No drama, Tom!
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. I found Dad's stocking and I'm off for our ritual holiday run...
You know what they say about payback? Well I'm the bitch.
Fred ,'Life of the Party'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Consuela - Dec 25, 2013 5:07:51 am PST #15478 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
-t - Dec 25, 2013 5:18:54 am PST #15479 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Aw, such good dogs!
I am up having a satsuma by the fire, which is pretty Christmassy! After breakfast it's all chores and cleaning, which is not so festive but needs to be done and I am grateful for the days off from work to do stuff around the house!
I hope you all have lovely days with minimal drama and lots of joy.
Theodosia - Dec 25, 2013 5:33:18 am PST #15480 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
My Xmas eve was enlivened by my cousin-the-professional chef doing impromptu color commentary on several episodes of the Food Channel's CHOPPED cooking competition show. Since there isn't much he hasn't cooked, and really could compete on a show like that, it was fun to hear.
-t - Dec 25, 2013 5:37:08 am PST #15481 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That does sound like a good time!
Pix - Dec 25, 2013 5:40:24 am PST #15482 of 30000
The status is NOT quo.
Merry merries! We are moving from family visit #1 (which involved an ER visit and family drama) to family visit #2 (my dad, who believes in no drama). Florida here we come. I wish all who celebrate a wonderful Christmas filled with joy, love, and no drama.
Zenkitty - Dec 25, 2013 7:24:48 am PST #15483 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Christmas here has been drama-free! My nieces are actually speaking to each other and laughing and having fun! I guess they've forgiven each other. K. made little rock star jackets for S.'s little dogs; so adorable.
Kat - Dec 25, 2013 7:28:04 am PST #15484 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
We've been up since 6:00. All presents are opened. Twins are on the couch reading. ADORBS.
I made dutch babies with the Martha Stewart recipe (zinnged in a blender). HOLY MOTHER OF GOD those are easy to make and given that we only use cast iron, it worked out perfectly.
Take that Original Pancake House with your sexist placemats for kids. I am not going back. Dutch babies are too easy to make at home.
Amy - Dec 25, 2013 7:30:52 am PST #15485 of 30000
Because books.
Merry Christmas, everyone who's celebrating! I have a homemade gingerbread in the oven and peppermint mocha cookies to drizzle and then we're headed to my parents'.
What are dutch babies? I've heard of them but I don't think I've ever even seen one.
Theodosia - Dec 25, 2013 7:34:01 am PST #15486 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I know not of dutch babies either! My relatives are happily deep into Xmas dinner prep already, since it's All About The Food. The dining table is already fully set, with the sideboard also set with dessert china and coffee service.
Their ways are so not my ways, but at least they're enjoying themselves.
Kat - Dec 25, 2013 7:37:47 am PST #15487 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
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