Happy Holidays!!

I really hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas and that Santa was good to you all. In the case that I forget or am just to drunk to do so later I wish you all the very best in the New Year.

Getting To Know You Holiday Style!!!

Again, I accept the challange

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Love the nog. Hot, cold, rum or no rum, Mmmmmmmmm!!

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Santa always wraps everything

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Colored all the way

4. Do you hang mistletoe? No

5. When do you put your decorations up? Either the last weekend of November or the first weekend of December

6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? The dressing and salad

7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? Sitting at the dinner table opening up our holiday crackers, and when we were small Christmas at the Hudson's with the family and the food

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? What truth??

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Yes, doesn't everyone??

10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? With ornaments, some bought, some made and some pictures.

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? Love it, a little or a lot LOVE IT.

12. Can you ice skate? Use to. I am sure that I could stand for a few minutes before I ended up on my bottom.

13. What's the most important thing about the Holiday's for you? Being with the family and friends

14. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Anything baked by my Uncle Ray or Aunt Denise

15. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Christmas Eve at my Parents house making homemade mini pizzas and Boxing Day with my Uncle Ray

16. What tops your tree? An angel

17. Which do you prefer, giving or receiving? Is it wrong to say both??

18. What is your favorite Christmas Song? Jingle Bells by Frank Sinatra

19. Candy Canes? Yes, I love them

20. Favorite Christmas Movie? The orginal Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Christmas Vacation.

Merry Christmas to you all, 2 more sleeps to go. Yahooooooo

What Was I Thinking!!

Here I am waking up Saturday morning 9 days before Christmas and nothing to do. Husband is at work and the kids are wired and it is only 7:30 am. So I get out of bed, start the kettle and think about what we could do to waste the day away. Instead of doing laundry, wrapping presents, doing the dishes or cleaning the house I decided that we should head to the mall. WHAT WAS I THINKING??? First of all I convince my 3 year old that riding in the stroller is the best idea and surprisingly enough he agrees. So here we are in the furthest most parking spot we start off on our adventure. Our first stop is Winners. All I need is a birthday for the mother-in-law. This should have been easy. My 7 year old does not like anything that I pick out and the 3 year old (who is way too big for the stroller) has figured out how to push the stroller by himself by pushing the wheels with his feet. So as I am explaining to my 7 year old that Grandma may not like pink leopard print my 3 year old is rolling down the main isle. Well after about 45 minutes we are in line and paying. Next stop Shopper's, only to find out the item I saw in the gift flyer that may be worth $15 is selling for $25. So in line again to pay for 2 packages of tic tacs and a well needed pack of gum. Next on the list is the rides. Keep in mind that I just said no because I did not have any change only to discover my 7 year old has change in her pocket. Well that just wasted 15 minutes and we are off to Stiches. On the list is presents for Daddy. I had never been in the store before because they do not carry my size but lucky for me they have Daddy's size. Also in my favour the whole store is on sale. $70 later I am off with 2 sweaters for Daddy and 2 sweaters for me. My lucky day, if Mommy is happy then everyone is happy. Next we head to Sears (and apparently so does everyone else). "All we need to buy is a present for Papa" I said. Well that did not sit to well. All I heard was "I have to pee" and 'I am hungry can we go". First attempt failed so off to the bathroom and fight to go back into the stroller but after a very well thought out bribe we are off again. The second attempt failed so we are outta here. The argue over lunch was something to write home about but Mommy won. We pull into the parking lot at Williams (sort of like Central Perk from Friends) because Mommy needs a cup of coffee and to my surprise I hear giggles from the back seat. They have just figured out where we are and apparently my 3 year old having the same name as the restaurant finds this is pretty amusing. We wait in line, order and find a seat. To my amazement both kids eat all of their bagels in peace and are not fighting. After 45 minutes we are off to Zehrs to get groceries for our Christmas dinner with friends. Who knew that selecting bagels could be hazardous to your health. I practically had to beat up a lady and her kids just to get them out of the way. After a few more items we head for the check outs where I found out that if your kids talk to the cashier you may get something for free. Merry Christmas to me but what was I thinking????

Under Garments!!!

Underware, under pants, panties, briefs, knickers or gitch or what whatever else you call them they are one in the same. The other day I actually broke down, trucked my butt to the store and attempted to buy underware. I, like so many find this frustrating and annoying. What ever happened to going in looking for your size and that was all the effort it took. They are in fact JUST underware. I was amazed to find BIKINI, HI-CUT, BOY SHORTS, BRIEFS, LOW WASTE, FULL FIGURE and THONGS. There honestly could have been more but I could not wrap my mind around it. What ever happened to just covering the back and holding in the front? Once you find the style your next task is picking the fabric. This is somewhat easier but still you can choose cotton, silk, spandex and lycra. And lets not forget the other options lace, strips, solids, patterns, white, colored, jewels or perhaps holiday themed. My God people it's certainly not rocket science. No one ever sees them unless it is intended so what is the deal? Who honestly has the hour to stand there and make the choice? Trust me guys this is not something you want to rush and lets face it, this is one item that people do not like to try on. After about a half an hour and what seemed like a headache starting, I had made my decison and was happy to be heading home.

He's BACK

He's back, did you hear, he's back!!!!!.
Merry Christmas to ME the sexiest man alive is out of retirement. With his massive arms, buldging biceps, that sexy voice and oh that butt, he is the man of my dreams. OK, back to reality he has aged (but who of us hasn't) and the face could use some work but honestly I am not really looking at his face. In case you are still wondering Rocky Balboa is back with Paulie and his son as his manager for one more fight. One can only wonder what trouble he will get into this time around but let me tell you this one should be good. I wonder if he will once again utter his famous phrase "Yo Adrian". In all honestly if he just sat there and did nothing it would still be a darn good movie. I realize it will never happen but one day he will be mine (after I loose 30 pounds, get a boob job and of course actually met the man) but I can hope. Rob better get ready because when Stallone comes knocking I am so gone.
I do dream big don't I.
Sandra Stallone does have a nice ring to it now doesn't it????

21 Days Left!!!!

Just a reminder there is only 21 shopping days left until Christmas!! Just thought I would let you all know, In case anyone had forgotten. I would like to take this moment and ask what is wrong with some Christmas shoppers? Why do they feel the need to stand in the middle of the isle and look at the same item for 10 minutes? Honestly, if it takes you 10 minutes to think about it then you probably shouldn't buy it. If you are in the clothing section measuring up other women or men to try and figure out if they are the same size of the person you are buying for, then you should put the item back and step away slowly. I do not understand the concept of just wondering around with your head in a fog. They are called lists people and I think there are some out there that could use a good one. One more item on the agenda, for all of those out there that have their head in a fog but happen to be pushing a cart, people unhand your weapon and step outside. What are you thinking? First of all as you are driving your cart up my *ss you are practically running down my kids. When I turn around to shoot a dirty look, you look stare at me as if my kids are to blame. If my kids are not screaming, not asking for something, at my side and not being giant boobs they are not to blame. One last thing to talk amongst yourselves, what is with the people that just stop in the middle of the isles? Walking down the main isle, full traffic zone and the dude infront stops for no reason but to stick this head in the fog and stare at nothing. I will say it again, it you do not know what it is at first glance then you shouldn't buy it. As some of you are wondering yes I work in retail and have to put with these wonderful people on a daily basis. Trust me when I say 'it takes all kinds'. So please make lists, keep your head out of your fogs, and watch for the stop free zones and no parking areas. Just to mention that I am one of the 'special' people that start early and I am done shopping. Good luck to you all in your travels and shop smart. For those with their heads in a fog use the hand baskets, make a list and watch for stopping areas and if you have to think about it DO NOT BUY IT.
Happy Holidays!!!! (and good luck)