Boy oh boy. Nine months, and they said it wouldn't last! Ha!
Actually, no one said it wouldn't last. I think they said, "she'll drive him crazy." And, perhaps I have. But, nine months in and things are going well.
We have negotiated space in this small house and are very happy with the results. We have both decided, simultaneously but not together, to hold off on any more work in the house. We feel the need to get into a routine and see how we actually live and use the house before we try anymore organizing.
Mark is busy writing, every day and he has a handle on the bills. That was a job I hated! Me, I still go to work teaching second graders, but I no longer have to do all of the household chores myself. That being said, I do love laundry and vacuuming. We take turns cooking and my husband always does the dishes. Another one of those chores that I despise. Me, I always take out the trash, another chore I enjoy, go figure!
I am trying to learn to relax, that's not going to well, but I have taken the time to do what I want on many occasions and that is refreshing. Together we have started the Couch to 5K program, not that we love running, we are trying to keep active. Our first race on March 17th, we'll see if we make it.
We have started attending yoga once a week, which we do love. We try to spend some quality time together everyday. That is not always easy but, we make the attempt.
And, from my perspective, nine months in, things are looking pretty good!