I need to get dressed, clean up a bit, pack, and head to the parents with Frankie, but I seem to have ended up back in bed.

In the spirit of Bah Humbug, I finished my course of prednisone, which means I'm itchy again.

Oy vey. Mr. P, don't give your person grief. The toilet already did that.

smonster, sorry you're itchy again.

The cranberry chutney/sauce/stuff is cooling on the stovetop while I'm contemplating what cookies to make. I've got more presents to wrap, but beyond that, it's pretty mellow round these parts. I'm not planning on setting foot among the public if'n I don't have to.

Nora, I'm jealous...I want them, but that is too much scratch for me to spend on me. Also, the last two seasons aren't that good."I know how it is...December 25 everyone loves you, but after that, you're just another fat man in a bad suit." Concerned about my Secret Santa's gift...they are getting ready to make a second attempt to deliver now. Hope it goes okay.

Hubby and I are going to the mall and Best Buy just because we can, not because we have to. We'll sadistically grin at all the frantic people, maybe pick up some insanely good deal, and map out what we'll buy over New Year's. And maybe have eggnog later.

Aw, my awesome soon-to-be-ex roommate is thinking about becoming a Buffista! That would be cool.

Oh Ginger, I hope you and Mr. P are in the car and on your way. Have a safe trip, there and back. Don't kill anybody in the middle.

Amyth, I hope you're feeling better. Smonster, itch-relief to you. Connie, sounds like a good Christmas eve to me! I'll bet Barb's house smells good!

In surprise! news, I hab a Christmas code. sniff. Yay? Blerghy eyes and ruddy dose, the codstant zdiffig is going to drive H bonkers. I bead, why should I hab all de fudd?

Bev, I'm feeling better, thanks! I ate food this morning, woo! I hope your cold isn't too bad.

Drama free is not to be. Sitcom material, on the other hand...

Sigh.

~ma to those that need it, calm to those that need it...

I've lurked the last couple days because I got so far behind it was hard to catch up. I was also busy sewing this dress.

Yesterday I had two GERD episodes that were the worst I've ever had and they've scared me into moving my planned diet regimen start from after my Bay Area trip to now. It's going to be very hard to diet while folks are chowing down on holiday food but I'm going to try to remember how scary yesterday was and hope that motivates me to be strong.

It's sunny for once so I'll be getting out on the bike for the first time in a fortnight to help replenish my mom's stocks of Diet Rite. I may also buy some soups for me. If I can maintain the discipline, I may be going all-liquid for a day or two just to shrink my appetite a bit.

The huge Jerry Springerish horde that is my family will be descending upon us today and tomorrow so I plan on spending a lot of time in my room. Which should also make the diet easier.

The kitchen is full of cookies!