The tree and decorations are all taken down and boxed away. I am enjoying the feeling of opulence that obtaining extra living room space, formerly occupied by said tree and decorations, can bring. I am no longer performing gymnastic feats merely to … [Continue reading]
…and Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2009 by
Thank you so much for reading this blog. It means a lot to me!I hope you all have a lovely Christmas, whatever you are doing. I am crossing my fingers for a relatively healthy holiday, and I am also completely drunk with power as regards the opening … [Continue reading]
Happy Festivus!
December 23, 2009 by
This is not really a ranting type of blog. I’m not so much a ranting girl. But it’s Festivus! Grievances must be aired.I have a major grievance against people who send their contagious kids to school, or allow their contagious kids to be in confined … [Continue reading]
Christmastime…is here….
December 21, 2009 by
Nearly every year that we have been together, my husband and I have gone to Banff for a night around Christmas time. It’s a lovely tradition – Banff is so beautiful at Christmas with the lights, and the snow, and the mountains – and that is what we … [Continue reading]
A Christmas Meme
December 19, 2009 by
Yesterday was the last day of school before winter break and the kids were appropriately excited. We spent the afternoon baking and decorating piles of cookies – gingerbread men and various shaped sugar cookies. As you know, I am extremely Type A … [Continue reading]
Jingle Bell Rock
December 17, 2009 by
With the exception of people who do not celebrate Christmas, I probably have the lowest Christmas stress level in the city. My shopping has been finished for over a month, my “holiday baking” consists of making and freezing dough when I feel like it … [Continue reading]
At least we’re not in Edmonton! Hardy har.
December 15, 2009 by
That’s what we Calgarians tend to say to assuage feelings of depression due to weather-related issues. There was actually some truth to that this weekend, however, since Edmonton reached a low ambient temperature of minus 46, which is really fracking … [Continue reading]
