See, what I got out of this sentence is "great...even she's got a husband."
I’m so with you on that.
Only slightly related (this quote sparked the memory, though, and it’s too cute to not share), my youngest girl at the after school program had a priceless little conversation with me tonight. She just turned four. I was down on her level, zipping up her coat so we could go outside.
E: Miss Val, did you get married?
Me: Nope. I haven’t gotten married yet.
E: You just haven’t found the right man?
Me: You could say that.
E: My mommy got married when she found the right man. He’s my daddy now.
Me: Yeah? Why was he the right man?
E: Because he was tall. (Note: He’s not actually that tall.) Don’t worry, Miss Val. Some day you’ll find the right tall man too. And then you can have a [kid’s name] too!
It was pretty sweet. Then her older sister (who’s in first grade) said, “She’s such a little kid. She doesn’t understand what it means to be in love.” You can’t make this stuff up.
when my friends got married their favorite gift was not on the registry. The groom's family got together and bought all kinds of household items that you might not think of- mops, scrubbies, cleansers, plastic wrap and foil... they assembled a near life-sized bride and groom out of the component parts.
My cousin’s wedding I went to in Alabama a few weeks ago? They bought a house, and they’re moving in soon. When they first went to see the house, they fell in love with the rocking chairs on the front porch--so much that my cousin tried to surprise his fiancé by trying to work them into the purchase of the house. He was devastated when the owners refused. So, his sisters all got together and bought rockers for the front porch. I kind of love that.
I’m of two minds about registries. I REALLY like to do a personal gift. Actually, I had an awesome wall quilt planned for my cousin and his wife. But, between life and the thesis, I just didn’t have time to get it done. So, instead, my brother and I got together and bought them all of one of the sets of stemware on their registry. It was nice to have a backup plan, I guess.
Oh, Susan. Much love and many prayers to your whole family. I’m so glad you’re going to be able to go see her in California.
I could be at Fenway watching the Red Sox right now, but I’m such a good student; I’m writing me Spanish composition that is due tomorrow. I hate being a good student.