FOB Married and Ready for Duty. But What Does That Mean?

Oh dear. What am I doing here on the blogosphere? This is really not my style, primarily because I am tech sav deficient. In fact, computers are actually afraid of me. But I just became a new wife, fob from January 1; and I'm a little antsy about my new life. I have a new name and a new role and am struggling to create a somewhat new identity to go along with those things.

Going from single gal to bride was thrilling. But going from bride to wife is a little scary. What will I make for dinner? Was it zucchini or parsnips he said he didn't like? He hates dessert? Fantastic! I'm a terrible baker and training for a half marathon so we don't need those half dry/half gooey cupcakes lying around anyway.

We moved in together a few months before the wedding and already went through some of the growing pains. But now those pains, even though mild in nature, are so much more permanent. I really think about it now when I want to toss my jeans on his side of the bed or when he neatens my stack of mail and gently reminds me that it's been there for over a week. "Whoa! This is for real", I often think to myself. We even have a joke when things get tense or annoying: "Only 50 more years!", which has now turned into, "only 49 more years, 11 months and 4 days!" Our good humor is one of the things I treasure most about our relationship....er, marriage. (This will take some getting used to.)

And I want to make it the absolute best that it can be. We're excited now and thrilled to see one another at the end of every day. But maybe it won't always be that way. Or maybe it will. But how can we endeavor to even reach such a goal? How do we keep it fresh and fun and romantic and joyful?

Christian, my husband, is a big foodie. In fact, we both are and it's been a central theme in our relationship from day 1. Also, I love to cook and sometimes do a pretty decent job. So for my first act, I'm just gonna keep him fed and hope he enjoys the "experiments"! On tonight's dance card: chicken marsala with roasted potatoes and brussels sprouts. If it turns out well, I'll post the recipe tomorrow. But if not, I'll post his reaction for entertainment value.