Passing the fresh sourdough, brie, roasted garlic, and some pretty little truffles. We need to get in shape for WW's Holiday Food and Whine Festival, beginning right here on Saturday, and hosted by the fabulous Liz!
Madeleine got us off to a great start this week with her whine of "Dead bugs on windowsills." By popular demand, she wins the Old Skool Award.
The coveted Elevated Risk of Mullet Award goes to Amy, who's about to boot a third student from her class and laments, "egad -- I chose to teach college so I wouldn't have to deal with children."
Sue wins the Cupcake Liberation Award, for freeing some [we aren't counting] from the confines of the freezer, and carefully rearranging things so nobody would suspect. And still, those Tell-Tale Heart cupcakes kept calling to her.
Esperanza has earned an Award for Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty, escorting the Baboos to the fancy-pants, out-of-town, not-kid-friendly, not-my-people wedding. She also wins the Best Anti-Whine Award for "Elmo had fun going in and out of the hotel safe." We're all glad things worked out for Elmo.
Sweet Sounds of Silence Award to Days, whose elder kids are spending their fall break in that most pleasant and rewarding of past-times, re-reading Harry Potter! Excellent!
The Cluestick Posse is paying a visit to Jenevieve's roommate (hubby's BFF), who thinks paying rent is "optional," and to the bosses who have her doing 24 hour shifts for the kind of pay that qualifies one for food stamps. Gah. Sending many hugs and hope that hubby's meds start working soon, too. And a big stack of virtual "free chai" coupons.
Esperanza and Jenevieve bring the Bodily Fluids this week, in the form of the wee ones [heh] deciding they no longer have a burning desire to be potty-trained. This too shall pass.
Crossed Fingers and Toes Awards for our own Sarah and Amy, who are both braving the interview process. This award comes with an abundant supply of chocolate, and an official WW recommendation.
Lullabye Awards to PK, Amy, Sue, and all others suffering from sleep deprivation.
Crime Watch Award to Madeleine, for her observation that bank fraud seems to be "epidemic." Hugs and good luck to Pixies so afflicted. Be alert! On the up side, banks and credit card companies seem to be good about fixing the problems. But it is a genuine pain to lose access to one's account while a new card is being issued.
Many thanks to Sue and Madeleine for setting me straight on Boxing Day traditions. A holiday where the food must be leftovers and the hostess is encouraged to stay in jammies sounds like our kind of holiday.
Sending official Pixie Healing Vibes to those suffering from various ailments, including but not limited to Tater in his recovery from surgery, Mini with her rash in a personal place, Sweet and her possible reflux, Jeni's sweetie, and Margalit. And also to our good friend Days, my son's neighbor, and everyone else dealing with the fireplacing cancer.
Holiday Spirit Awards to Sue, who reported the first snow and therefore the start of the season, to Amy, who provided an excellent seasonal video, and to Liz, who will host the Holiday Food and Whine Fest!
11 comments:
Ack, I missed it again. This work thing is getting in my way. Hugs to everybody.
jen, feel free to whine here, should you wish. hugs back atcha.
*waves* Hi JenR!!!
Great awards kathy a!
Let the holiday food and whine feast begin (well, on Saturday, but you get my meaning)!
I didn't get the job. I'm okay, but just a little sad. A wonderful, supportive husband and a half a bottle of beaujolais is helping.
aw, amy. xoxox
Fab awards! Aw, Amy; hope the beaujolais helps. xx
(((amy)))
My whine is that I am sick of work and sick and tired of feeling sick and tired.
And the unbloggable stuff that is probably the root cause of the eczema flare up on my elbows.
Vacation for Miranda, sans unbloggable stuff.
Sorry, Amy.
My new whine is that Elmo is MIA, AWOL, something. He made it home from the hotel safe. Last seen in bed with Sweet Baboo night before last. He is small, red, filled with beans, and speaks in the third person. If you see him, send him our way. Quickly!
oh, miranda! so sorry.
esperanza -- uh, oh....
Oh amy - so sorry.
Miranda - glad to hear from you, but I'm so sorry about the unbloggable exzema-inducing sick and tired stuff.
esperanza - did you check the hotel safe?? (kidding!) I hope His Elmoness turns up McSoon!! We had a favourite rabbit toy that caused great consternation every time he went missing. The good news is that he always turned up and is now safe and sound in the "Baby Box" for Son the Second to pass on to his own little ones one day (should he have any).
All clear on the Elmo APB. He was hanging out with the shoes in the drawer. Who knew Elmo had a thing for shoes? He spent the night with them, but now he is found. Whew.
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