I LOVE getting mail. I always have. I just love the anticipation. Sure, there's bills and junk mail, but I quickly sift through that and am always looking for the good stuff! You know, magazines, cards, checks, etc. :-)
I'm sure this is a holdover from when I was little. Getting a birthday card or a letter in the mail (the days before e-mail) was the best! It's fun and always nice to be thought of. And oh Lordy, don't even get me started about how I get when there's a package at the door! I can barely drive straight enough to get the car in the garage!
So my dear hubbs, Glen, knows this about me. He knows I love the anticipation of getting mail and has even recently stopped checking the mail. What a sweety! He lets me check it because he knows how happy it makes me. I also kinda suspect it had something to do with the fact that if he got home from work before I did, I'd greet him but then right away I'd anxiously ask, "Anything good in the mail?"
So this past week, I was made VERY happy! Lots of good, good mail. Wonderful mail!
First, I received some GORGEOUS tags from Karin.
The tags are so beautiful! That lady does some nice work! And the presentation is awesome! I'm haven't even taken them out of the package yet because I just love looking at it! Thank you so much Karin!!!
I also received a package from Kris aka Collage Contessa. We decided to do an ephemera swap. Oh BOY! :-)
The goodies in this package are ENDLESS! SO many lovelies. Lots of good ephemera and lots of things to alter. I've gone through the package several times now and I keep finding new stuff! Thank you so much Kris!!!
I wanted to mention that Atticus loved Kris' package too!! In fact, I think he ate a sequin!!! He was ALL OVER the box, digging at the packages and in the corners of the box. This cat is a cheap date, let me tell you! .
So just before Atticus jumped in the box, I noticed a green sequin in the bottom of it. While Atticus was lounging, I went about my business. After a bit, I saw him jump out of the box and start chompin' away on something. I instantly remembered the sequin! I started looking around for it but it was no where to be found! My guess is the little feller FINALLY got to satisfy his taste for shiny objects. I mentioned before that he likes shiny things and I have to watch him closely around my craft supplies. Well, I guess the temptation of that jolly, candy-like little sequin, left unattended in the bottom of that box, was just more than the little feller could resist. Down it went!
I am happy to report that Atticus has had no side effects from eating that shiny, green, sequin. If he pooped it out, well, that's just between him and his litterbox. :-)
Stay tuned for more mail love....hope you have a great day!!!
What a nice mailman you have! I'd be happy too.
Atti is such a Dandy. I'm not surprised he's attracted to bright shiny things :)
Posted by: Lilli | July 15, 2007 at 01:08 PM
Mmmm, getting the mail is one of my favorite things to do too! You never know what fun surprise might be there---it's why the winter holiday season is so much fun---people send cards! You do have some fun goodies this week---watch out for sparkly cat poo tho!
Posted by: Jana | July 15, 2007 at 01:54 PM
I love to read your blog! This post is soooo fun and Atticus soooo cute! :)
Can't wait to see part 2!
Posted by: Emilia | July 16, 2007 at 06:24 AM
I agree. Getting the mail is a favorite thing. It's cute that Atticus was there wanting to help with the package.
Melissa :)
Posted by: Melissa Merrill | July 16, 2007 at 08:46 AM
Receiving beautiful mail is such a delight! One of my little kitties absolutely MUST get into what ever box just got emptied and sleep there for a bit. No idea why :)
Posted by: Felicia | July 16, 2007 at 12:57 PM
Mail love is the BEST! And it certainly beats a mailbox full of bills :)
What a cutie Atticus is in the box! I don't know about in your house, but in mine if a cat toy cost money .... they find it boring. If it was free (i.e. plastic bag, paper box, stray piece of trash) then it's hit!
Posted by: Bejeweled | July 16, 2007 at 03:11 PM
how can one love mail? esp pretty mail like this!
cant wait for part 2!
Posted by: andrea | July 16, 2007 at 11:30 PM
Such fun getting goodies in the mail!! AND I got a copy of Arful Blogging in the mail and guess who had a photo and credit in there???
Posted by: Stephanie | July 17, 2007 at 07:11 AM
We used to give the mailman a little money in a card and maybe a pen set or a bottle of nice wine or champagne for Christmas. If I was not home, instead of leaving a yellow sticker, he would open the screen door and set the package inside then, lock it. or he would put it in the dog's house and leave a note under the door...anything exept not leave it! Hats off to mail carriers and the joy they bring!
Posted by: Regina | July 17, 2007 at 11:18 AM
Oh ya - the mail-cupid hit your box!!!
Posted by: Mizsmoochielips | July 17, 2007 at 11:48 AM