News Flash!
The husband and I are still on speaking terms.
Honest to dog, I thought for sure we'd have some knockdown, drag out fights now that we're living together again, but it's been quite the opposite.
In a way, we're a little lost. A little disoriented. He still thinks he has to rush off to work, and my routine is like a wobbly wheel. I never know which direction my day will take.
Don't get me wrong. It's a unique and liberating feeling. We do as we please, when we please, but there's no structure yet, no routine. We've been told by others that it'll take at least six months to get used to our new life.
We're still spending more money than I'd like--or maybe I'm just more aware of it. Every time Greg looks at something shiny (read: expensive), I have to remind him we're on a strict budget.
Maybe once we're seeing regular stipends it won't feel so dire. Our expenses have been cut in half since he moved back, so I'm not sure why I'm so anxious when it comes to spending on trifles. Guilty conscience, I suppose.
I've suggested we start an expense journal to see where our money goes every week, and he's agreed. If I can see the numbers in black and white, maybe it will ease my stress.
The biggest surprise for me is that I haven't felt the need for more alone time. Ha! Quite the opposite. We try to spend as much time together as we can. He helps me cook, clean, and feed animals. And get this--all without me asking him to help. I was in shock the first time he volunteered.
Despite the fact we're both intolerable A++ personalities, we really enjoy each other's company. I hope it's always this much fun.
So how are the holidays treating you? Are you finished Christmas shopping? My Christmas cards were supposed to be done last night, but they're still staring me in the face this morning. No help from Greg on this one.
Why are greeting cards always left to the wife to write? Any theories?
I'm 99% sure this blog will go through an evolution come 2015. You can expect to see more topics on homesteading, saving money, and the business side of publishing. (My three passions.) If you have any other suggestions, let me know.
Are there any changes in store for you in 2015?
PS if you see the word verification in the comment box, ignore it. It's just a glitch. Your comment should post whether you type it in or not. At least that's been my experience on other people's blogs.
Honest to dog, I thought for sure we'd have some knockdown, drag out fights now that we're living together again, but it's been quite the opposite.
In a way, we're a little lost. A little disoriented. He still thinks he has to rush off to work, and my routine is like a wobbly wheel. I never know which direction my day will take.
Don't get me wrong. It's a unique and liberating feeling. We do as we please, when we please, but there's no structure yet, no routine. We've been told by others that it'll take at least six months to get used to our new life.
We're still spending more money than I'd like--or maybe I'm just more aware of it. Every time Greg looks at something shiny (read: expensive), I have to remind him we're on a strict budget.
Maybe once we're seeing regular stipends it won't feel so dire. Our expenses have been cut in half since he moved back, so I'm not sure why I'm so anxious when it comes to spending on trifles. Guilty conscience, I suppose.
I've suggested we start an expense journal to see where our money goes every week, and he's agreed. If I can see the numbers in black and white, maybe it will ease my stress.
The biggest surprise for me is that I haven't felt the need for more alone time. Ha! Quite the opposite. We try to spend as much time together as we can. He helps me cook, clean, and feed animals. And get this--all without me asking him to help. I was in shock the first time he volunteered.
Despite the fact we're both intolerable A++ personalities, we really enjoy each other's company. I hope it's always this much fun.
So how are the holidays treating you? Are you finished Christmas shopping? My Christmas cards were supposed to be done last night, but they're still staring me in the face this morning. No help from Greg on this one.
Why are greeting cards always left to the wife to write? Any theories?
I'm 99% sure this blog will go through an evolution come 2015. You can expect to see more topics on homesteading, saving money, and the business side of publishing. (My three passions.) If you have any other suggestions, let me know.
Are there any changes in store for you in 2015?
PS if you see the word verification in the comment box, ignore it. It's just a glitch. Your comment should post whether you type it in or not. At least that's been my experience on other people's blogs.
Comments
Husband must have read my blog post, because he spent most of yesterday putting up decorations, or maybe it was because he was home for a couple days and was trying to find something to do. Not sure.
Glad you got the house decorated--and got Tim to do it. Way to go! :)
I hope you post pictures.
I once started an expense journal because I was convinced OH's spending habits would have us bankrupt. When I realised that my spending habits left a tad to be desired, I gave that up. ;)
As for the Christmas cards, I have to do them all or they'd arrive at Easter!
So far, the holidays here have been relaxed. I still have the local neighbor cards to sign and send, but I have time. Hubs never did cards before we got married, and I always did, so for the first time in forever, his family has gotten cards every year. Maybe it's a girl thing.
Can't wait to see the changes. 2015 is going to be a change-filled year, I think. We'll see how we weather it. :hugs:
And because I'm a worrier, I'm going to type in 102
That word veri needs to get straightened out though I too noticed you don't have to type it in.
Holidays are moving along in the Brown residence. Making some changes in both my personal life and writing life that I hope will be big pluses come the new year.
I hope things continue swimmingly for you, hubby and your fur babies :-)
In this case though, it's all new territory so it's probably a good idea to get our bearings and see where we spend the most money and why.
It feels weird, but in a good way. Kind of like I'm in a dream, hoping I don't wake up.
Because I too am a worrier, I copy the comment before I post it--just in case. :)
Re: peas in a pod
That's more true than you can imagine. I've always said we were soul mates because of how uniquely in tuned we are to each other. It's almost surreal, but in a good way.
Happy Holidays!
I like the topics that you present on your blog because I always learn something new. Looking forward to the blog's evolution.
Glad you and hubby living together full-time is working out for you both.
I'm hoping 2015 brings me lots of writing and publishing. 2014 was too full of distraction. LOL I've seen real life and I reject it!
Here's to us!
As for 2015, I'd like to start doing two books a year if I can manage it!
He's good about leaving me alone when I have design work to do.
I have finished up all my Christmas shopping done except for one gift that I have to drive about 20 miles to retrieve, and I'm honestly considering just giving said person (my mother-in-law, actually) the money to cover the gift so she can pick out exactly what she wants. Because all I know is a brand name of chalk paint. She gave me no hints as to color.
I'm not done wrapping yet, though. Things still haven't finished arriving, whee.
Glad it's almost Christmas.