Wooohooo! The big 3!

Well folks, today marks another monumental day!

Today is Jeremy and I's 3 year anniversary. I can't believe it! It seems like so long ago, and yet, it seems like it just happened a few days ago. It's quite humorous, because I remember every last detail of the day... and even though Jeremy was with me for most of it (if you don't know the story, then ask me and I'll explain why... we were together most of our wedding day....) he doesn't remember many of the details. I love that I remember them. It just makes our anniversary that much sweeter.

Needless to say, we've had our times of trials... but with God's power, we've conquered them and come out on top. God has been good, and He is gracious to us.

It's a day like today when I want to thank God for giving me such a patient and loving man. And, it's days like today when I want to take a special time to honor that man whom I love so much.

I find it amazing how well God paired us up. I mean, for every quirk I have, he balances me out... for every quirk that he has I (think I...) balance him out. Jeremy is such a sweet man, who is a hard worker. I could list all of his great qualities but that would take a better portion of my evening.

I love Jeremy... and it is our anniversary.... and for that.... I will make my blog readers look at wedding pictures from 3 years ago! Enjoy!

Wow.... exhaustion

Well, I realized a few things today....

(1) I really screwed up my lay out with that last post. I have no idea if it will ever go back to a normal post. One of the big problems I have is that when I preview it, it looks normal, but when I see what people actually see.... yeah, it's all over the place. Guess someone should tell me what is the proper way to load a youtube video without messing everything up.

(2) The first day of school is exhausting... I don't know if it's the constant talking for 8 hours (of course those of you who know me know that shouldn't be even a factor) or if it's the 5:30 wake up I had. OY! But God is good, and I will get through it. Of course, I will once again be very bitter on Saturdays when I don't get to sleep in. *Humph*

(3) I have an amazing husband. Now, I know every wife thinks they've got the greatest... and I'll give you that... but since this is my blog... I get to tell you why mine is GREAT! He is very loving and supportive of me and what I do (or don't do). He also is incredibly laid back and doesn't get down by things. Sometimes its a quality that bugs me to no end... but in general I know it's a gift from God, because I'm so high maintenance and stressed that it's nice to not really shake him up very often. He's a great guy! And for that... I am very grateful, humbled and blessed.

(4) People when given a clean slate, rise to occasion. I've learned more recently the need to forgive.... and to our best with God's help to forget, but then to allow them to have a clean slate. No matter how much fun it may be to hold it against them. But God is good... and He is gracious... and above all loving and faithful! It is with His strength that we can get through anything.

(5) The need to have a normal life after we have kids. While I won't give a lot of explanation to this, I know too many people who fall off the face of the earth when a bundle of joy comes in. I thoroughly appreciate and love even more those friends of mine who can manage to have their world turned up side down by a pint size version of them... and still maintain a good realtionship with me. Maybe I'm selfish... but.... I know I appreciate those who can juggle both.

Anyways, those are my inspirations for today. I have only 7 1/2 hours until I need to get up... so... I'm going to bed.... 10 hours is best for sleep... and I'm already behind! I hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend! I look forward to it, as it marks 3 years since Jeremy and I were married. (Officially it's the 2nd, but it was the Friday of Labor day when in faith, we took the plunge!)

Leave some love!

K

Learning experience... and appreciation

So, Jeremy and I are house/pet/Kimmee sitting for my parents while they're on a short vacation in Boston.

I've always known for a long time that they do an awful lot just to keep the family running. When you have a family member with disabilities it changes the family from "stereotypical" to extra-ordinary. :-)

I've grown up with my sister always being disabled. For me, it's never been any different. It's been our way of life. I've often been told stories of just the "bond" that developed even early on, when I was little. Attribute it to being a twin, or just having the best role models. I don't know.

I've seen my parents take care of my sister my entire life... and I guess until now, I've taken it for granted. I knew and I even expressed my appreciation from time to time. But, until you're actually put in that situation, you can't fully understand what it means to be in their shoes. Part of me sort of looks forward to Monday when they will be home and I can go back to my usual [selfish] way of life. Another part of me sort of feels sorry for them.. that this is their way of life. I've never once seen my parents complain, or wallow in thir circumstances. I mean, sure everyone would give a kidney to see Kimmee be normal... but I often wonder how things would be different. Would I even be the same person I am? Probably not. The last bit of me, looks to the future anxiously... Some day in the future Kimmee could be in Jeremy and I's care. Wow... will our life be different.

I know being in a family like ours, has prepared me for a lot of things that life can throw. Each day, since I've been older now... I stop to thank the Lord for my parents. I don't think I could have asked for a better set. I love my parents, and I'm so grateful for all they do for me.... Jeremy... my sister... my family. They are two of the most generous people anyone could know. They face the twists and turns of life with "It's all in God's hands" or "It's not a surprise to God. Hew knew all about this...." mentality.

I pray that my parents will find a bunch of fun, and relaxation during their time in Boston! And it is will full appreciation that I write this blog. If you haven't told your parents today how much you love and appreciate them, I encourage everyone to take a bit of time and do so today.

Thanks MOM & DAD! You two are such great role models for life! You've taught me so much about life, changes, and marriage. I couldn't ask for 2 better people! I love you lots!

Kellee

Buried Alive!

Here I sit in our lovely small apartment buried under a bunch of boxes! Tomorrow is the 1st phase of the move! I've got a small entourage of people coming to help us move. For that I am extremely grateful!

That's where I'd like to focus.... I am so thankful for friends that we have been blessed with. I mean, we're moving during the week which made it difficult to find some people. But we have the sweetest friends who are always there to help. It doesn't matter when or where, they're always there.

I think everyone should have friends like that.

So, needless to say, if anyone is in the area and would like to have a great deal of fun tomorrow, we're starting around 9:30, we'll stop for lunch... and then hopefully we'll be finished! I can't imagine actually being there later than 1 or 2.... but... you never know. We'll take all the help we can get!!

All right, well I don't know if I will be able to post much until next week... Wednesday or so when we get the cable and internet turned on at the new place. So if anyone is looking for me, give me a call. I should have my cell phone with me!

Another Quick Deal?

I'm starting to get used to rushing around for exciting events in our lives! I'm having flashbacks of our wedding when we had 1 month to plan... but this time, we're moving in a week!

So here's how it started.... two weeks ago we realized we should just throw in the towel for house hunting for a year or two and just rent another apartment... but larger. Then we had a friend offer us their house to rent. Two days before it was to come off the market, it was sold. Bummer. Then, we looked at another apartment. We liked it so much that we put a deposit down and were wait listed. Yesterday Jeremy got a call saying it was available August 1. Yeah.. that's next Friday.

Thus... we're moving in a week! Eh... who needs more time than that I guess?! So, now, we'll have a little bit bigger place, we'll have room to actually have people over. So, I'm very excited! I love having people visit! So come on over... and be on the lookout for a card stating our new address very very soon. If you need it sooner, I still will have the same cell phone number so call me on that any time!

Furthermore if anyone is bored at all this week, they can come help me pack. Friday & Saturday we're going to take a lot of little things over there. And Monday the movers will take the big stuff. So anyone want to help, we're not going to refuse the help!

All right, well this is a picture of what the outside looks like we have a "ranch style" apartment. I will certainly post more pictures as they come!

Pushy Sales

So today I went out and about... I was looking at apartments, and gyms.

It's come to the front of our mind at the Flatt household that we need to be proactive against our gene pool. I have diabetes in my family tree, and Jer has heart disease and young heart attacks. Therefore, we've decided to look into joining a gym so we can get buff together! (And who doesn't like being buff!)

We've also come to realize we're quickly outgrowing our 1 bedroom apartment, and will probably need at minimum a 2 bedroom.

Needless to say, I've found 2 annoying types of sales people. The one who "could care less" and the other "the overzealous, gets paid probably on commission" sales rep. With the one who cares less, I think it's funny that they don't really mind if they make a sale or not. I can't decide if they're over confident, or if they just don't get paid on commission. The other one is the one that makes me nervous, and almost claustrophobic. It usually drives me away... I'm scared of those people. I usually just let Jeremy handle them.... I'm a pansey sometimes!

Have you ever encountered these people? What do you do? Any good stories?

Hope you have a good day. I'll keep you posted on what we decide on!

Callin' all wives

All right, Wives out there... young and old... anyone who has anything to share......

I know people read my last post... thought provoking, no? Yet no one left me a comment. Ok, I understand. This post will be an interactive post.

I've been pondering the whole "Love and Respect" relationship. Jeremy and I read it a while back.... and I've been thinking. Does anyone have any creative ways in which I could actively show respect in tangible ways to my husband, Jeremy!

I'm ready for the comments to come flooding in... or stories!

Thanks in advance!! I'm ready to show him some major major love in the way that meets his needs most!

Thanks!