The weekend

We had the most perfect weekend! No we didn't do anything fancy, no we didn't dress up and go out on the town, we just enjoyed being together, the beautiful weather and the simple things. Saturday morning we woke up and had breakfast together at our favorite breakfast spot in Sneads Ferry, and then took a drive (with the windows down, sunroof open and great tunes) along the water and looked at houses.

Then we came home and cleaned the cars (once again, not fancy) but while we were doing it I kept thinking these are the things I missed most about Aaron being deployed. Crazy, I know (cleaning cars) Not just cleaning cars, but simple chores that are so much more enjoyable when you are with your favorite person!

* The positive things about being married to a Marine are enjoying Saturday afternoon chores and other silly things that some people don't think twice about. Yes, Aaron is gone a lot and will continue to be over the next year until he deploys again and then again the next year, but I know that when he is home we will embrace every moment and make the time we do have together that much better.

The rest of the afternoon was spent playing with the dog in the front yard, chatting with neighbors, and ended with Aaron mowing the yard and me enjoying my new Country Living Magazine on our porch swing. Sounds sort of corny, but in my mind it was a perfect day!



So for now I will continue to (try) to embrace the positive things that the Marine Corps bring to our lives! (Like enjoying boring chores!) And not taking my time with Aaron for granted.