That Feel

It would appear that Sticks Furniture is running way ahead of schedule and, well, the table and chairs are due to arrive next week...or this week...uhm...they've already shipped. It also happens that they're shipping straight to us and that means we'll be paying them off when they get here.

And that'll close out the registry.

And I'm not sure what this means to any of you who were planning to make a payment to Sweetheart Gallery.

I really feel awkward about this. It seems 'gauche' to be discussing how we want to be 'gift-given' to. Not just gauche, but snotty. Hopefully you all know us better than that!

I guess what I'm trying to get 'round to is: traditionally the wedding gifts are there to help the 'young' couple get their household started. Becky and I are already there. We're furnished, booked, music'd, toweled, tooled, and fully kitchened. The dining room set is our 'luxury item of choice'.

So, if the quick closure of the gift registry has caught you by surprise, we understand. Caught us that way, too. Not sure what to say about it without feeling as though I've crossed some line of propriety...especially when it comes to 'traditions' that I didn't have a hand in designing.

I'm not sure what Miss Manners would say is the right thing to do in this case.

Oy!