A New Life...

Alex started his new position at his new store today! With the new position comes new work hours. Some (not all) of those new hours include DAY SHIFTS! I woke up this morning and Alex was already at work. It felt so strange to wake up and be alone. I was able to sleep in, shower, get ready, and take care of the boys this morning at my own pace. It was so low key and different - I liked it! I made the bed and opened all the windows. I went grocery shopping and did a few errands around town and I was home by 1 pm today. Then I cleaned and cleaned and deep cleaned around the house and did a few projects at the same time. I baked today and made a yummy dinner. Alex was home by 6:30 pm and we were able to have dinner together. It felt so good to get done what I needed to get done and know that at 6:30 when he got home everything was done and we could just relax. For our entire marriage we have lived separate lives (that sounds bad and really sad - and it is.) I was the early bird who was up at the crack of dawn, then worked all day and then early to bed. Alex was able to sleep in each day and hang out around the house until going to work at 2 pm. He worked until midnight or 1 am and then would go to bed in the wee hours of the morning. Finally, we can begin to get on the same schedule and live like normal people again. I am most looking forward to dinner together and the chance to make evening plans and see friends and family again. I am excited to not have the feeling of missing him all the time. I won't have to anymore because he'll be home with ME!