the glass plate

Phoebe wasn't nervous at all about being one of the ringbearer's for Lucie's and Thomas' wedding in Carlsbad, CZ, but I became more nervous when I saw that the ring was on a very delicate glass plate. (No, they don't use pillows in Europe - nobody was familiar with that tradition, albeit more boring but also more practical.)

The chic & modern plate made for a beautiful presentation of the ring, but nevertheless, it was G-L-A-S-S, which from a mother's perspective equates with D-I-S-A-S-T-E-R. Wouldn't a silver platter do, or for that matter, something indestructible like plastic? I know it wouldn't be as elegant, but this is a barely-5 year old we're talking about, and 1 bump from an unsuspecting onlooker could send the plate (and ring) flying. My adrenaline was surging.

Luckily, Phoebe and I were able to sit in the front row, and I plopped her right on my lap, w my hands within easy reach of the plate should it manage to take a tumble. She never let loose of the plate, but she did tip it enough that the ring almost tumbled off a dozen times. When the time came for her to give Lucie the ring, I took a deep sigh of relief and could finally relax. The wedding was beautiful, spectacular really, and the food and drinks never stopped coming. The Czechs really know how to throw a party, and we're glad we didn't miss this one. Congrats. Lucie and Thomas!