The Kind of Wife I Want to Be

Considering the fact that i’m getting married in 123 days (WHAT?!) I thought it was a good idea to write this post while I still have the chance. I not only want to document my feelings on what it means to be a wife, but I want to write about the type of wife I want to be.

I plan to look back from time to time, through the years, as a reminder of my wifey goals. 😉 Here goes…

 

-First thing is that I never want to fall asleep angry with him. We are gonna continue to work out our problems right then and there, and then laugh at how dumb the whole thing was.

-If I see something bothering him I want to be there for him and continue to be his shoulder to cry on.

-I want to listen quietly to what he’s saying without interrupting or assuming.

-I want to tell him that I admire all the things he does for me and how hard he works. I want him to know that I notice what he does.

-I want to greet him with a hug and a kiss even if I have a million other things going on.

-I want to master juicy chicken for him…because he hates it dry. *eye roll*

-I want to make sure he has fresh clean socks and clothes to wear everyday.

-When he comes home from work I want him to be walking into a home that’s relaxing, quiet, and stress free…because I know he’s probably gonna be tired. Also, dinner to be made or in the process.

-I want to remember that i’m not the only person in his life and remind him to hangout with his friends and family often.

-I wanna date him even-though we’ll already be married. Surprise him with his favorite candy and a movie night or something like that.

-I want to go to church with him, pray with him, and study the Bible with him.

-I want to continue to be spontaneous with him…random trips and adventures!

-I want to have time to myself where I can do the things I love so that I can stay happy.

-I want to go out with my gal pals and maybe even continue to go on girl’s trips.

-I want to create a home that’s filled with love and laughter.

-I want to forgive him for not putting things back where they belong (or for not closing kitchen cabinets).

-While we’re building a family I want to remember that he was my husband first…and he’ll be the one i’ll be with for the rest of my life…long after our kids move out.

-I want to remember that he has ADHD. So, booger flinging is gonna happen and i’m gonna continue to be disgusted by it…but i’m still gonna love him.

-I want to help make him be the man he wants to be and be supportive of his hobbies.

-I want to make wise money decisions with him. If there’s a disagreement then we will write out our reasons for our thoughts and come to a mutual agreement.

 

Thanks for reading! …I can’t wait to look back on this post. 🙂

Also, I hope you liked some of our engagement photos.

❤ Maria Magdeline

Wedding Dress Shopping!

I am so happy to say that I have found my dress! There’s less than 5 months until the wedding…so having my dress has taken off a lot of stress. I can’t wait til’ it gets here! 🙂 

I searched, with my awesome future mother-in-law, for a dress at a bridal shop that was having a closeout sale. I had found a dress that I really liked, but it was way over my budget. *sad face* She was so nice to shop with though!

Then, I went to David’s Bridal. (I wonder who David is lol…anyways) My mom and 2 older sisters helped me pick out some gowns. I had like 10 gowns in my fitting room…I didn’t get to try all of them on. Way too many

I ended up choosing the last dress I put on. I loved it!

However, the next morning I was having second thoughts about the dress…which was awful because it was already being paid for. So, I was freaking out because due to the special payment I couldn’t switch my dress. I wanted to give up on the wedding in that moment…haha! After being on hold on the phone for too long I decided to just go back to David’s Bridal and try on some more dresses. My dad and my long time friend Lauren…who is one of my bridesmaids…came along.

Without even knowing it…I ended up pulling my dress, that I chose the day before, off the rack to try on. I guess it was just meant to be. 🙂 I did try on some other dresses, but I decided to stick with the one I already chose.

And NO! You will not being seeing the dress until the wedding.

Here are some more images from the day. These dresses were just OK…so they didn’t win.

Many thanks to Lauren for taking my camera and getting some good memorable shots. I’ll be going to Walmart today to get them printed.

❤ Maria Magdeline

A December Engagement

Yup, that’s right! I’m engaged. I said YES!

On December 5th at Kona Grill my bestfriend proposed to me…and I didn’t expect it at all. 🙂

Last year’s anniversary

In case you didn’t know, December fifth is our anniversary. So, the night he popped the question we were celebrating our 2 year.

First, we saw a movie at the theater. The whole time he seemed sorta nervous. He was shaking a lot lol, but I just thought maybe it was because he always shakes his legs when he’s excited or anxious. So, the thought of him proposing wasn’t in my head. Plus, he told me to expect a proposal near New Years…haha! mhmmm.

Anyways, after the movie we went to Kona Grill. He was still super shaky and quieter than usual. We ordered our food and then he left to go outside. I think he said he needed some air.

When he came back in I was browsing the internet on my phone. He kept telling me to stand up. I was like “why?” haha! He said, “just stand up!” So, I stood up and he got down on one knee.

I don’t remember much in that moment…I don’t even think I was breathing. I know the lady standing next to me was hyperventilating and there was a lot of screaming going on.

Everyone was happy for us. We got yummy champagne on the house and someone bought us some celebratory drinks. It was a bit more than I could handle, but it’s the thought that counts…right?

I’m so thankful for all of the love and support we’ve been given. 🙂 We’re so happy and thanking God everyday for just…everything.

Our wedding planning has already begun. We’ve found the church for our ceremony and little reception…and we know that we’ll be husband and wife before the end of May 2016.

❤ Maria Magdeline

About Me

Welcome to my blog! If you haven’t already guessed…my name is Maria. Do I remind you of the West Side Story? Maybe. Did you just meet me(a girl named Maria)? Yes. Do you know how to solve a problem like me? You might.

I am a maker of many things. From sculpting, sketching, oil painting…to crocheting, embroidering, knitting, and sewing. If you walk into an art or craft store and ask me if I know how to do something…the answer will probably be yes. Will I need classes if i’m clueless…nope. I prefer to teach myself.

I have a loving boyfriend of nearly 2 years (on December 5, 2015). Being the youngest of 3 girls growing up was a lovely adventure. I would never change the birth order. Haha 😉

I am growing each day and learning a lot along the way. You can follow me on Instagram at Mmp2694 for post updates!

Check back often!

❤ Maria Magdeline