I’m Very Considerate That Way — Here in the Bonny Glen

November 8, 2009 @ 8:03 pm | Filed under: Family

We’re lying side by side, reading. A book for him, a screen for me.

Me: I want a cupcake.

Him: What? Where’d that come from?

Me: This post I’m reading. See?

I point at the word. CUPCAKE. It looks somehow magical, evocative, as if it were spelled out in actual cupcakes instead of plain old letters of the alphabet.

Me: I think cupcake is one of my ten favorite words.

Him: Hmm. You know, I don’t really like cupcakes.

Pause.

Me: That’s all right, I’ll have yours.

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sarah says:

What does he mean, “where did that come from”?? Doesn’t every woman want a cupcake all the time?
Posted on November 8th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Sarah N. says:

The idea of anyone not liking cupcakes is beyond my comprehension. Cupcakes are a perfect expression of cakeness and certainly a favorite word of mine. In fact, after reading this, I may have to put “make cupcakes” on our to do list for today
Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 4:08 am
Ellie says:

Sudden cravings only make me think of One Thing.

Just sayin’

Keep Mamacrow in your prayers today? She’s getting very/very/close.
Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Jennifer says:

How can someone not like cupcakes? They’re cute little cakes. What’s not to like?
Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Penny in VT says:

I love the thought of cupcakes being spelled in cupcakes. Too funny
Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Melissa Wiley says:

My Twitter feed tells me babycrow has arrived safe and sound! Hurrah! I wish I could bake Mamacrow a batch of cupcakes.
Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Ellie says:

Wouldn’t that be nice?? And a good, hot meal to go with? Being far-away friends has it’s challenges …
Posted on November 10th, 2009 at 6:40 am
Theresa says:

Nice how you two can work as a team like that. Isn’t that what marriage is all about? LOL!
Posted on November 10th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Esther says:

Funny! Thanks for the laugh today:)
Posted on November 11th, 2009 at 12:57 pm

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