timestamping question

Since NOW() and TODAY() is dynamic, is there another way to put a timestamp? any modules or anything out there?

Here's the scenario:
I have a checklist that I have to initial and date on a daily basis.
I'm personally sick of using cntrl+; to input the date.

btw...if I get a working reply, I will give out a gmail account, in case you don't have one. 2gigs of email space and growing. Love it!