My son is a pagan. Or something along those lines. Recently, during one of my daily “breakdown of the school day” rap sessions with my little 2nd grader (a.k.a. behavior update and/or early planning for teacher Christmas payoffs) I discovered that Jack has recently had Santa Clause on his little brain. I shouldn’t be surprised. […]
“Merry Christmas Is Over”
Anyone think there should be a holiday celebrating the end of a holiday? I believe most of mankind would benefit from a mandatory resting period beginning no later than the evening of December 25th, after the kids have been strapped down into bed, their bodies having begun withdrawal from 48 hours of sugar-induced hyperactivity. As […]
Holiday Hangover
Phew, what a Christmas! It’s certainly been a wonderful week but, wow, what an exhausting one! The feeling I currently have reminds me of my old single days. Me and the girls would get all gussied up for a night out on the town spending ungodly amounts of time on hair and makeup.We would primp […]
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 […]
Golden Rum Cake Recipe
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 […]