Daily Sweet

I really liked yesterday's sweet!  Ben texted me while I was at work (from 4-9 on a Saturday - yeah, no social life) and asked if I wanted to get some food after work.  Duh!  I always like eating out, but usually I'm the one who's bugging Ben about going to get food.  I stress out about dinner, so it's always better to just pick something up (which still doesn't happen too often).  Anyways, he picked In N Out - so yummy - and we actually ate there!  Most of the time, we both have so much crap going on, that it's best to just drive through and bring the food home, so we can get back to studying or whatever else we have going on.  But last night was special, I guess!  We had a little date at In N Out (and it was all Ben's idea - incredible!) Yeah, I know, we should go out more, but with me having work every Friday and Saturday night, it usually doesn't happen very much.  So last night was cute and it made a good end to the week - my final week of vacation.  Ughhhhhh! =]]

Daily Sweets

So the daily sweets from yesterday and today are pretty silly, but they count.  Haha.  So for those of you who know Ben, you know that he's incredibly sarcastic.  Even when he claims he's serious, he's always got that tinge of sarcasm to his voice, so you're never really sure if he's joking with you.  Luckily, this works for us - most of the time at least - haha.  Well yesterday, Ben gave me a sincere compliment.  Even though I tried to find the sarcasm in his voice, I couldn't!  He told me that I have been really good to him the past few days (with his school starting and life getting crazy again) and he was grateful.  I know - it's hard to imagine, but it happened!  And it was cute =]

Today, Ben actually let me take a nice nap.  Usually, if I try to take a nap with him around, he bugs me.  And I'm usually in a good mood and really patient with him - oh wait - that's a lie!  Yeah, I'm grumpy, he's annoying, and then we both end up mad.  It's a consistent pattern we have.  I like to call it love.  But anyways - TODAY he let me sleep in peace.  He came in only once and didn't keep waking me up even though I took like a 2 hour nap (which is such a waste of my day - haha).  It was amazing.  And I'm grateful for him being so nice to me.

Daily Sweet

So, my daily sweet for today was something pretty small, but it was one to add to the list.  I was REALLY bored at work tonight, and of course, I started texting Ben random things to try to keep me busy.  Usually I get one word responses with the hidden message "leave me alone" or sometimes just a straight up "leave me alone" because he's in the middle of something (usually studying) and needs to focus.  But today he humored me and responded nicely, and even took care of a few things for me even though I know he was trying to study all night.  While this may be something small, it was sweet and made me feel good while I was stuck at work.  Definitely worth a daily sweet. =]

"daily sweets"

I've decided to refer to my daily dose of cuteness from Ben as my "daily sweets."  Call it lame if you want, but I like it!  I forgot to do the one from yesterday, so I'll do 2 today.

So yesterday - the cute thing Ben did was clean up!  He totally cleaned out the study room- vacuuming and everything - while I was at work.   He even cleaned up some of my mess that has been there from one  of the many trips that we took in the past few weeks.  Yeah, it was dang nice to come home to an exceptionally clean room.

For today, Ben actually went grocery shopping with me.  And with minimal complaining!  He hates going with me to the grocery store, but today he went with.  I hate going by myself and having to make all of the decisions, and then come home and find out I got the wrong kind or forgot something.  It's super frustrating.  So it was really nice to have Ben with me to make some of those dumb decisions - like what kind of crackers to buy.  I get stressed out at the grocery store sometimes - I know - totally dumb.  But today was a lot easier being able to have Ben with me to make those decisions and get everything we need to have some decent food around here.  Yeah, pretty sweet of him. =]

Resolutions

I've been thinking a lot about New Years Resolutions - debating whether it's really worth it to make some and if I can really make and keep goals for an entire year.  I decided it's worth it to at least try - so that's what I'll do.  I'm making just a few so I don't overwhelm myself and get frustrated by the end of January.  I'm in the midst of finalizing these resolutions, but here are some of my ideas.

One will deal with getting in the best shape of my life (and maintaining it).  I will probably find my motivation through some of our wedding pictures.  I can definitely see the difference a year and a half can make!  Haha!  Details will be written and put up on my wall as soon as I figure out what will allow this to happen, so I can realistically be in shape and feeling good.

Another will deal with church, and the responsibilities/privileges I have regarding that.  More temple trips, consistent scripture reading & daily prayers will be a part of the improved New Year and these resolutions that I'll make.

Lastly - and this is my favorite - I'm going to try to write down one sweet thing each day that Ben does for me.  Now, I know the whole daily thing will be a little out of the question, since there are some days that Ben & I barely see each other - plus I'm a really bad noticer (is that even a word?), but I'll try.  Anyways, I want to have some record of the wonderful, simple things that my amazing husband does for me each day, so for the days when he's super annoying, I will have something to look at that will help me focus on the good in him. =]  I'm hoping this will help me notice the little things better, and help me find motivation and desire to be a better wife.  And I'm going to try to post them here, since I spend way too much time on the computer already - I might make myself more useful on this thing.  And maybe it'll motivate someone else to do the same!

I'll start with one today..

So, Ben & I both rarely have the opportunity to sleep in without any obligations that we have to get to.  With work, school, and everything else going on, one or both of us are usually up and at it each morning (and most of the time out of the door without ever seeing each other).  Well, this morning was the lucky exception.  Being at Ben's parents' house, and not having to be anywhere until 1:00, we were both able to enjoy sleeping in.  Ben, being the cute husband he is, cuddled with me all morning while we were both in and out of sleep.  Now you may think this is no big deal, but for those of you who know Ben, you know that he is NOT a cuddler.  So, for the 1st day of the year, Ben's cute moment was when he cuddled with me all morning.  I'd say it was a good start to 2012. =]

(Bear with me for anything I may put in the future as part of this resolution.  Sometimes I have to take what I can get from my crazy, goofy husband.)

I should watch this everyday =]

Crazy Life

Crazy past few weeks.  My typical schedule looks like this...School: Monday - Thursday; Work: Mondays & Thursday - Saturday nights.  Not too bad.  I go to school, have work a few nights, and typically have about 2 days of down time to catch up and regroup for the next week.

But not recently.  Three weeks ago, we were required, as a class, to go to a Dental Hygiene convention in Salt Lake City on Friday & Saturday.  It was scheduled from 8-5, which really means 6:30 am - 6:30 pm.  Yeah, totally sucked.  There goes my 2 days of relaxing for the week.  Luckily we got out early on Saturday, but I still had work that night, so it wasn't really a break.

For the past 2 weeks, my school has decided to add on Friday classes.  I don't know how it is for you, but having classes all day, 5 days a week, SUCKS.  Like school isn't stressful enough, we need to add a couple 5 day weeks to our already crazy, intense program.  Since when did we have to make-up classes for Thanksgiving break?? (which, by the way, is only Wednesday & Thursday).  Geesh!

Next on the list..crazy work week.  This week, instead of working 16 hours, I'll be working 30.  Yes - almost double what I'm already working.  Yes, I get myself into this, but I can't help the fact that I don't want to be stressed about money.  I figure a week of stress at work will be less stress at the end of the month...or when Christmas comes, or when I really want a cheeseburger at In-N-Out.  You can see what my priorities are. =]

The only plus side about having a crazy life right now, is the fact that Ben's schedule is just as crazy as mine.  He has tests, papers, presentations and club meetings almost constantly.  He's in both the Dental club and Finnish club presidencies...who knew my man was so involved? =]]  Not only that, but he has started taking a DAT (Dental Admission Test) prep class and has somewhat started studying for the test he'll take in Spring.  Yikes!

So, yes, life is busy.  Life is crazy.  Life is stressful.  But hey, that's life, right?  I'd rather be living this crazy life than hanging around making and eating cake pops, brownies, cookies and other delicious treats constantly...oh waiiiit...I'd definitely rather be doing that.  Oh well..at least I'm in better shape NOT having time to make and eat those things all the time.  I'll count my blessings! =]]]