Clap Your Hands

*We now live in a sippy cup free home. Recycled the cups late last week. Isaac wanted to save one in case we got frustrated (it hasn't always gone well, the drinking from a cup) but I knew we'd use the crutch, so out they went. He does still have a couple of SIGG bottles, but those just have a sports top and will be used for several years to come.

*These are going to be the death of me, I swear it. The honey mustard and onion ones only, please.

*You know that longed for demographic of 18-34 year olds (the one everyone wants because they secretly rule the world?)...in eight days I'll no longer be ruling the world. Bring on the bifocals and sensible shoes, people.

*I never thought moving to a town this small would have me checking the news in the morning to see if we're having a "red air" day. Something has got to be done, it's so nasty.

*We started watching Corner Gas last week. So funny.

*Ring of the week. My niece had this on at my nephew's wedding last November. I immediately went and bought one for myself.


*Sammy's new favorite phrase is "That's not right. At all." Makes me laugh.

*Song of the week:

Glen Hansard (The Frames), Song for Someone - I love him. He is so expressive and his phrasing just kills me.

Alternative Girlfriend

Isaac and I were talking yesterday about the quirky habits of couple friends we have known. You know, those things you see, silently raise your eyebrows over and go home and talk about as a couple, but would never admit to? Yeah, those. After a few moments of silence (contemplating the brown yucky air, no doubt) Isaac said "I wonder what quirky things people think we have?". Hmmm. I know the fact that we can't share with each other would be on that list. Maybe. Or that Isaac is in charge of all dishes, no matter how piled. Maybe that we quote Corky Romano and Bedazzled to each other? Since no one talks about these things, we don't really know.

However, we have one quirky couple thing that HAS been mentioned to us. By more than one person. I'm assuming people think it's just that crazy and need it explained. Or, it's one of those "can you believe them?" moments, complete with swearing to never be like us! I understand. No, really. I do. We definitely have an addiction.

(just my rings, this morning...yikes?)

We started out normally enough, with one wedding set that was fine, but then, several years later, we found a beautiful titanium ring that Isaac really loved. After mentioning how sad he was that it wasn't his wedding ring, I told him to get it - that I didn't care if he wore it as his wedding ring. As long as something was on that finger (sore spot for me), I couldn't care less what it was. This lead to a deeper conversation about rings in general and how, it turns out, neither of us cared if we hadn't gotten "real" wedding rings at all. We both love to change what we wear with our moods and, had we known this before the wedding, would have saved the wasted expense, gotten cheap rings and never looked back. Ah, the follies of young love.

As it is, our real rings are tucked away in a safe. Neither have been worn for years. Isaac has about 6-7 different "new" bands, but has a couple that he favors and wears most often. I, on the other hand, seem to pick one up whenever I leave the house. I've always loved rings and I change them pretty much daily. Today, I'm wearing a HUGE canary yellow rock with a simple chunky silver wedding band. Total cost? About $15. Cheaper = have more.

Now. To continue my campaign to make that ring from BonaDrag mine...Since I already have my birthday present, maybe I should use the Mother's Day angle?

I Have No Words

I wish I were in D.C. today. I am filled with happiness and pride and hope. I plan on being glued to the screen, shedding a few tears and reveling in the goodwill that I am wishing everyone feels today.

I don't feel all hope is lost. Thankfully.

the real elvis, peace, love and understanding

Three Is A Magic Number

1. Does anyone know how to knit? How difficult is it to self teach? Especially if I get something like this?

2. I'm becomming very addicted to Facebook. I've been having too much fun catching up with old friends. Unfortunately, in showing Isaac one of my ex-boyfriend's links last night I accidentally asked a guy with the same name to add me as a friend. I sent him a message asking him to ignore it, but I was still pretty embarrassed.

3. I'm LOVING these. I think one should be my next wedding ring. I haven't bought a new "wedding" ring in, um, 24 hours? so isn't it about time?