50 days of marriage.

Written by Tam.
Time has flown! Some days it feels like we've been married for forever and some days I think "Woah, it hasn't even been 2 months?" (But I don't mean that in a bad way whatsoever). These have been 50 of the best days of my life. And man have I learned a lot. Is everybody ready for 50 things I've learned & enjoyed?! Here goes...
1. Dating is so much more fun when you're married.
2. Saying "goodnight" is splendid because it isn't attached to "goodbye" anymore.
3. Sometimes we argue over stupid things...but we are more inclined to fix it because we're living in the same place.
4.  I feel like a real live homemaker by cleaning, doing laundry, and cooking (and I like it).
5. I have someone to help me clean up after I make a huge mess in the kitchen. (because I fed him!)
6. I actually enjoy Ammon's fav video game.
7. I have a really cool new family-in-law.
8. When I get scared at night because of strange noises, I have someone to hold onto and say "honey, I'm scared"...and then he talks me out of my panic.
9. So far, being married isn't half as difficult as I was told it would be.
10. I had habits I needed to work on that I least expected (like putting the lid down on the toilet, because it really bothers Ammon when it's up...haha! Go figure!).
11. Valentine's day is a million times better when you're married.
12. I never have to worry about being alone on Valentine's day again.
13. The desire to go home after work or school is increased tenfold if I know my husband is at home waiting for me.
14. When I'm cold at night I can stick my cold feet on Ammon's legs and wrap myself up in him until I get warm.
15. Getting up in the morning is a million times more difficult when there is a snuggly, handsome, warm man in your bed.
16. Boys hock loogies a lot.
17. It's really nice to have someone to make your breakfast/lunch for you when you're running late for work/school.
18. I still have to text Ammon during the day to tell him I miss him.
19. I really like receiving flowers.
20. My husband can spend at least 4 hours straight on a video game without even getting up to use the bathroom.
21. It's really fun to shave a man's face for him.
22. Sharing a bed is a lot easier than I thought...In fact, I don't know if I could possibly sleep alone again.
23. I still don't feel like I can say "I love you" enough.
24. Date night doesn't really end until you fall asleep.
25. Fitting into a family ward is more difficult than anticipated.
26. Avoiding baby-hunger is more difficult than anticipated.
27. Ammon has a LOT of ties.
28. Going to the temple is like the best date ever.
29. It's really difficult to not eat like a man when you live with a man.
30. I feel a lot prettier since I've been married.
31. It's fun to have Ammon drive "my" car...since it's both of ours now.
32. When we see family, we usually come home with armfuls of food and extra stuff because everyone wants to help the poor married couple.
33. I thought I would be more motivated in my school efforts after I was married....wrong.
34. Sometimes I miss my family, but I am always ready to come home with just Ammon after visiting. (that's not mean to be a blow to my family at all).
35. Grocery shopping is fun. (aside from the paying part)
36. I miss Ammon when he's across the room.
37. Ammon is soooo handsome. Even with morning breath and bed head.
38. Having a fireplace is really romantic.
39. Being single was NOT fun. It's a good thing we didn't realize how "not fun" it was until we were married.
40. Maybe making a list of 50 was a little over the top.
41. Living in a house instead of an apartment is fantastic.
42. Having someone to pray with at night is really special.
43. Having someone to read scriptures with at night is also really special, especially when I'm feeling too tired to read, because then he can read to me.
44. Ammon really really likes me.
45. It's confusing to have a new name, because until you go through the crazy process of changing it, you have to play double agent for a while. I still have some places that I'm Peterson and some places that I'm Nelson.
46. Ammon and I are more alike than I even thought. And we laugh ALL the time.
47. The last thing we do before we sleep is kiss and the first thing we do in the morning is kiss. It's a great routine.
48. Sometimes I'm caught off guard by some challenges.
49. I am always caught off guard by discovering even more benefits of being married.
50. I really do love my husband more each day. :)!

Wow. That was long. And for the record...Ammon is stilllllll on that game. But,
51. All I have to do is put my arms around him and he will abandon his game in an instant. Aww...Good husband. ;)