{32 weeks}
Sunnies: JC Penney similar, Blouse & Shorts: Forever 21, Shoes: Target, Purse: thrifted
Ian and I were driving around the other day and I kept getting all crazy.
Like, super high-strung x10.
"Park there."
"You can go, the light turned green."
"You can't just stop in the middle of the road."-- I am right on that one.
I'd like to blame this one on pregnancy, but I'm embarrassed to admit that this is just one of the more unpleasant parts of me that has always been there.
One of the things I love about Ian is that he is the complete opposite of me in that way.
He's the most easygoing, carefree person on the planet. He's always having a great time and he rarely gets impatient.
And then there is me.
I see me as cautious, good, considerate of others, and detail oriented. While others see me as nervous, pessimistic, controlling, high-strung, annoying, etc.
Having a spouse not only helps you recognize these traits as flaws that need improving, but he can also help balance you out and enjoy more of life : )
Like when we were driving that day and he said,
"You just need to take a deep breath... in life!"
Ha. He seriously never talks to me so bluntly like that (because he knows I'm super sensitive and will probably cry) but you know what? He was right that time.
I really need to not worry so much about things!
Thank you sweet husband, for keeping me sane and making me do fun spontaneous things that might even be against the rules!
What about you? Are you like me? Is there someone in your life that helps calm you down when you get too crazed? Or are you that person always looking for a good time?
i swear, you and i were separated at birth! i am so high strung over nonsense that even I am annoyed at myself most of the time... (;
ReplyDeleteHaha, you sound just like me!
ReplyDeleteMy personality is a lot like that so I can completely sympathize - there can be good things (being high strung and detail oriented makes me a productive achiever type person, which is good for work), but it's also good to have a husband that points out when it's getting the best of you...
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit on you! The hi-lo top is so fun with the bump.
I am definitely more like you & my friends are the ones who do that for me. Even when they aren't with me & I'm feeling uptight about something, I just think "Remember what so-&-so said...you need to relax Taylor!"
ReplyDeleteAND another cute outfit. LOVE IT.
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I am totally like you!! And so is my husband. We are a high strung driving couple, lol! Follow me on twitter, girl! @shelleybells07
ReplyDeleteI can definetly relate. My hubby is the only one that can reign me back to sanity. He's so patient, I'm quite grateful that he puts up with me ;)
ReplyDeleteWe married good men. Very good men. I was trying to get all girly on Matt one day and he literally looked at me and said, "Are you trying to start a fight with me?" Whoa. Heart check.
ReplyDeleteLove you. You are beautiful. And yes, take a deep breath often because we will be training our children in a very short amount of time to do the same and they can only do it if we do :)
<---- High strung. Also hyper, but only at night when my hubby wants to go to sleep. Haha! Gotta love our men
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Trust me Sarah, I am in many ways just like you. My husband is sensitive, caring, funny and usually pretty easy going and likes to make the best of things. I am on the other hand blunt, easily annoyed and can be really harsh with my words.
ReplyDeleteIts taken a while to learn how to communicate with each other, and I will admit we are getting a lot of valuable help from a counselor. Im sure once Greyer comes it will challenge you in other unique ways. Like you and Ian, my husband and I are very opposite from each other. It makes challenges for sure, but it also balances us out when it works.
sounds just like me and my aaron! I literally do that in the car almost every time he drives... AH! I wish I could stop haha But, lucky for me, aaron is definitely the opposite of me. I love it. haha
ReplyDeletelove the polka dot blouse! so cute.
ReplyDeletehaha my husband is so easygoing too but im not sure about impatient with me. I was way way too emotional when I was pregnant that I would cry because the dishes are dirty. true story!
ReplyDeletesuch a cute outfit especially with that cute baby bump!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to have a husband that loves you through your faults and calms you down! Really hope I find a man like that someday. Because we as women are not always perfect, have days of neediness, irrational thinking, get anxious, etc… Thanks for always reminding us about real life.
ReplyDeleteoh sarah... i feel like you guys are so similar to us! wish you lived closer! ha jay and ian sound like they might need each other ;) and i already know i love you! ha
ReplyDeleteseriousl laughed out loud when i read this post. thought i was reading about myself & my husband. seems we have married very opposite personalities but what joy it is when there easy going spirit invades our impatient direction giving. i'm sure your husband is as patient as mine in those moments....but i too look back on them and have to just laugh at myself. i'm insane sometimes.
ReplyDeletealso on another note. we just moved to portland. we have been here just 2 weeks!