I’m going to let this Christmas carol do the talking for me today. President Bush recently quoted it in his address to the nation on Iraq, and I think posting the lyrics in their entirety would be a good thing for us all. My favorite rendition of this song is the Carpenters’ version on their […]

Stockings hung? Check. Presents all wrapped? Check. Cookies baked? Check. Children nestled all snug in their beds? Check. Oh, it’s only the 23rd. Crap. Wash, rinse, repeat in 24 hours. ***** Actually, there are a few things we still need to do: 1) Put ribbons on packages. This has not yet occured, because the presents […]

In the last 24 hours: Number of hours slept: 6, with a break in the middle to feed Baby Boy. Number of cookies baked: 3 and a half dozen Number of cookie plates handed out: 2 Number of fudge plates handed out: 21 Number of fries consumed by the Munchkin: 2 small McDonalds’ servings- one […]

As a sign so kindly reminded me while I was on my way to run a few errands yesterday, we have less than 2 weeks left before Christmas! Family will be arriving next week! This is the best part. My brother and sister-in-law are coming, and I haven’t seen them in over a year. He […]