I've been trying to explain to Mia that it is Mommy and Daddy's anniversary today. She says, "What's anniversary?" And I say, "Mommy and Daddy got married nine years ago today." She says, "Was I there?" And I say, "No, honey, you weren't born yet."
So she thinks for a minute, and says, "I got married six years ago to Carly. You weren't born yet." And I say, "Oh?"
She thinks for another minute and says, "What's married?" And I say, "Married is when you are a grown up and you love someone and you want to make them part of your family so you decide to put up with each other's crap for the rest of your natural lives.*" She says, "Can I get married too?" And I say, "Yes, if you want to, when you are a grown up." She says, "When I'm eight?" And I say, "A little older than eight."
She says, "Can I marry Daddy?" And I say, "No, babe. I already married Daddy, and I don't intend to let him go."
She says, "That's selfish. Is that selfish, Mommy?"
Indeed it is.
* I didn't really say that last bit, give me a little credit.
Comments (39)
Happy Anniversary to two of my favorite blogger friends!
Posted by Maribeth | October 9, 2008 10:27 AM
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by bad penguin | October 9, 2008 10:32 AM
Happy Anniversary!!
Posted by Krush | October 9, 2008 11:09 AM
Happy anniversary, Beth. I think you could have gotten away with saying that last part, totally.
Posted by Mr Lady | October 9, 2008 11:16 AM
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by Adi | October 9, 2008 11:26 AM
Happy Anniversary!
We just passed nine too, and it is absolutely impossible to believe it has been that long.
(most days)
Here's to 9 times 9 more.
Posted by lora | October 9, 2008 11:34 AM
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by Stephanie | October 9, 2008 11:36 AM
Happy anniversary!
Posted by Leah | October 9, 2008 11:36 AM
That's right! I forgot - we have the same anniversary! Hubby and I are celebrating # 9 today as well. Happy anniversary! I hope you get a change to go out and celebrate. :)
Posted by Amy | October 9, 2008 11:50 AM
Happy Anniversary. I hope you can do something fun!
Posted by jodifur | October 9, 2008 11:51 AM
Adorable post! Happy Anniversary. :)
Posted by Allison | October 9, 2008 11:54 AM
Happy Anniversary, you got married on my birthday. How thoughtful. ;)
Posted by Sheila | October 9, 2008 12:12 PM
Happy Anniversary! It is ours today too...although we aren't quite at 9 yet.
Posted by Michelle | October 9, 2008 12:14 PM
Happy Anniversary to you and Chris!!
Posted by suze | October 9, 2008 12:21 PM
Loved both of your posts today on this happy occasion! Happy anniversary to you!!
Posted by Michelle | October 9, 2008 12:58 PM
Happy anniversary to you both.
Posted by Erin | October 9, 2008 1:05 PM
Happy anniversary! :)
Posted by Sparkle Pants | October 9, 2008 1:45 PM
Happy anniversary!
Posted by Katherine | October 9, 2008 1:48 PM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Posted by Aimee Greeblemonkey | October 9, 2008 2:09 PM
Happy 9th wedding anniversary!
Posted by not Your Aunt Bea | October 9, 2008 2:32 PM
Happy Anniversary! Wahoo!
Posted by samantha jo campen | October 9, 2008 3:04 PM
how weired, it's 9yrs for us this year too!
Happy aniversary, you selfish husband hogger, you!
Posted by mamacrow | October 9, 2008 4:40 PM
Happy Anniversary!!!
Posted by coolchick | October 9, 2008 7:52 PM
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by Kristin | October 9, 2008 7:55 PM
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by Kristin | October 9, 2008 8:49 PM
Sooo cute! (I just read it to my mum, it was that cute!) Congrats, guys!
Posted by Heather | October 10, 2008 1:34 AM
I always thought you were selfish. And a bad mother. KIDDING! Hope you had a nice anniversary and got the ultimate gift...sleeping through the night. Without ANY interruptions. Oh how things change in 9 years...!
Posted by Beth | October 10, 2008 5:42 AM
Happy Anniversary! Hope you had a great celebration.
Posted by Diane | October 10, 2008 9:13 AM
I know this is a bit repetitive, but...
Happy Anniversary! :)
And btw, I love your blog! You and hubby are so very entertaining.
Posted by Amanda | October 10, 2008 12:25 PM
Yay! Happiest of anniversaries!
Posted by Cobwebs | October 10, 2008 2:39 PM
Happy anniversary! Hope you got to spend your special day just as you wished it to be.
Posted by Iris | October 10, 2008 3:48 PM
Happy Anniversary! Hope you get to do something special this weekend!
Posted by Dianna | October 10, 2008 4:00 PM
Awww so cute :)
And happy anniversary!
Posted by Angela | October 10, 2008 5:07 PM
But it's a good kind of selfish. ;-)
Happy Anniversary.
Posted by ewe_are_here | October 10, 2008 6:33 PM
Happy anniversary!!
Posted by Nadine | October 11, 2008 3:00 AM
Aww, I love that eight seems "grown up" to her. Happy Anniversary to you and Chris!
Posted by Fraulein N | October 11, 2008 7:09 PM
Happy Anniversary!!
Posted by David | October 12, 2008 5:09 AM
I hope you had a nice anniversary.
Posted by MariaV | October 13, 2008 5:31 AM
9 is a good year. I hope you had a wonderful anniversary.
Posted by Jen | October 13, 2008 3:15 PM