End of an Era.

Last week Garth turned in his Chrystler Sebring for a new car. It was bittersweet. He had the car for over 7 years and had surpassed 100,000 miles without putting much money into the car at all. But the car was making noises, having trouble starting, and parts had fallen off that needed to be repaired. We had been looking for awhile, but a deal came up last week that we could not refuse. We were offered more for the car than we expected and for the first time in Garth's entire life, he's driving a brand new car. He deserves it and I have peace of mind knowing he is driving 45 minutes to work in a reliable car.

But it's sad. Garth picked me up in that Sebring for our first date. We road tripped to New York City in that car. I remember Garth pulling up to my parent's house in that car throughout our dating years. I rember house hunting in that car. I loved that car, but not as much as Garth did. It was his "other baby" as he put it.

And yet it's exciting to think about all the new memories we will make in this new car. But it is an end of an era.

Times they are a changin'

I feel like Garth and I back to dating because I don't see him until much later these days. I became so used to seeing him all the time, but no more. He started his classes last night and though he is loving it, I didn't expect to miss him so stinkin' much!
I was actually looking forward to coming home, making a healthy dinner, watching "The Bachelor" and working out. I did not expect to miss him so much! And I did not expect to enjoy "The Bachelor" as much as I did! I'm addicted.
Garth came home and it was like I hadn't seen him in years. I ran and jumped in his arms and gave him a great big bear hug and we talked and talked, then had to go to bed and do it all over again.
It's going to be tough not seeing him after work, not eating dinner together every night, etc. But it's gonna be worth it. He's chasing his dream and I will support him! I'm so proud of him! It is just for a year so I will suck it up and stop whining! I am already so excited for our date night Friday!
And tonight I am getting coffee with my best friend, so it won't be so bad!