Day Date With Hubby

Brandon and I both moved to a new city together in order to start our careers. We had been living together in Redding when he decided that it would be best to live in a city that pays a better salary. I agreed because, well, anywhere Brandon goes is where I want to be. You'll notice in my posts: I am a Stage-Five-Clinger.

With the big move came a myriad of emotions. At first, excitement. Brandon and I loved exploring our new city together. We collected growlers from multiple breweries, we traveled into San Fransisco to see a musical or go shopping, we even decided to try new hiking areas.

Then it hit us. We were homesick. There is just something about being away from your family that can tear a person up. Brandon and I both feel it, but as I stated before, I am a Stage-Five-Clinger. I'm not just clingy with my husband. I am Stage Five with my friends and my family as well. I love being in the company of my people, it makes me feel loved...I guess you could say quality time is my love language.

I think Brandon noticed my shift in attitude because he spontaneously decided on a day date last week. (I love that after 2 years of courtship, he still pursues me like he did when we were dating.) He took me to a walking trail that our city just put in. We don't have a lot of places to walk that isn't next to a busy road, so when he showed me this I was delighted. I know it's not very pretty, but it was everything to me.

We walked for a good hour, in circles mostly because the walking trail was actually tiny. I cannot even express how refreshing it was. I felt like we were back in our hometowns and we were close to our family again. Like at any second I could call my family and invite them to come to dinner. It was bliss.

After our quick walk, we went to BurgerFi and stuffed our faces with parmesan fries and burgers. Yum! Not I am not a "clean eater". I'm sorry if this offends you. I tried and I just don't have that kind of self control. But burgers have vegetables on it...so there.

I wanted to make sure this day was recorded so that I could remind myself how loving Brandon is. I know that there will be times in this marriage that I might take him for granted, so I want something to look back on to remind myself what a blessing he is.

XO - Megs

Bloggity Blog

Hi friends and family!

I am starting another blog in order to keep friends and family updated on our new life as husband and wife. I have always found writing to be quite a calming and wonderful way to remember everything -- more on my terrible memory later -- and have decided that this blog will help me remember all the highs and lows during our years together.

With that being said, this will not be a documentation of how miserable I am, nor will it be filled with lies about how perfect everything is. Brandon and I are a normal couple, with normal highs and lows. This blog really serves two purposes: to help me remember all the joys of living with my best friend and to remind me of prayers that have been answered.

(Photo Credit: Tad Craig Photography)

First off, you should know that I have a terrible memory. I'm not talking about little things, like forgetting to turn off the Keurig. I'm talking major events. I can (and will, on occasion) forget giant spans of time. I forget vacations I've been on, family events, etc. So please don't take it personally when I cannot, FOR THE LIFE OF ME, remember that one time when we did that one thing. I'm not being rude and, in fact, if I could change it, I would.   I'm actually not even sure why this happens...but that's life so I have accepted it. To answer your questions:

Yes, I have gone to counseling.

No, I do not expect it to change.

Yes, I am okay with it.

In order to fight my lack of memory, I turn to taking pictures and to writing in my journals or my phone, or whatever piece of paper I can grab. I will most likely annoy my future kids with my incessant need to take 100 million photos of everyday activities. (Whatever, they might thank me later...especially the embarrassing pictures I will inevitably show their future spouse *evil laugh*).

WHOA, getting ahead of myself. Back to the blog.

 I am so happy that I live in an era where "blogging" and Instagram are a thing. Now, when I am feeling nostalgic, I can look back on my past posts and reminisce, and I can feel hip and trendy while I am doing it, too.

For those of you who don't know me, my name is Megan and I recently married the most handsome man I've ever seen. We decided to get married in Maui and it was the most wonderful day of my life. I will be posting our wedding day (my side) shortly. Mainly so I can remember it.

(Photo Credit: Tad Craig Photography)

Other things that you should know about our family. We live in the tiniest little cottage with our two adorable black spaniel mixes - you will see those angels on my Instagram. My husband works for the city and I am a kindergarten teacher. This blog will be full of stories from my classroom as well as all the craziness that happens at home. I will most likely write blogs about failed Pinterest recipes that I've attempted to make for Brandon, our first year as husband and wife, and the chaos that is teaching.

I hope you enjoy seeing snippets of our crazy and wonderful life!

XO - Megs