Have you ever met someone who obviously needs people to like her? Someone who goes out of her way to “people please”? The one who overcompensates at the grocery store checkoutfor the complaint-filled crabapple in front of her by smiling so hard at the clerk she runs the risk of splitting her lips open? The […]
Archives for December 2009
Hot Buttered Rum Recipe
Unless you’ve had your head in the sand or live along a quaint little river called “D-nial”, then you realize that we are in full swing holiday mode. There are parties to be had, gift exchanges to be attended, book club dinners to be drinking at, and excessive amounts of carbs to consume. And you […]
A Fleeting Moment of Glory
Elation. Supreme satisfaction. Utter, undeniable glee. These are only a few adjectives to describe the way I felt uponrealizing I could do something that my husband can’t…yo-yo. You need to understand something. I am married to one of those completely annoying types who excel at pretty much anything they do. You know the ones. “Wow, […]
Gift-Giving
After suffering through a miniature panic attack a little over a week ago due to the realization that the time to stock up my gift closet was running out (thanks for the heads up QVC), I quickly pulled it together and managed a good amount of retail therapy. It could have been any number of […]
Top 5 Reasons I’m Glad I’m Not a Man
I’m pretty sure this post will not be featured in any feminist magazines nor will I be asked to be thekeynote speaker at any futureNOW conventions but I had some revelations today about my husband and the male race, in general. As I was watching my hubby heft gigantic extension cords and Christmas lights all […]
I’m not a “Crafter”
Have you ever noticed that the Christmas holiday brings with it the expectation that all those who celebrate will do so with creativity and imagination? There are cookies to bake, Christmas cards to craft, gingerbread houses to construct and candy to make. Your neighbors are decorating their front porches with wreaths and adorable little candy […]
Holiday Breakfast Casserole Recipe
I am notorious with all those who know me for having a small problem with my food touching on my plate. Be it breakfast, lunch or dinner I designate specific areas on my plate for protein, carb, vegetable and fruit with plenty of space in-between. I watch very closely for renegade gravy, sauce or ranch […]
Christmas Tree…an Update
Well, the tree went up yesterday and today was the day for decorating! I always look forward to this part of the holiday season because I think there is such joy in sorting through ornaments of past and present. The kids love hearing stories about each ornament and then creating their own stories as we […]
It’s tree time, folks!
It’s a banner day in this suburban household. We set up the Christmas tree, finally. Jack has now agreed to give up his attachment to all things Halloween and has excitedly embraced the season of holly and evergreen. Okay, not so much evergreen as an imitation of evergreen. Yes, that’s right. We’re the faux-Christmas tree […]
Holy Cow…Christmas Countdown!
I was watching a shopping channel on TV this morning and the host mentioned that there are only 21 shopping days left until Christmas! Please do not focus on the fact that it was a shopping channel that provided this valuable information. So, I occasionally partake of a little TV commerce. What’s the problem?Sure, there […]