Six Differences Six Years Later

In honor of our six year wedding anniversary this past Saturday, I wanted to reflect on six ways our lives have changed (hint: they almost all revolve around two things)

[1] Matt and I used to pick out decently elaborate meals to cook each month. We are talking about having to buy at least one new seasoning, some other random ingredient that we would use a tablespoon of and then the rest of the jar would go unused. We would bust out the food processor and the recipe would involve several steps. Now, when looking for new recipes it is all about less. How few ingredients, and how many do I already have, and how little time will it take. A bonus recipe is one that I do not have to actually stand at the stove for.

[2] Dinner used to be the two of us sitting down. Now, its usually in shifts and often standing around the counter. Feed Em while making food, feed J and myself, Matt comes home, reheat for him and Ill eat more too.

[3] Leaving on a whim....we used to do it. Now, just this weekend we left for the afternoon and evening and we packed four bags and needed an extra 15 minutes to double check if we missed anything.

[4] Making plans. From the start time of said plans to the type of beverages consumed and the average age level, all have considerably changed. 

[5] Evening dates have been replaced with evening walks to the park or maybe just a pajama walk. Then, if I can stay awake for evening TV watching after completing daily tasks, its more about watching the monitor or finally checking social media.

[6] The way we are woken up, especially on weekends, still involves an alarm clock but it is a matter of which one will it be; the three year old one or the 10 month old one. We still set our phone alarms, it would be nice if we could hear it go off once in a while.

Well, you may have guessed the two reasons I have hinted at ;)

These two reasons made it fun to reflect on the past. Life seems so different now...but so much better.