That's what I would say in response to the situation I'm about to share below. But I can't say that anymore, because I DID win something. Knitter extraordinaire Kristie (of North of 49) held a giveaway during the holidays and I won a beautiful knit scarf, handmade from verrrry soft wool (Cascade 220). It's my wife's, but I have borrowed it once or twice--I've never really been a big fan of wool before, but this changed my mind--it's really soft. Thank you, Kristie!!!
Speaking of my wife, yesterday she told me she's really lucky to have me. Before you let that warm your heart, I should point out that her birthday is in a few weeks. Her motives are suspect. But even so, I felt like I couldn't just leave that hanging out there without saying something back to her. So I told her I was lucky too. Then she put her hands on her hips and asked if I was trying to upstage her. Since she didn't want to be upstaged, I smiled and said, "Okay, I'm only almost as lucky as you are." Next thing I know, I'm getting smacked and hearing what sounded like "Chuckie" running away (remember the sound of those creepy little running footsteps???) and she was gone. Hit and run!
I couldn't have been more accommodating in that exchange, right? Yet somehow I still got a little smack on the arm--I can't win!!!
PS - For the sake of the post, I'm pretending I don't know why I got hit and also pretending I didn't intentionally provoke it. It was all good fun, honest--we were both laughing. Teasing almost never gets me in trouble. Almost. ;)
hahhha...oh this is nice to read..really gave me a pretty smile:)
ReplyDeletecongrats about the winning;)
hahaha. you guys should never let yourselves win. that's the secret to a healthy relationship. ;)
ReplyDeleteThats sweet. Now you have to get her a BIG birthday gift to make it up to her. Kidding.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you and the Mrs have a wonderful relationship! And a non itchy wool? Oh...other than virgin wool it's hard for me to envision this scarf! I think we may need a post...with a picture...and of you modeling it :)
ReplyDeleteLOL! you are lucky rick! :) btw, i'm back! :D
ReplyDeleteHahaha that's so sweet!
ReplyDeleteHey, congrats to your lovely win! We wanna see that lovely scarf! I also love to knit so I'd like to see what fellow knitters can produde! XDD There are always people more skilled than oneself!
ReplyDeleteAnd to speak for all your fellow blogger friends, we are lucky to have you as well! ;) (And no, we don't have any evil motives, lol)
Both of you are still young love-birds at heart! It keeps the fun alive doesn't it? Congrats on your win.
ReplyDeleteya no, if a woman really wants to argue a man can never win. haha it's true!
ReplyDeleteHee hee...you two sound like a fun couple. :D The hubs and I like to make fun of each other too b/c we are silly that way. Makes life more enjoyable that way. :P
ReplyDelete(Shhh...he feels the same way about hipsters)
Glad to hear the scarf is doing double duty! And that you are now a wool enthusiast. :-)
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