The first 3 months:marriage, pregnancy, and buying our first home

Well it is not for everyone, but for those of you who know what you want and want it NOW... my blog is for you :)  Some call it impulsive and reckless at times- but that is what I meant by the Mess part of my title.  I don't believe that we are meant to be mentally prepared for everything life hands us.

My favorite room of our new house

We really never had any set plans for any for this all to happen so quickly- although I could tell it was what we both wanted when we slumped a little after getting the first negative test (false negative of course).  I feel very blessed we were trusted with all of this responsibility.  We never thought we would be able to have a nice wedding and go on a honeymoon, and then we did.  We never thought we would get pregnant easily (based on medical reasons) and then we did.  And I definitely never thought buying a house would come this fast for us, but again God has provided us with all of these gifts , and we are just doing are best to accept them with grace.

Our 1974 Cape Cod (I think)

It can be tough to remember that while people may roll their eyes when they hear a couple so soon into marriage taking all this on, I have to stop and smell the roses and just say "thank you" for all we have been given.  We are bonding so much as a couple over all of these things, and the newlywed bliss is still the same I have to believe. We are trying our best to not take any time alone together for granted during these nine months, but then again I think that is the beauty of most Army relationships...you never do.

Tom's Epic Bookshelves- his favorite part of the house!

So I would have to say, the first three months have been pretty enlightening- I am finding myself growing up finally ( not completely) and it is kinda nice.  I have SO much to learn at this point, trust me I know.  But maybe you can avoid some of my mistakes I have already made...I'll have to do a post on things to NOT do when home buying soon... I have a long list.

~the damsel