Today Chris is sitting for the second section of the CPA exam. It's one of those things that accountants just have to do - take more credits than most people, gain specific experience in certain fields of accounting, and take four really hard exams. I can tell you honestly that I would NEVER be able to do it, not only because the subject alone is enough to deter me, but because of the amount of dedication it takes to be successful. Every day Chris goes to work for 8 hours, comes home to run (or sometimes he gets up early to run before work), eats dinner, and then studies for three or four hours. And he REALY studies, not this, “I’m studying but I’m really on Facebook chatting with friends while flipping back and forth to this paper that could have been finished 2 hours ago had I really applied myself.” And every day while he’s pouring over the books I think about how lucky and blessed I am to have such an amazing husband who sacrifices so much to make our lives better. Then I kick myself for the pity party I threw earlier that afternoon when I didn’t want to iron his Express dress shirts. Then I go in to see if he needs some water or a snack while he’s studying to try to make up for it and make myself feel better. It doesn’t usually work.
The bottom line is; I am constantly amazed by Chris and truly thankful for everything he does for our family of two. He inspires me to work harder, complain less, and really appreciate all the blessings in my life.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Change
So, I've been thinking of starting a blog for a little while now. Yesterday I had coffee with a new but fantastic friend who sorta talked me into it. I read hers and decided that even though I don't have cute, cuddly kids yet doesn't mean I have nothing to post. Hopefully this will be a new way for our far off family to stay up-to-date with what is going on in our lives and in our hearts. Also, create another way for me to procrastinate and fill time :)
The title of this post is Change. That, for the most part, sums up Chris' and my life for the past 6 months or so. When I'm asked how I like married life, my response is usually something along the lines of, "Oh, it's not much different. We mostly just hang out more." And while this may be true, we do hang out more, things have definitely changed. We are learning new things about each other (like Chris needs the house to be tidy and neat for him to feel productive with his studying), and we're growing with the changes that come our way.
I used to think that I was good with change; that I adapted well and could morph into any given situation with ease. I'm learning otherwise. With large amounts of change, at least, I'm finding myself longing for the familiar - the past. When I drive through campus I wish I was still living there with my girls. Listening to my favorite playlist on my iPod makes me want to be a freshman in St. Joe's, staying up too late, drinking too much soda, eating too many chips, and dancing to that same playlist with my roommate.
Don't get me wrong, I love the new stage of life that I'm in, but it's just that - new. New apartment, new cross country team, new relationship status, new health insurance, new bank, new dishes, new furniture, new NAME! It's a lot to change at once! But through all this change, there are two things that have stayed constant. My wonderful Chris, and my wonderful God. The three of us are unstoppable. I know that no matter what changes come, we will not only survive, but come out on top. So bring it on, life! And in the meantime, I'll keep you all posted.
The title of this post is Change. That, for the most part, sums up Chris' and my life for the past 6 months or so. When I'm asked how I like married life, my response is usually something along the lines of, "Oh, it's not much different. We mostly just hang out more." And while this may be true, we do hang out more, things have definitely changed. We are learning new things about each other (like Chris needs the house to be tidy and neat for him to feel productive with his studying), and we're growing with the changes that come our way.
I used to think that I was good with change; that I adapted well and could morph into any given situation with ease. I'm learning otherwise. With large amounts of change, at least, I'm finding myself longing for the familiar - the past. When I drive through campus I wish I was still living there with my girls. Listening to my favorite playlist on my iPod makes me want to be a freshman in St. Joe's, staying up too late, drinking too much soda, eating too many chips, and dancing to that same playlist with my roommate.
Don't get me wrong, I love the new stage of life that I'm in, but it's just that - new. New apartment, new cross country team, new relationship status, new health insurance, new bank, new dishes, new furniture, new NAME! It's a lot to change at once! But through all this change, there are two things that have stayed constant. My wonderful Chris, and my wonderful God. The three of us are unstoppable. I know that no matter what changes come, we will not only survive, but come out on top. So bring it on, life! And in the meantime, I'll keep you all posted.
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