who would've thought...

my love and i decided to start working on our registry for our shower. i was so excited...and i think he was too!

i found out recently that andy loves bed, bath, & beyond almost as much as i do...after having to corral him out the store one night when i was in search for the perfect pillow...and thought he was right behind me as i continued on my way out the door...only to turn around and not see him in the parking lot with me.

oh, no...he was still inside...in the stroller section. really, andy? the strollers?!? apparently...they are really cool. (we aren't in need of a stroller, for the record!)

anyway, the lovely registry coordinator gave us each a gun and explained to us their incentive program. things like...register for $500 worth of calphalon products and get a free knife. even if not a penny of it is purchased. not a bad deal...and andy was ridiculously overly excited to get a knife. for free.

which led him to scan the first calphalon set we see. for $700.00

you read that right, folks. seven hundred. he was being irresponsible exuberant about meeting that $500...but it wasn't the set i wanted. not to mention i wouldn't register for a $700 anything!

from there i was told i was right taking it too seriously...and that he was trying to be stupid fun.

which i, of course, interpret as him telling me i am not fun.

the fight which ensued led to tears (from me...not him), raised voices, and a bed, bath, & beyond worker mediating our squabble.
**note: as per the wise woman who settled our argument...whoever is doing the cooking and the baking gets the final say!

we were on our first item. there went my idea that registering was going to be a wonderful experience!

although, we did come to an understanding and ended up having a better time...thanks to our ability to behave and resolve misunderstandings like adults my new found friend, oh wise store worker!

bottom line...there is not really one part of the wedding that isn't stressful. but try your best to enjoy the process. and don't let silly things ruin this once in a lifetime adventure! and learn to listen to and respect each other.

also...if your groom isn't real big into the wedding planning (as mine isn't) then when he does show an interest...make him think let him know that you value his opinion...and come to a decision together.

and to avoid as much drama as possible...remind any engaged man you meet that she is always right.