2 is better than 1

I am always grateful for gospel discussions that cause introspection and a deeper self evaluation.  i don't always love what I discover, but it's good to be able to identify some of the cobwebs, holes, and weak areas that I can hone in on and set in order.  I'm grateful for Spencer, who with kindness and love, brings better perspective to my life.

I'm learning to appreciate our different approaches to doing things and our differing points of view.  As frustrating as it can be sometimes, it helps me pause and consider things I may not have looked at before or may not have seen in that way.  I'm learning how to be more open and because of that, discovering the benefits and joy of being part of an eternal team.

There have been a lot of big decisions in our life lately and therefore many opportunities to discuss differing opinions.  Many of these decisions have to do with bringing a new member of our family into the world.  I'm sure all who have ever done this know exactly what I'm talking about.  My ideas about how to do things are sometimes different from Spencer's ideas (crazy right?), but that has given me reason and opportunity to think, do research, and become more informed about decisions as big as birth plans to decisions as small as where our tiny son will sleep.  For those who are wondering, I am planning to have my baby at the hospital with a doctor and an epidural.  For this baby, at this time, that is what Spencer and I have decided, although the research we did into midwives and natural births was enlightening and broadened my perspective.

We've also had the opportunity to disagree on decisions about the house we are in the process of purchasing.  But again, it gives reason to think more deeply about the decisions we are making.  We are both so excited to be buying a house.  My excitement translates into hours of pinterest perusing and filling online carts and wish lists with ideas to make the new house feel like our home.  However, this makes Spencer start to see stars and dollar signs that make his head spin and his palms get itchy with anxiety.  But he helps me reign in my vision and consider more carefully what things we really need and how to best spend our money.  Sometimes I think it might be fun to go really crazy with my home improvement ideas so that when I present my real ideas, he'll feel relieved instead of overwhelmed.  But I wouldn't want to give him a heart attack!  

Well, the future is exciting, mysterious, and bright.  We are so grateful for our family and friends who care so much about us.  You are what make our lives full.