{{{vw}}}

When I got to daycare this afternoon, one of the other mothers was in the class showing the donkey costume she'd made for her son to wear in the Christmas pageant on Friday. Annabel announced that she was going to be a pirate, like Halloween. Her teacher said she didn't think there were any pirates in the Christmas story, and I reminded her that she was going to be a shepherd, in one of Daddy's t-shirts with the sash Mommy never wears from her red blouse.

Now she says she's going to be a pirate shepherd, and carry her big sword. I said she could be a pirate shepherd if she wanted, but maybe she should leave the sword at home, because the pageant was about Baby Jesus, and swords aren't safe to have around babies.

Nice finesse, Susan.

I like the idea of pirate shepherds.

I don't think it's too much of stretch to make the Magi pirates.

Tries to imagine Captain Jack Sparrow as a Wise Man.

Fails, utterly.

IOdessert-makes-everything-betterN, I got some mini-phylo shells, put a dab of Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling, and a dab of this morning's compote in.... et voila I am a dessert-making goddess.

goes over to WindSparrow's house

Thanks for the support. I don't have to see him until Thursday, and even then I won't have to interact with him much. I was hoping he'd do the moving soon, but I may have to switch locations before he goes anywhere. I will attempt to give it until the end of the week before making any decisions, but I think I'll start looking for a room to rent anyway. Which is so not fair to the new guy, but oh well.

{{{ vw }}} Many wise words have been expressed, and I second them all. I doubt there are many people who haven't crossed at least one line they thought they'd never do. Good resolution ~ma to you.

d, I'm sorry you have to deal with such a load of crap. Ugh. I admire your restraint. (quickly checks news updates for report of smitten cow-orker)

vw, what they said. It took bunches to push you over your line. (love Andi's apology) I hope you have a refreshing sleep that relieves any discomfort you feel. History now.

snickers madly at the pirate shepherd Baby Buffistas are the bestest.

Aimee, I am delighted and excited for your good news. Put them spicy brains to work.

Oh, juliana....absinthe. And they give tours....

{{{vw}}} Listen to everyone else. The Hive is made of smarts.

~ma (though late) for you o_a

d, if you string him up please be festive and use the multicolored lights.

Laura, every time we watched Tin Man tonight and saw the monkeys fly off her breasts we thought, "Well, Laura's boys are happy."

home now. Dinner went well. Its been a long time since I cooked, but apparently I'm still pretty good at it. Alas, conversation wasn't what I had hoped for. There was talk over dinner how an office mate was giving her a hard time for me coming over again. & she was responding that just cuz I'm a boy doesn't mean we aren't friends. Not the tone I was hoping for. So if ya heard a kerplunk, that was my hopes falling. BUT, the chicken turned out nice & juicy & yummy. & the garlic bread. Oy vey. Lots of yum. And got another 5" knitted while watching Hollywoodland. Off to sleep now.