85 days...

I am so excited, because the day is drawing near. So many things have been going on with us, lately, and none of them have to do with the wedding. I came to visit my fiance for a couple of weeks, decorate our new place, and make it feel more like home. It only took a few days to get this place whipped into shape. There are still some things we want to do, but they're minor.

It's so funny how I came to Merrillville on "vacation" and was called in to work. I had to substitute teach today. Of course I went, because I love that place; the kids are wonderful, and the people are great. Besides, I made some money. It's like daycare. Kind of... Anyhow, this morning, my fiance got up, with me, and made my lunch. I don't know if it was the love or the bread from Hostess, but it was the best turkey sandwich I'd ever eaten. He had even cut it into triangles. So cute. He made a comment, as he handed me a Starbucks' frappaccino. "I could get used to being a house husband." (He works as a music/french teacher and the school is on spring break this week) I laughed, thinking there's no way I'd trade places with him and become the primary bread winner. Anyhow, I only have a few credits left, before graduation, and I just may have an opportunity to be hired at the school that I love so much. That would be hot! Then, my husband-to-be and I would be set.

I did check in with my planner, earlier, just to see how things were coming along. He told me that he continues to find things that he thinks would look wonderful in my wedding. I completely trust him as a designer and a friend. We've known each other our entire lives, so he knows all of the things I love. That's a major plus, because I didn't give him much vision to build off of, and he's nailed everything so far, choosing things for me.

Earlier this week, my fiance and I had our first marriage couseling session with the officiating minister. I think we were intimidated, going in, because we knew not what to expect. But after sitting through an hour and a half of great advice, helpful exercises, and encouragement, we left ready to delve into the blissful picture of marriage the minister had painted for us. We went to dinner, afterwards, and discussed our feelings further. We agreed that we thought the wedding was going to be awesome, but now, we can't wait until the wedding, because we are so excited about the marriage to come following the ceremony and celebration.

Because of the new job opportunity, I'm moving in a month before my originally planned date. Now, I get more quality time with my fiance, and I'll get a good head start on making the place ours, instead of me fitting in. But I guess it wouldn't have completely been that way, since we did decorate together. We decided on a European style of decor and are loving it. We couldn't wait until we were finished to invite his parents over to see what we've done so far. It was kind of like a kid who colors or draws something and brings it to his parents to see what he'd created.

We're counting down to a new beginning...