What’s in a name?
It’s so crazy that I’ve been married for a month and one day already. Seriously, where does time go?
I love being married! If I really think about it, things are not much different then before. We already lived together and we go about our days pretty much the same. But there is something in the air…something comforting, something so right that just brings peace to my day. I was never comfortable with the word boyfriend (and when I was younger even the idea of boyfriend had me out the other door!) , I never said fiance, but I love that “husband” seems so natural with Jon. I guess that’s a good thing 
!
I officially in the eyes of the law became Mrs. P. yesterday. It’s a bit of a relief I must admit. I kind of felt as though I’d been living in limbo the last few weeks. Mrs. P. on the surface but it wasn’t really getting me anywhere signature wise. I didn’t know what name to say, what to sign, when to change my emails, etc. since I wasn’t “legal” yet. Getting my license yesterday was interesting because I wasn’t sure what to sign where and I finally looked at the lady and said “AH – who am I?!” Now that I’m officially Mrs. P. I can work to start becoming ONE person again! PHEW…
Millions of people have changed their names when they’ve gotten married, so it must be something you get used to! I’m finding so far that leaving messages or talking on the phone is the toughest. “Hi, this is Stacy M…..” is SO ingrained in my head, I’m not sure how it will get out! I have post it notes on BOTH my computer screens and my phone to remind me!!
We’ll see how long this takes!
Random Thought for a Monday
Yesterday, for some reason, it kept jumping out at me how Jon and I communicate with our greyhound Cole. I have no idea why 6+ years later this stood out to me, but it occurred to me that we pretty much make everything a question when we speak to him!
Top Questions for Cole:
- Do you want to go out?! (Sometimes also posed as: “Who wants to go out?!)
- Do you want to go for a walk?
- Are you hungry?
- Do you want your breakfast?
- Do you want a treat?!
- Do you want to go for a ride?!
- Is it time for your dinner?
- Where’s your squirrel?!
We were laughing because we thought of how it would sound if we just spoke to him any other way, I wound up shouting proper sentences at Jon to show examples (why I felt compelled to yell them, beats the heck out of me!).
The best is he’s totally on board with our questions – depending what it is he totally gets them and reacts just as if he were answering back. I think the best part is that side head tilt they do when you ask them the questions!
Alright, back to work. I have a case of the Mondays!
My Best Friend’s Wedding
Also happened to be mine… Approximately 3 weeks and 1 day I married the most amazing, patient, fun, understanding and loving man.
Photo Courtesy of Maria Vicencio Photography
My relationship with Jon made me realize that things in life are going to happen whether you realize it or not – and they will happen in their own way and at their own time. Our relationship has also made me a firm believer in fate. We met several times, and each time I laid eyes on him I was intrigued. When he was around, life was awesome! Butterflies always then, always now. Our paths crossed several times before we ended up together, but I thank my lucky stars that we are now married! I am one lucky lady.
Below are a few pictures from Maria Vicencio Photography (the most amazing and talented photographers, Maria & Drew!)
Our first glance on top of Federal Hill:
Photo Courtesy of Maria Vicencio Photography
A gorgeous view:
Photo Courtesy of Maria Vicencio Photography
Our awesome bridal party, we couldn’t have been surrounded by more love:
Photo Courtesy of Maria Vicencio Photography
I love this picture:
Photo Courtesy of Maria Vicencio Photography
I can’t wait for the rest of the pictures to be done – I am really looking forward to further piecing together the night! People really don’t joke when they say the night goes by in such a blur…
Married life is amazing!
How I feel today…
That’s all.
