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Yes, it was about love, but it was also about so much more. It was not the story of two high school sweethearts who met at youth group and got married shortly after graduation. The story depicted in this film was actually quite similar to our story. Allow me to share a little piece of it with you.
I used to make big announcements to my husband when I was going to change something. I think I did it because once I made the announcement I was fully committed, no turning back because someone else was going to hold me accountable if I didn't follow through. After a while it was hard to take me seriously, because the change would last a few days, maybe a week or a month, but eventually I went back to my old ways.
When we first got married, adjusting to Zac's ever-changing and always packed schedule was quite challenging. Four years later I still have a lot to learn, but these 8 things have made our lives a bit simpler because life is just easier when I accept reality for what it is rather than trying to change it. As I was compiling my list, I realized these are probably true for quite a few fields...anything that requires non-traditional hours, traveling, is open on weekends and/or holidays, is out of the state or country, anything with the Armed Forces, and probably many others. I'm very happy to be an 8-5er. Thank you to all of you who are not for doing what you do!
Me: What did you do today?
Zac: Played.
Me: What else?
Zac: (Blank stare)
My husband wanted to do a modified triathlon (8k paddle, 5k run and 11k ride). I reluctantly agreed, reminding him that he would need to dedicate an enormous amount of time to training, which might have been a breeze last year, but this year we have a seven-month-old baby.
A little background for you: My husband, Zac, works nights and weekends and I work weekdays. This time last year our biggest concern was who would be home to walk and feed the dog. This year we can’t seem to leave the house without one of us having spit-up or dried...