Really, really, really, really, really, really ridiculously good-looking news

Joel and I have just completed the most productive weekend ever.  Really, who would have imagined all the things you can get done when you don't sleep until 11am every Saturday and Sunday?

On Saturday, I went to morning yoga, and Joel went to morning practice.  We then spent the afternoon moving bookcases and taping the living room, preparing to paint the other half of it.  Then Joel went to his team's annual Turkey Roast dinner, and I went off the Home Depot to buy more paint.   The evening was spent taping, and watching all the TV that Joel taped for me on Thursday when I was out taking care of babies and such.

On Sunday, we woke up bright and early and went to pick up a new couch that we'd bought.   On the way home, we stopped at Circuit City and bought a Tivo.  Then we came home, unloaded all of our purchases, set up the couch and the Tivo, and painted the living room.  Somewhere in between, I also did three loads of laundry.

Did you catch the really, really ridiculously good news? 

OMG WE GOT A TIVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!11!!1

I am still sort of in shock.  I have been dropping not-so-subtle hints about how our lives would be enriched if only we had a Tivo for the past few months.  Like, when Joel would miss 10 minutes of Prison Break because he didn't hear me yelling "It's back on!" when he was in the kitchen?  Never would have happened if we had a Tivo.  When I set the VCR incorrectly and accidentally didn't tape Battlestar Gallactica for him?  Never would have happened if we had a Tivo.  When we missed the beginning of Lost because we were driving around this god-forsaken neighborhood looking for a parking spot all night?  Never would have happened if we had a Tivo.  When we got into a fight on Saturday night because I wanted to do SOMETHING, ANYTHING BUT WATCH CARTOONS, and Joel really, really wanted to watch Naruto?  Never would have happ.... well, you get the idea.

The other day, Joel was looking at some site that lists really good internet deals (this is apparently a hobby of his, which I will now fully and unconditionally support, even if he is planning to buy an Xbox 360 on Thanksgiving Day) and he found out that Tivo was offering a rebate that allowed you to get the box for free at Circuit City.   I was skeptical, but it turned out to be for real.  You still have to pay for the monthly service, but whatever.  It's less than we pay for Netflix.  Plus, we don't pay for interenet.  I use the fact that we don't pay for internet to justify just about every purchase I really shouldn't make.  Thank you, neighbors with an unsecured wireless network, for enabling my spending.  I will send you my credit card bills.

I REALLY wanted a Tivo.  Joel REALLY loves getting a good deal.  So, there was really nothing we could do to stop ourselves from getting a REALLY good deal on a TIVO.  Come on, it was FREE!

I really think this is going to change our lives.  I am so very excited, it's almost obscene.  I can start watching Gilmore Girls again!  I don't have to stay up until 11 on Tuesdays to see Nip Tuck!  Most importantly, I can pause Heroes tonight while I'm cooking, and not miss one single second of SAVE THE CHEERLEADER goodness. 

How did we live before this again?  I really don't know.

Comments

[janet]

Congratulations on beginning the first day of the rest of your lives (with Tivo)! It will be glorious!!!!!!

[Jemima]

Writhing in jealousy...

[kris]

Seriously, this will be like moving from the Speak N Spell to the PC. You may never leave the house again. I know I hardly do. ;)

[kris]

By the way, represent, Morris County! WOOT!

[Isabel]

I'm with Janet. This thing is amazing. I KNEW you would love it.

So now, you have to post all of the shows you are going to TiVo. And may I suggest you check out www.tvgoddess.com. She rocks.