I put on Christmas music when decorating the tree, not to be festive, but to drown out the sounds of my kids fighting over ornaments and me swearing about the lights.
“All I want for Christmas is you” – Middle-aged Mariah Carey to a tube of Ben-Gay
What if I just don’t go all out for Christmas this year? I ask on December 3 knowing I will descend into a full panic somewhere around mid-December and will put decorations on my decorations
When I was a teenager, I used to see people eating alone in restaurants and feel bad for them. I’m currently drinking a Christmas margarita at the bar in a Chili’s by myself and I have never felt more Peace.
For people whose chocolate Advent calendars actually make it to Christmas, what’s that like
Thanks for the Christmas card. I was wondering how you looked on your family vacation in July.
My kids have both decided that they can hide the elf better than he can hide himself. He’s been missing for 36 hours and they’ve both lost interest in him being found. Follow me for more happy holiday tips.
“I’m already on Santa’s naughty list, I’ve got nothin’ to lose, people!” Moms in December probably
Rearranging my neighbor’s reindeer was a lot more fun before they installed security cameras.
The reindeer antlers on your car tell me all I need to know about you.
So, there you have it! A little Jingle for the day. Enjoy and catch you next time!
Here’s a little SNL Christmas Video to remind us that Christmas with the family is what it is. lol
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What a riot! I identify! Thanks for the morning smile.
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