Many of you already know, Brad just started a full time firefighting job with Ogden Fire Department at the beginning of April and we couldn't be more thrilled. Some of you might not know that he's actually been working as a firefighter part time at two different stations for just over a year now. I am by no means an expert, but I thought I would start imparting my silly "Firefighter's Wife Wisdom" with you with a new series of posts entitled "You Might Be Married to a Firefighter If..." for anyone who has ever wondered what it's like to be a firefighter, or at least married to one...Volume one begins now...enjoy!
You Might Be Married to a Firefighter If...
...the body indent on your side of the bed is significantly deeper than your spouse's because they spend so many nights sleeping at the station and not in your bed.
...you are constantly adjusting your sleep patterns to accommodate the comings and goings of said spouse...add blankets, take away blankets, stretch out, curl up, etc.
...you hear the sound of sirens and get nervous even if you're not in the city where your spouse is working.
...you see firefighter turn outs and just think "stinky".
...you get a little more emotional than most when you see or hear something patriotic.
...you know that holidays aren't about the actual day and you are used to moving things around and celebrating another time.
...your "weekend" isn't the same as everyone else's.
And
...you find yourself decorating your house with fake boots and figurines of hoses...and with lots of red and black...
...the body indent on your side of the bed is significantly deeper than your spouse's because they spend so many nights sleeping at the station and not in your bed.
...you are constantly adjusting your sleep patterns to accommodate the comings and goings of said spouse...add blankets, take away blankets, stretch out, curl up, etc.
...you hear the sound of sirens and get nervous even if you're not in the city where your spouse is working.
...you see firefighter turn outs and just think "stinky".
...you get a little more emotional than most when you see or hear something patriotic.
...you know that holidays aren't about the actual day and you are used to moving things around and celebrating another time.
...your "weekend" isn't the same as everyone else's.
And
...you find yourself decorating your house with fake boots and figurines of hoses...and with lots of red and black...
This is just a start, but I hope it made at least some of you giggle. Until next time, have a great day and don't forget to smile!
Lots of Loves,
Chels.
Chels.
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