Beginner Wife

Hello, lovelies!

Here we are – Simply Savannah Lou. I’ve tried this blogging thing once or twice before. Funny enough, each time I’ve started writing, I’ve deleted the initial post within a few days, weeks…hours even. Being as private as I am, it’s curious that a reoccurring desire to share my experience with the world pops up now and again. Something holds me back every time. Perfectionism? Maybe. Fear of judgement? Most definitely. So why this blogging thing?

A Wedding, A Job, and A Degree

Let’s go back to before I became a beginner wife. The time leading up to my marriage was intense. I got engaged, planned a wedding, finished graduate school, got married, and changed jobs all in less than four months. It was a lot, but I work best under pressure.

In all the chaos, I thought I was prepared. I thought I was ready for my new role as a beginner wife after going through pre-marital counseling, reading books, and discussing our future. I even practiced the art of homemaking in my one-bedroom apartment. But the reality hit me when I actually started living it.

One important thing to know about me is that I’m a prepper. Not like Uncle Ted with 100 packs of freeze-dried meals in his bunker. I’m the type who likes to be planned and prepared for what’s coming next. So, it was quite a surprise when I noticed that the first three months of our marriage weren’t going as I had expected.

Why Now?

Don’t get me wrong – marriage is fantastic! I absolutely adore the fact that my husband comes home every evening after work and we get to build a beautiful life together. I’m truly thankful for the fact that neither of us have to travel an hour and a half to see each other anymore. The man God blessed me with is incredible. Hands down.

The reality is I thought I would nail this “wife” thing. But guess what? I’m human, I’ve got flaws, and I’m figuring it all out as I go. I thought I arrived, but surprise, surprise – I didn’t. I’m flawed, imperfect, and in the process of growing every single day. I’m a beginner wife and that’s okay.

So, I thought I would write about it. The ups and downs. The successes, failures, and everything in between. What works for us and what doesn’t. Why? Because I wish I had found a blog like this when I was dating. Someone who was real, unfiltered, and honest about homemaking, marriage, and simple living.

Here goes.