Looking on Facebook I see the test "what age will you get married." Looking back at when I got married somewhat startled me because I was married when I was 21! I never thought that I would be married at 21, so I just kinda start when I think about it. I don't think I was too old or too young. It happened when it was suppose to happen. Still though, it does surprise me to say that I was married at 21. At 21 that was not where I thought I would be in my life. I figured 24 or 25 would be the age I would get married at. Now I just think about how I only have 1 kid and I've been married for 4 years, this year.
Life often throws you for a loop, especially when you are the one telling life how it's going to be. That's how I was, and it was a very rude awakening to discover that yes, I can do whatever I want, but that doesn't mean I should.
Even though I never thought I would be married at 21, I am so happy I was, and so happy that I have my beautiful, fun little Nicole. Maybe it's bad to say, but she's my reason for getting up some mornings. Scott is too, but only because he's the one who wakes me up in the morning.
I'm glad I got married when I did. There are so many things that I have been able to improve with myself and change because I was married. I'll let Scott decide if I'm better or worse with the changes.
So, did you get married when you thought you would? Did you think you would be doing something besides being married? Was it later than you thought?
1 year ago
We got married the same summer as you, and apparently I was the same age as you also- 21. At the time I didn't think it was that young, and I didn't have anyone telling me it was too young, even though i'm sure some might have thought it. I can't honestly say if it was a good or bad thing to get married at 21, but it wasn't like I was going to say to Ryan let's wait 4 years until I'm 25. Sometimes I wish I could have done more things before I get married, but I also don't think that marriage should be the end all of everything, that just because you are married doesn't mean everything has to stop. I am a completely different person than I was 4 years ago, and I owe that to marriage. It has been very hard, but I think in the long run we will look back and realize that the hard times shape who we are. I agree with you, Ethan is often my reason for getting out of bed in the morning, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing, they are our motivation in life and give us something to look forward to through the mundane/not so fun parts of life.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree Andrea. Also, I didn't know we were the same age!
ReplyDeleteHa ha! I didn't think 21 was young to get married but now I look back and it seems so young! Now I think 27 was a great age, but I did think I would have kids before I was 30! I guess you never know what's going to happen, huh? Just enjoy the ride!
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