The day began in a mildly mundane sort of way, with me fussing about, being cranky and not lifting a finger to clean the house. Slogged through the morning and at 2:30pm left to take third son to his job. Then fourth son and I had several errands to do: post office for him to mail a book he'd sold, drugstore for oddments, library to pick up some books on hold...then on to home. He went into each place for me so I could be a slug in my wrinkled clothes. His reward was a soda, so that worked. :)
Noticed the kids had mild smirks on their faces when we got back home, second son handing me a box that had arrived from Ama*zon. My first thought was that someone had ordered me a Bible, since that's what the size of the box indicated to me. Pulled the cardboard tab and inside was a brand-new Kindle for ME!
Yes, I do have the best husband. This was a complete surprise, and not something I'd asked for. I've been very outspoken on being a hardnose in regards to real books versus digital versions. My mouth is shut now. This gadget is amazing. I especially love the ability to download free e-texts.
Told my husband that it was so illogical, though, to buy a gadget like this for someone who's a book addict. He's not helping my accumulation, no matter if it's a hard copy or not! Oh, btw, ordered Laurie Colwin's Home Cooking tonight as well with my gift card. This one will be real. :) At twenty-one cents plus shipping, who could argue?
(many thanks to Alison at Brocante Home for telling the story about her boyfriend buying her this toy...had related what happened to her to my own husband...and look what it got me!)
