*sigh* I'm loosing my touch. (Warning: Hi-jacked by Em)

[Bunnylady]

Hey,

lady,

. Beard is removed, head freshly shaved, nasal and ear hair trimmed, about to shower. Tuxedo (can you believe that) hanging in the closet, flowers in the refrigerator, family here in spite of the snow - 6 PM we renew our vows. I'm a bit anxious.

I never asked her to marry me. I just removed her high school ring and replaced it with a tiny diamond - didn't want to give her the chance to say NO. We pulled out our wedding album.

How did they ever let us get married. We were such kids. No counseling or 'marriage classes'. We just bought into " 'til death do us part'. I'm taking your advice. Nothing scripted. I'm going to speak from my heart as are the kids. I think the Princess wrote an entire novel - sure hope it is positive.

So the man with butterfly blood has butterflies?

I can still remember the first time Critter asked me to marry him; I think it was the first time he saw me wearing a dress. He blurted out, "Marry me, you've got cute knees!" Seems he'd said that if he ever met a girl with cute knees and feet he'd marry her.

It became a running gag with us - he'd find the silliest reasons for me to marry him, sometimes, he'd ask several times in one day. We dated for a couple of years; I can't count the number of times he asked me to marry him. It became a sort of understood thing after a while. Then, during my last semester in college, we went to a jeweler's to pick out a ring. The jeweler had a dizzying assortment of loose stones. After much discussion and education on the subject of diamonds, we made our choice. It was a full third of a carat, and cost waaay too much - but that's Critter; if he and "practical" ever met, they'd be total strangers. When the ring was ready, he picked it up alone. I was working late in the Science Building that day, that's where he met me before dinner. He said, "I guess I should do this properly," got down on one knee, and asked me one more time to marry him. Of course, I said, "yes."

The next day, we were in class in the Biology lab when a good friend raised her hand and told the professor she had an announcement to make. Dr. D gave her permission, she stood up, and said, "there is something here that everybody should be made aware of," grabbed my left hand, and held it up for all to see. I was so embarrassed!

We were just a year or two older than you were when we got married, Sour, and I agree - a bunch of starry-eyed kids. What did we know?

 

[sourland]

Hey,

lady, your suggestion worked. Old Sour had a 3 X 5 card with a couple of key points and from there he just blurted out his feelings. Got a little emotional at one point, but I held it together. It was a great evening. Thanks, thanks, thanks -

.

 

[Bunnylady]

I'm so glad the evening went well.

 

[eenie114]

Congratulations, Nuncle George and Princess.

 

[sourland]

Bittersweet - the house is empty once again as the kids make their way home. At least the anxiety level is less than yesterday since the weather today is fine. I don't know how it happened, but once again the 'obey' part was left out of the Princess' vows. I'm, not certain that I will sign the contract renewal without 'obey' being entered therein. Last night back at the house was so much fun with everyone here. This morning I heard my son say to my daughter, "I'm so glad that you and Robbie stayed - we had a really good time." If we manage to live long enough and remain together so that we can have another celebration, it will be held in the summer. The restaurant gave us two $50 gift certificates as an anniversary present - pretty neat of them.

 

[Bunnylady]

I don't know how it happened, but once again the 'obey' part was left out of the Princess' vows. I'm, not certain that I will sign the contract renewal without 'obey' being entered therein.

Sour, seriously, could you imagine the Princess "obeying?" Well, I'm sure you could imagine it, but if she started doing it after all these years, it would surely be a shock! You'd probably be calling the doctor, worried half to death!

 

[eenie114]

Sour, seriously, could you imagine the Princess "obeying?" Well, I'm sure you could imagine it, but if she started doing it after all these years, it would surely be a shock! You'd probably be calling the doctor, worried half to death!

He probably imagines it all the time.

You're never too old to daydream about things that will never happen.

 

[sourland]

Sour, seriously, could you imagine the Princess "obeying?" Well, I'm sure you could imagine it, but if she started doing it after all these years, it would surely be a shock! You'd probably be calling the doctor, worried half to death!

You know what, you're right.

 

[Bunnylady]

Well, Critter has been doing the "Mighty Hunter Victory Dance" in the kitchen this morning. Two nights ago, something raided the greenhouse; there were half-eaten tomatoes and bell peppers strewn all over. Though the pots the squash are in were knocked about, the plants themselves were all right (does this mean the kids are right, and squash really aren't good to eat?!) A wrathful Critter set a trap last night, and this morning, there is a raccoon in it. Whether he's the guilty varmint or not, that's one less, anyway.

 

[sourland]

And just how are you going to cook it?