Friday, November 21, 2003
How could I be this wasted only a week after returning from vacation?? I think I really underestimated the stress related to living with others. I'm adjusting to the rythms and lifestyles of Michelle's parents, and trying to maintain my own rythms in the middle of it. Not so easy. I'm sure it's still a heckuva lot easier than having to adjust to the rythm of life outside of the house you've lived in for the past 30 years, and having to deal with the stress of insurance adjusters, demolition contractors, architects, and construction companies.
As Michelle and I approach our 7th wedding anniversary next week, I realize that this situation is challenging our marriage in new ways. I've learned more about my selfishness lately. I've learned about how inflexible I can be sometimes. I've learned a lot more than that, but more things are being revealed to me daily . . . or is that hourly?
I'm hoping for a quality weekend with my wife. She's had a rough go of it at work lately, and adjusting to our new lifestyle is stressful for her too. I just want her to get some rest.
