My husband, Garth (not his real name) attended a business-related event, last night (yes, without me, go figure) so, the kids and I were on our own for dinner (codeword: pizza) and then settled in to watch one of my most favorite movies of all time.
All 3 of my girls were absolutely enthralled with the idea of 50 First Dates and sort of fell a little in love with Adam Sandler's character, as he attempted to make Drew Barrymore's character fall in love with him…every day.
My 12-year-old son, however, thought Rob Schneider's performance as pure genius, of course.
"Didn't you say you dated a guy like that, once, Mom?"
Long story, short (you're welcome) no, it's not the first time we've watched this movie together and yes, yes I did, although he had both his eyes, the dude was missing a couple of teeth and wore Elmer's glue, instead of hair gel, don't judge.
"What was your first kiss like?"
"Well, his gums were a little slippery and his hair kept poking me in the eye."
[eyes go wide]
"No, NOT HIM and EWWWW, I mean with Daddy?"
I knew what she meant. After approximately 8 years worth of no sleep, trust me when I tell you messing with teenagers is AWESOME!
"Actually, I don't remember."
Yes I do. But, seeing as my oldest girls are well within acceptable dating range (mine, not my husband's) they don't need to know, right?
"I do, I do!"
My 9 year-old, however, was born old and, well, being the youngest of 4 just makes having to explain the birds and the bees stuff a whole lot easier, you know?
"You sneezed snot all over him, right?"
Not quite.
Even longer story, shorter (seriously, you should be thanking me) here's a quick synopsis:
- We met on a blind date.
- Went to the movies.
- Movie turned sad.
- I cried.
- Movie turned sadder.
- I sobbed.
- Clearly, they called it Dead Poet's Society for a reason.
- I blew snot.
- Garth (NHRN) handed me his handkerchief.
- HONK!
- Tried to hand it back to him.
- Told me to keep it.
- I was hooked.
- The end.
2 months later, he proposed. Garth (NHRN) and I were married 13 months after our first date and, well, 4 kids later, suffice it to say we've both sort of grown comfortable with each other's snot.
"Do you still have the handkerchief?"
[frowns]
"Ummmmm…I don't think so."
[one beat, two beats]
"Good, because that would just be SOOOOOOO weird!"
Yes, yes it would and apparently, according to my kids, even for me, go figure.
© 2003 – 2011 This Full House
Comments
56 responses to “Nothing Beats a First Snot-Swapping!”
Nice story. And I loved that movie.
Thanks – now I’m going to try and make a similar list for when Don and I met.
Nice story. And I loved that movie.
Thanks – now I’m going to try and make a similar list for when Don and I met.
Nice story. And I loved that movie.
Thanks – now I’m going to try and make a similar list for when Don and I met.
Nice story. And I loved that movie.
Thanks – now I’m going to try and make a similar list for when Don and I met.
Nice story. And I loved that movie.
Thanks – now I’m going to try and make a similar list for when Don and I met.
Nice story. And I loved that movie.
Thanks – now I’m going to try and make a similar list for when Don and I met.
Nice story. And I loved that movie.
Thanks – now I’m going to try and make a similar list for when Don and I met.
My hubs and I met on a blind date too. We went dancing. A movie probably would have been better.
My hubs and I met on a blind date too. We went dancing. A movie probably would have been better.
My hubs and I met on a blind date too. We went dancing. A movie probably would have been better.
My hubs and I met on a blind date too. We went dancing. A movie probably would have been better.
My hubs and I met on a blind date too. We went dancing. A movie probably would have been better.
My hubs and I met on a blind date too. We went dancing. A movie probably would have been better.
My hubs and I met on a blind date too. We went dancing. A movie probably would have been better.
I don't know; Tara, but dancing sounds less sad to me 🙂
I don't know; Tara, but dancing sounds less sad to me 🙂
I don't know; Tara, but dancing sounds less sad to me 🙂
I don't know; Tara, but dancing sounds less sad to me 🙂
I don't know; Tara, but dancing sounds less sad to me 🙂
I don't know; Tara, but dancing sounds less sad to me 🙂
I don't know; Tara, but dancing sounds less sad to me 🙂
My first date with my hubby was a movie. It was “The Big Chill.” He hates movies like that. (I loved it.) That’s how I knew he really like me. Unlike you we didn’t meet on a blind date. We met at college. Yes, I know, a bit cliche, but it’s worked!
My first date with my hubby was a movie. It was “The Big Chill.” He hates movies like that. (I loved it.) That’s how I knew he really like me. Unlike you we didn’t meet on a blind date. We met at college. Yes, I know, a bit cliche, but it’s worked!
My first date with my hubby was a movie. It was “The Big Chill.” He hates movies like that. (I loved it.) That’s how I knew he really like me. Unlike you we didn’t meet on a blind date. We met at college. Yes, I know, a bit cliche, but it’s worked!
My first date with my hubby was a movie. It was “The Big Chill.” He hates movies like that. (I loved it.) That’s how I knew he really like me. Unlike you we didn’t meet on a blind date. We met at college. Yes, I know, a bit cliche, but it’s worked!
My first date with my hubby was a movie. It was “The Big Chill.” He hates movies like that. (I loved it.) That’s how I knew he really like me. Unlike you we didn’t meet on a blind date. We met at college. Yes, I know, a bit cliche, but it’s worked!
My first date with my hubby was a movie. It was “The Big Chill.” He hates movies like that. (I loved it.) That’s how I knew he really like me. Unlike you we didn’t meet on a blind date. We met at college. Yes, I know, a bit cliche, but it’s worked!
My first date with my hubby was a movie. It was “The Big Chill.” He hates movies like that. (I loved it.) That’s how I knew he really like me. Unlike you we didn’t meet on a blind date. We met at college. Yes, I know, a bit cliche, but it’s worked!
Ahhhh, The Big Chill is another fave! Yes, he must have really, really liked you. Then again, what's not to like 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Ahhhh, The Big Chill is another fave! Yes, he must have really, really liked you. Then again, what's not to like 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Ahhhh, The Big Chill is another fave! Yes, he must have really, really liked you. Then again, what's not to like 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Ahhhh, The Big Chill is another fave! Yes, he must have really, really liked you. Then again, what's not to like 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Ahhhh, The Big Chill is another fave! Yes, he must have really, really liked you. Then again, what's not to like 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Ahhhh, The Big Chill is another fave! Yes, he must have really, really liked you. Then again, what's not to like 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Ahhhh, The Big Chill is another fave! Yes, he must have really, really liked you. Then again, what's not to like 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Awwww! That is precious! 🙂 I love it! I can’t wait to tell my (future) kids about our first date & that Curty tripped over a planter while walking and staring at me! hahahahahahha!
Awwww! That is precious! 🙂 I love it! I can’t wait to tell my (future) kids about our first date & that Curty tripped over a planter while walking and staring at me! hahahahahahha!
Awwww! That is precious! 🙂 I love it! I can’t wait to tell my (future) kids about our first date & that Curty tripped over a planter while walking and staring at me! hahahahahahha!
Awwww! That is precious! 🙂 I love it! I can’t wait to tell my (future) kids about our first date & that Curty tripped over a planter while walking and staring at me! hahahahahahha!
Awwww! That is precious! 🙂 I love it! I can’t wait to tell my (future) kids about our first date & that Curty tripped over a planter while walking and staring at me! hahahahahahha!
Awwww! That is precious! 🙂 I love it! I can’t wait to tell my (future) kids about our first date & that Curty tripped over a planter while walking and staring at me! hahahahahahha!
Awwww! That is precious! 🙂 I love it! I can’t wait to tell my (future) kids about our first date & that Curty tripped over a planter while walking and staring at me! hahahahahahha!
OHMYGOSH! I’ve never heard that story before and the timeline is shockingly close to ours.
OHMYGOSH! I’ve never heard that story before and the timeline is shockingly close to ours.
OHMYGOSH! I’ve never heard that story before and the timeline is shockingly close to ours.
OHMYGOSH! I’ve never heard that story before and the timeline is shockingly close to ours.
OHMYGOSH! I’ve never heard that story before and the timeline is shockingly close to ours.
OHMYGOSH! I’ve never heard that story before and the timeline is shockingly close to ours.
OHMYGOSH! I’ve never heard that story before and the timeline is shockingly close to ours.
Oh, Heather, that is EPIC 🙂
Oh, Heather, that is EPIC 🙂
Oh, Heather, that is EPIC 🙂
Oh, Heather, that is EPIC 🙂
Oh, Heather, that is EPIC 🙂
Oh, Heather, that is EPIC 🙂
Oh, Heather, that is EPIC 🙂