My life as I know it
My life is so different from what it was three short years ago when we were first married. It’s so cliche, but where did the time go?
I’ve remained in contact with many friends from home and those from during my time at college in South Carolina. Although still in contact with many people, I haven’t seen most of them in a few years. Out of those friends I still see regularly when I visit my parents in my home town, all of them are single except for one who is married. And I am the only one with children. On top of this, none of my college friends are married. I am definitely at a different spot in my life where sleeping in past seven on the weekends and running errands from 1 to 3 pm just doesn’t happen. None of my friends can relate to this way of life.
One of my bridesmaids, Lynae, is vacationing on Emerald Isle in a few weeks. I haven’t seen her in almost three years. We went through it all during our four years in college. We were teammates, roommates, classmates, and friends. She was the first person I told I planned on marrying Charlie.
Although a part of every aspect of my life for four years, sadly, Lynae doesn’t know anything about me now. I care for my husband and two small children: cooking dinner, folding laundry, using sippy cups, and changing diapers are everyday activities for me.
When Lynae walks into my house in a few weeks I hope she won’t feel out of place.
Did you ever feel like you were at a different stage in life than your friends?
I was in your friends’ position – I got married and had kids later than they did. I think my best friend from high school had four kids before I was even married! It did make it a little weird to visit her with all the kids running around while I was still single, but we were good enough friends that it wasn’t a deal breaker. Good luck with the upcoming visit!