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21 years and counting.

#supercutekidsasabonus*

* Why I am not really allowed to use hashtags.  Per the kid on the left, "Mom, it's just embarrassing." #teenagersareannoying.  #amIright?

It was 20 years ago today

For my husband, the Beatles fan
A song for every year

Do you believe in a love at first sight,
Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time

And when I touch you
I feel happy inside,
It's such a feeling
That my love I can't hide

I'll give you all I've got to give,
If you say you love me too,
I may not have a lot to give,
But what I got I'll give to you

Working for peanuts is all very fine,
But I can show you a better time

Whoa, love me do

Ooh did I tell you I need you
Every single day of life?

All you need is love, love
Love is all you need

A love like ours,
Could never die,
As long as I
Have you near me

With a love like that,
You know you should be glad

You don't realize how much I need you,
Love you all the time and never leave you.

Eight days a week is not enough to show I care
Ain't got nothin' but love babe,
Eight days a week

It always leads me here, lead me to your door

We're on our way home,
We're going home

When I'm home everything seems to be right,
When I'm home feeling you holding me
Tight, tight, yeah

It's getting better all the time
It's getting better since you've been mine

When I get older losing my hair,
Many years from now
Will you still be sending me a Valentine
Birthday greetings bottle of wine

You and I have memories
Longer than the road that stretches out ahead

Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before,
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more

Someday when we're dreaming, deep in love,
Not a lot to say,
Then we will remember things we said today

Another math problem

Q: 2010-1992 = ?
A: 

Q:  (Extra credit) Why do I love this guy so much after all these years?
A:

A year of Cheesy Pennies

A year ago today, I started this blog.   I had no idea how much I'd come to love it.*    Maybe keeping a blog is like adopting a dog...before you have one, you have no clue what all the fuss is about.  Then after, you can't imagine life any other way.    Luckily, Mom's still worried about Tiger.  The Foodie Girls are still hungry.  And I've got a fridge full of butter and I'm not afraid to use it. 

Cheesy Pennies is here to stay.

These cheesy biscuits, served hot from the oven at From Scratch in Carmel Valley, can stay, too.

 * And I'm floored by the fact that a few people other than my family seem to enjoy it, too.   THANK YOU!

Uncommon Courtesy

The message of the week this morning in class was part of a "habits of excellence" series. The thought being that by consciously deciding to behave a certain way, and making the effort to ingrain that behavior, after a while it becomes integral to who you are and takes no work at all. It apparently takes 30 days to create a habit if you try. We've covered the habits of integrity, of perseverance, of setting goals and going beyond them. Today was the habit of courtesy: Saying "hi" to someone new, "thanks" to a partner who helps you out, "excuse me" when you need attention, and so on. Oddly enough, these small kindnesses go a long way. Especially when there's an overabundance of negativity and bad behavior all around*. So here goes.

To my husband, the best habit I ever formed in my life:

Hi!
It's so nice to have met you.
Thanks for being my friend, and for keeping me giggling all these years.
Please excuse all my annoying little habits and my more significant character flaws.
I really appreciate all those hugs, and the smile in your eyes when you look at me.
I'm profoundly grateful that you married me seventeen years ago today, and that the words we said to each other that sunny afternoon** have proven not only true, but wise and right and comforting beyond measure.
I hope to see you again soon. Like tomorrow, and each and every day after that.


* It's killing me how many of our friends are splitting up. But we did just go to a 50th wedding anniversary celebration, so there is hope.
** To love, honor, cherish and amuse, for all the days of our lives.

Millenial Milestone

According to Sitemeter, Cheesy Pennies has just crossed over the 1000 visit mark! How cool is that? Thanks for reading, everyone!