Can’t we just turn off the stereo? I thought it would be enough for me to simply list the Christmas songs that get my Christmas goose. (I was gonna say “goat,” but I’ve never heard of a Christmas goat. Even though accuracy has never really prevented me from writing before.)But no. My ire, annoyance, and ear-worm eye-roll has not been tempered in the least.So I shall expound.Okay, Jackson 5. I get it. You saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus under the mistletoe last {Read More}
The New Normal- Christmas Edition.
December 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Christmassed out. I don’t think 25 year-old Keely would recognize 31 year-old Keely, nor her way of celebrating the holiday season. Nor what she considers totally par for the course. Mid-twenties Keel would don her best grey leather boots and mod minidress for a round of Christmas shindigs that featured precariously balanced martinis/vodka tonics, extra lime. Early-thirties me considers it a night well-spent if she gets an after-dinner dance with both of her girls (and maybe even her husband) to {Read More}
Dragging Kids About Town.
December 5, 2011 By 3 Comments
The past few days have been great. Unless you ask my children. Then, the time has been rotten. For starters, we rocked Nora’s world with the trifecta of terror: Santa, first haircut, and meeting new people. We thought she’d dig seeing Santa, seeing as how she’s been obsessed with all of the classic Christmas movies and telling everyone how KIND she’s been. (Saturday morning she excitedly told me that Santa would even give her a treat because she’s been so KIND.) {Read More}
I Still Want A Hula Hoop.
December 1, 2011 By 2 Comments
Last year’s questionable meet-up We’ve really been pushing The Christmas. Mostly for myself. It’s kind of hard to be in the spirit of things when really (reallyreallyreally) tired, but the [advent] calendar waits for no man! So we’ve been rocking the Sirius XM holiday station. Expected side effect: I remember how much I adore renditions of ‘O Holy Night’ (except for Jewel’s- blechity blech) and any incarnation of Canon in D. Especially if a children’s choir is singing in the background. {Read More}
Nora Just Learned ALL The Words To ‘Jingle Bells.’
November 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
Cousins are for hugging. Well, it’s officially the Christmas Season. It was rung in by the Official 7.5 Hour Gridlock Post-Thanksgiving Trans-Indiana Commute Day (Observed). Thankfully, Peej and I have been blessed by some pretty rockin’ travel companions. I think you’ll recognize the archetypes: One likes to read the entire time, occasionally stopping to inquire about snacks. Seated next to her is that one person who always dozes off for entire states, waking momentarily to announce that they’ll drive the {Read More}
By the numbers.
December 27, 2010 By 6 Comments
This was Nora’s holiday week- let’s break it down. On Wednesday: (4) meat products were consumed, (9) family members were hugged. Thursday: (5) meat products were consumed, (30) family members were hugged. Friday: (4) meat products were consumed, (9) family members- not including her touchy/feely parents. Saturday: (6) meat products were consumed…plus (5) cheese appetizers, (29) family members were hugged. Sunday: (5) meat products were consumed, plus the rest of the cheese/etc., appetizers, (10) family members were hugged. This a.m. {Read More}
You’re gonna want to sing this one aloud.
December 23, 2010 By 5 Comments
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…a mortgage and a baby.On the second day of Christmas, Chicago gave to me…two parking fines, and a Volkswagen and a Bitsy.On the third day of Christmas, my kiddos gave to me…three blanket tents, two museum free days, and a “Sleep in ’til seven thirty.”On the fourth day of Christmas, my parents gave to me…four words of wisdom, three No Way naptimes, two ethnic bake shops, and a “Sorry {Read More}
