Archive for December, 2009

  • Let the Festivities Begin!

    Let the Festivities Begin!

    Hooray, it’s Christmas Eve!  I can hardly believe that the hourly countdown has begun.  The kids have already started asking me for updates as to how long they have to wait until Santa will arrive.  It’s been what has seemed like a long time coming but the big day is finally within our reach! I [...]

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  • Recipe of the Week – Golden Rum Cake

    Recipe of the Week – Golden Rum Cake

    Ah…rum.  Have I mentioned my preference for this gloriously rich liquid beauty?  There is just something about its versatility which makes it all the more appealing.  The fact that I can drink it…and eat it…rates it right up there with winning the lottery and watching The Thunder from Down Under.  Pretty high marks.  Rum became [...]

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  • Three more days…

    Three more days…

    Honestly, I really can’t believe that it’s almost Christmas Day.   And I’m kind of sad about it.   It may be a little bit silly to already be upset that something is ending, when it hasn’t even happened yet, but anybody who has been eagerly anticipating this specific morning for 364 days understands the inevitable letdown that [...]

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  • Wrapping presents…who came up with this idea?

    Wrapping presents…who came up with this idea?

    Phew.  I’m done.  I have completely finished all of my seasonal materialistic obligations.  The hubby and I dropped the kids off with my folks on Saturday evening (thank you very much Pops and Gamma, so sorry about the ribbon incident) and finished up with what has become a very drawn-out gifting experience.  I’ve already posted [...]

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  • Odds, Ends and…an Update

    Odds, Ends and…an Update

    A week in the life… 1)  Jack wore underpants to Dairy Queen tonight.  I should explain that this was his father’s doing as I am still recovering from a long week of dealing with him peeing his pants, pooping his diaper at night only to then remove it and bring it to me for immediate disposal, [...]

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