Living Apart

I got to thinking and did a little math.

Out of the 6 years and 3 months that we have been married,

Eric and I have lived in seperate states for approximately 8 of those months.

For the most part, we were lucky enough to see each other on the weekends

(and have free mobile-to-mobile, thank goodness),

but holy, moly that's a lot.

10.6% of our marriage spent living apart.

He doesn't even have a "typical" traveling job.

He's a buyer for a manufacturing company for goodness sakes!

However, I will take what I'm given,

complain a little,

and then think about what I learned from all of this time apart.

1. My deepest respect and empathy goes to all single mothers, widows, wives of men in the airforce (go Stefanie!), etc.

2. We are stronger than we think we are.

3. Cell phones are a blessed invention.

4. I shouldn't take having the greatest husband for granted so much. Appreciate and love him a little more.

5. It's time to cash in on those frequent flyer miles and hotel rewards (together).

Glad that tonight you will be home and living with us again, E!

Our welcome home gift to you:
A week long project--
11 completed puzzles adorning the table (the big one's on the floor).