed to this knowledge. If you are married, then you'll probably get how true this is.
1. Marriage takes work. I don't mean getting through arguments, or apologizing, or respecting each others space. I mean, hello? That doesn't happen. Marriage takes thoughtfulness, listening, and thinking about the other before yourself. That is work.
2. Real life happens after month 6. Something about the sixth month, I hit a wall. I suddenly laxed on cooking every meal homemade, I let the laundry go a day or two, and I didn't plan out every weekend to be the most "romantic weekend ever". Maybe it didn't take you this long to catch on, but I was tired. Cooking every night, constant laundry, weekend plans. It was exhausting!
3. Marriage is not a 24 hour honeymoon. Don't we all wish? Yes, we have to work and we have to eat. Sometimes I get home and go straight to bed. Like sleeping. In the beginning, cherish it. But don't count on it lasting all day, every day. Unless you can make a living doing it. Did I just say that?
4. If you can travel. Do it! Experiencing new places is fun, but it also helps you see your spouse in something other than athletic shorts and T-shirt and somewhere else other than your kitchen. It's also a great time to take advantage before children. Children make trips three times longer and 10 times more tiring. Or so I have heard.
5. Don't neglect the power of a text. I know texts aren't all personal, but it also reminds the other you're thinking about them. A sweet text from my hubs lights up my day. A funny inside joke, or just a sweet compliment still sends my head to the clouds.
Yep, these two years have been something. I feel like I have learned the most in the shortest amount of time. It's more beautiful that I imagined on my wedding day, and much better than I pictured as a single girl. I love you hubs!
Wedding day
Married one day
Married one year
Now, onto something else somewhat love/marriage related. Emily has sent Sean home!
I know, I was shocked too, but then again I wasn't. I thought their date together had little to offer. Sure, he's the all-American boy, blonde, blue eyed wonder, but I think he was just a little to late out of the gate. She has obviously developed deeper feelings for Jef and Arie. Speaking of Arie, breathe much? Every frame of Emily and Arie were of them lip locking and for way too long. I think at this stage talking and communicating about the future is important. Where will you live? What will the days be like? I don't know how it will work with Arie getting out of bed at 9 a.m. everyday. I haven't done that in 6 years. How does he get to? Then, there is Jef. Oh sweet Jef. I think Emily and Jef have this unspoken understanding of each other. I really do think they get each other in ways that Arie and Emily don't share. I am rooting for Jef and have since their London date. I think Jef is cool, funny, compassionate, and just the right amount of edge for Emily. Arie just seems interested in her body and not as much her. I am rooting for Jef all the way! I hope they are engaged, but I hear rumors that Emily picked nobody. That would be sad!
Who do you think Emily will pick? Do you think Sean will be the next Bachelor? I am hoping for Ryan to make a comeback! Just kidding!
Linking up with Meg for The Bachelorette Dish!