Abby opening up her DC Comics Encyclopedia and exclaiming, "Holy DC Comics Extravaganza, Batman!"

I'm so proud!

The last 2 days have been busy and therefore exhaustion-making for me, since I'm still gastrointestinally fragile. Good times with all our families, to be sure, but Xmas Eve and Day went very very very late, while I wrestled with queasiness to the power of 10. Feeling like you're going to ralph on your boyfriend's mother takes a little enjoyment out of the festivities.

Still, all was very good, if a little too busy and rushed. We didn't really get to spend any quiet holiday time with each other in all the ruckus, but hastily exchanged gifts before running out the door to one more family gathering.

My dad gave us (in addition to some small, very thoughtfully chosen gifts) a sum of money so large that I'm *deeply* uncomfortable accepting it. But he repeated several times that he wanted to do it, he planned for it all year, and it makes him happy to do it. But, oh my god. So, since we put new (ridiculously expensive) gutters on the house this year, we're going to throw a chunk of money at the remainder of that bill.

(Please understand, this is not a diamond-shoes-too-tight thing, like do I drive the Ferrari tonight or the Lamborgini? My dad's income is limited, and all I can think of is practicalities, like he should build a nest egg for himself if his cardiac health suddenly goes downhill. I worry about him, and then when he is so generous, I just hope it's not at his own expense.)

Plus I got Iron Man -- the extended version DVD with extras. So that's awesome.

Aww. Nice of you to worry about him, Steph but definitely take this opportunity to say thanks and accept his planned-for generosity. Sometimes people just like to do stuff like that. You've provided for him plenty of times and will likely do so again, so if he's got a chance to do something nice for you, yay.

Glad you made it through the festivities.

We, too, survived the holidays but just barely. Our three day journey turned into a five-day saga including a twenty mile stretch over five hours, and another good six hours bunkered down in an Arby's. Very exciting. But we made it safely at last in time to celebrate with both our families (quiet but nice with mine and noisy but nice with his). And we made a new friend during our mutual stranding.

Otherwise it's quiet and rainy here and the SO may be coming down with something. Hope not!

Happy Holidays to everyone else!

I just went out and got a new closet system so i can put my bedroom in some semblance of order today. And i got 100 bucks worth of groceries for 40 bucks, due to buying stuff on sale and a gift card from my landlord. Score!

Now to haul the closet system up the stairs. Oy.

ugh on box 4 of 6 Christmas lights. This takes forever.

Emmett is sitting on the couch in his tux with Matilda cuddled on his chest petting his hair. Pictures shall shortly ensue.

This is awesome. Video: Future star John Tavares's incredible puck-juggling goal

The dude juggled the puck on his stick before batting it in for a goal.

If my mom even mentions the wooden angel, I tear up. There's something pavlovian going on here.

House looks like a toy store exploded. I've been trying to stem the tide a bit, but...it is kind of insane. D is "putting things away" which means we'll probably need a bulldozer to get to his bed.

Also? What kind of toy comes with its own dirt? I mean, really. (Cool magnetized dino skeleton, but really?)

The bag of a 100 balls has been a big hit. Simple stuff often is.

currently DH is attempting to install some dimmers. He has done this before --- However, old wiring and tight spaces is making things exciting

Oy. Fucking. Vey.

Kuma attacked Pug the cat which wound Roman up. In the fray of getting all the parties separated, Kuma got injured. He's limp, limping and curled into a ball on the floor.

Meanwhile, Noah has refused a nap today. When I went to check on him, he had taken off his pants and diaper and was standing the crib. yes, he had peed on teh floor.

Now, N has a Mr. Potatohead nose that he tauntingly puts up his nose as he walks around the house. When asked to stop, he growls.

Did I mention, no nap today?

Have people seen this: [link]

I saw it today at my local Walgreens.