Hubby Tag

What is his name: James Lorin Jex

How long have you been married: 5 years

How old is he? 28

Who eats more? James, unless we are eating chips, mmm.

Who said I love you first? James did. Except the exact words went something like, "I love your trash."

Who is taller? James, even though I think I am as tall as him sometimes.

Who sings better? I definitely sing more, he does have a killer rendition of "Sunshine on My Shoulder Makes Me Happpeeeeee!"

Who is smarter? That's hard...In terms of politics, current affairs, history, The Gospel, geography, lots of those types of things, James is hands down, BUT english, spelling, writing, grammer, GPA, I am.

Whose temper is worse? I think we are pretty even. We are pretty laid back, but can both get pretty "passionate" when it's time for that too.

Who does the laundry? Both of us...I have to say he has never made me feel like the house cleaning etc is "my job" he definitely contributes--it's a team effort, thank heavens!!!

Who does the dishes? I can honestly say I think James does more than I do...I guess you could say if the dishes are in the sink, and the counter is wiped off and clear, I feel like it's "clean" so he usually does them.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? looking at the bed, I do.

Who cooks dinner? What's that? Oh, Cafe Rio usually.

Who drives? James always. I can count on one hand the times I have driven, when we're together.

Who is more stubborn? That's me, for sure.

Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Lately, James...I have been VERY impressed:)

Whose parents do you see the most? Probably mine, but we see both quite a bit. We actually truly enjoy spending time with our fams!!! We are blessed.

Who has more friends? I actually collect best friends so I would have to say me. James has his group from high school and they pretty much stick together.

Who has more siblings? James...He is right in the middle of 8.

Who wears the pants in the family? You know, I think I am in one leg and James is in the other. (it's a pretty hilarious sight)I have really tried to be sensitive of his easy going personality and tried not to dominate...Cause we all know I can be farely "bold," to understate things.
I love my Jamous. I feel pretty blessed to be on this adventure with him. We have had our share of hard times, but I am grateful that our struggles have brought us closer, and at the end of the day, I just die for a good snuggle. I mean really, I have learned to love Glen Beck and softened up to talk radio (it drives me a little crazy) and he can appreciate turning on "Home Alone" for the gazillionth time just because it feels good. What more can you ask for?
I tag: Mel, Elise, Wendy, Steph, Hill, Suzy, Marie, Shanna, Kiner.

Grateful Girl (read bold part if its too long for you)

I am soo grateful for my Hunny, James. To be really honest, when I read so many people talking about how their husband is just perfect and life is perfect and their kids are perfect, blah blah blah (sorry) I get a little gagging sensation and a nauseous feeling!! I told you I was being honest. I think because I adore people who are real. Genuine. Comfortable realizing that life in fact isn't always "perfect."

Don't get me wrong, I strongly, STRONGLY believe that our way of thinking, talking, interacting truly can "attract" more tragedy or more fulfillment into our lives---but the reality is, we are learning. Therefore, we can't possibly think 100% positive all the time and have nothing but rosy days all our lives through. I believe it's how we handle ourselves amidst heart-break that can dictate what we get more of. I thoroughly enjoy reading about, learning about, and associating with people who accentuate the positive and build on it, but are confident enough about themselves to realize that perhaps everyone in this world is learning and has down right crappy days sometimes!!! And can recognize it and learn from it.

It is so powerful to talk to someone who is gracious & humble enough to share how they have grown in life. Maybe come from a certain paradigm and over time & through some learning experiences has adapted & learned to appreciate and even embrace a different vantage point. Make sense???? I love hearing about happy endings that involve growth, tears, stretching, learning, humility, commitment, compromise, hard work, faith, REAL CHARACTER etc to reach a higher, more fulfilling place in life and spirit. Where at the beginning of a challenge, it might be overwhelming to even fathom facing such trials (adventures as we like to call them) but at the end of the day feel gratitude for the transcending place they have found.

So with that being said, I could name so many people closest to me who have been such in-credible examples of this to me. SO MANY. People who have truly faced devastation and chosen to create joy and to be a beacon of light for the rest of us to watch in aw. Each of you can pretty much think of our interaction and squeeze yourself for me, because I have pulled something from it and it's a blessing to me. I too hope to be one of those who is willing to share some life lessons and always express gratitude for the priceless paradigm shifts I experience. I would love to lift even one person's spirit in the process.

Now back to my first seemingly irrelevant sentence. Today I had chaos in my head, and unfamiliar "uncertainties" bouncing in my brain. My sweet husband truly is becoming more everyday my best friend and knows how to calm the mind of this crazy ocd girl. After reading my rant above you know I am for real! It feels so good when the words that come from me are 100% authentic. I love my sweetheart.