Weekend Wrap-Up

Hmm...so nothing too exciting or marvelous happened this weekend.
Friday--> I babysat for two adorable little kids from 12-5. One was 2 and the other 7, I got her and her bestfriend afterschool. It was nice to have the extra money, Colton and I are going to use it at the fair tomorrow. After babysitting, I got home and Colton and his friends went longboarding through Dallas, so I just went to bed early for work the next morning.
Saturday--> Worked. Then went grocery shopping, rented Leatherheads, made enchiladas, watched leatherheads. (all with Colton since he has nights off now.)
Sunday--> Worked all day, came home, went on a long walk with Colton and Chuck and played at the park, watched Iron Man.
Speaking of...
CHUCK-DATE






he is 16 weeks old today. He looks so big compared to the first pictures on here of him. He looks more and more like a beagle everyday.

DARES: They are interesting...lately it has been alot of lists and things which are not at all interesting to write about. Today's dare is to greet each other in a different way. This will be fun. haha.

It's been a while...

Not a LONG time, but it has felt like it. To be perfectly honest, I have just not felt like writing.

I am scared.



I have never worried about school before and this semester I feel like I am slowly dying. I have NEVER failed a test before, and I did this semester. I completely BOMBED a test Thursday, and I would honestly be shocked if I even made a 40. (really.) I thought I made an "A" on one test and made an 84. *sigh* I have just been doing terrible (for me). I took my online Spanish test, and the teacher expected us to answer 30 multiple choice questions, 2 essays, watch a 5 min video and answer questions, all in one hour. What?! Failed that one too. (Maybe I just made a low "C" we will see)



I feel like I am always busy and have no time to do anything. I need to make a day, or just a half of a day that I devote to myself, or my relationship. Time to take a bubble bath and relax, time to breathe, time to dream, time to take care of things for myself...not housework, not homework, not stressful time, not planning time...just time.

So, I promise Colton and I have been doing way better at our dares than I have about writing about them. Where did I leave off? I think it was just day 2. His "special surprise" was a long stem red rose waiting for me on my car windshield when I got off work...I bought him a pecan pie. Day 3 was to "buy something special" that tells your spouse you were thinking of them. I got him guitar pics, and he bought me the Green Bags. tehe. See I was up late watching TV and an infomercial for these "green bags" came on. They are supposed to keep your fruits & veggies fresh longer. I almost bought them, and realized "we do not need these, Jessica" later that week, at walmart...There they were. I was in awe. But again, I did not buy them. Colton and I just joke about them everytime we go in. Seriously, they are hysterical.

Day 4 we just had to contact each other at some point during the day to let them know we were thinking about each other. We do this usually, so it wasn't a big deal. Day 5 and 6 were about watching how you react to situations and arguments, and making a list about prioritizing your time (something I desperately needed). Today is another "on our own dare" where the other doesnt see it, and we dont talk about it. we are supposed to make 2 lists. One with qualities we admire in our spouse, the other in "irriatating" things. We dont talk about them. We just make them and hide them.

=)

It has been a very interesting and eye-opening. I highly recommend this to any couple.

That's all for now, I'll give a weekend update on Monday.

Dare to again?

Yesterday's dare went so smooth. No harsh words were exchanged.
Today's is to continue yesterday's dare AND do one random act of kindness.
=D
This should be very interesting.

Weekend Wrap-up
Friday: Colton and I went shopping together and I got a pair of New Balance tennis shoes for $21 at Shoe Pavillion since they are closing. Then we went to Studio Movie Grill and saw "Eagle Eye" which totally ROCKED.
Saturday: Worked, then Hailey and Taylor brought Sadie and we took them to the dark park (we=Chuck and I, colton went fishing with his daddy). It was hysterical to watch my little 7 1/2 pounder take on Great Danes, Labs, and Golden Retrievers.
Sunday: Worked all day. Studied.

Today we are going to watch the DVD of our wedding and have a big dinner with both our families.

We've taken the dare

Since seeing previews of the movie "Fireproof" with Kirk Cameron I have been intrigued by this "love dare" situation. So...I bought the book. I know, Colton and I have only been married for 3 1/2 months, but we have been together for 6 1/2 years (as of yesterday). Like any couple, we could use a "refresher" I thought the concept of the book was neat. Read a chapter a day (like 2 pages which is good bc Colton hates to read) that incorporates scripture and take the "daily dare", then write about it together.
We started today. I read the chapter and left the book for Colton to read when he woke up. Todays dare: Patience. Do not say anything negative to your spouse.
So far it has been easy, I havent seen him much. He called me about getting syrup all over the couch and ruining a pillow (which is a whole other story in itself). he was calm and chose his words very wisely.
=) I think this is going to be fun.