Y'all make me happy that my family is the way it is. I'm sure my mom would be thrilled if we spent xmas with them. But she gets why we don't. ( hate flying this time of year -- and I love traveling) And even DH's family seem to get it. ( CT is too cold!) And none of them would throw a temper tantrum. That's one of those things that would keep me from visiting. I just don't do drama.

and in important days -- someday I will remember our anniversary without looking in my ring. I thought it was Tuesday, but it is Wednesday ( which is better). Too funny that DH remembers, and I don't.

she insisted that my boss would let me take the time off if I said it was to spend Christmas with her

Yeah, he's go "Oh, it's Toddson's mother. I'm sorry, I didn't realize."

you know, I worked Retail for years and I didn't sleep all day -- Esp not if someone was coming from out of town.

I saw this dress when shopping the other night and am still coveting it. [link] I didn't dare try it on in case I really loved it - is expensive!

Oooh, GC - pretty! But - HELLA expensive.

Vortex - man, this sucks. I like Typo's approach, but (as someone who won't have to deal with the tears in person, and is safe on the other side of the planet) I have to say that Brenda's approach has a definite appeal too.

Boundary-ma to you.

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Jeebus, Raq - much much -ma to your relative!

Tree is up and decorated, so are the public lights ( not outside lights, but visible to the outside world) yay for me

Oh, and a note. Sears had the best prices and wides selection of PJs for short people. Also Sears has separate selections for waist and height instead of just having to choose petite, medium, large, etc. Penny's learn from this.

gah! My zipper just broke and my closer is running late.

roasted chestnuts...

Tshirt Hell doesn't have my favorite gift wrap anymore. Does anyone know of sites selling wrapping paper of questionable taste? The stuff I wanted had Jesus on the cross surrounded by presents and festooned with ornaments. Yes, I know I'm going to Hell.

My zipper just broke

13 years ago, when I bought a one way ticket to London and walked the world awhile, I bought an olive green fleece jacket from Woolrich. That garment has been with me all over the world, and is the single most comforting thing ever.

The zipper broke yesterday and I am distraught. I can replace it...which seems silly on such an old (but remarkably viable...go polar fleece with its plastic self) piece of clothing. But I can't imagine tossing the jacket. It would be like drowning a kitten...just not doable.