Defestooning

So, for almost 18 years, I would put up my outside Christmas lights without a thought of weather - it never rains in Southern California. One year doing this gave me my fear of extension ladders because I fell. Another year was even done when I was eight months pregnant. All years were done in mild weather. Last year was the first New England (de)festooning. This year, the lights went up before snow. Taking them down today made me realise that maybe I should plan for foul weather in the takedown. Thankfully, enough snow had thawed that I didn't need boots to take the lights down from the dock. Although, I could have left up the dock lights, and just taken down the icicles over the front porch. Whatevah. The house is finally getting back to some semblance of order.

I've been told that 2008 will be a "cracking year". We shall see Miche. We shall see.....

What a difference eight years makes

Eight years ago tonight, Mom smuggled a bottle of Moet et Chandon into the hospital. Andrew had entered the world a mere 36 hours before. I dipped his pacifier into the Moet in hopes of him sleeping more than 46 minutes that night. Sounded good in theory.

Eight years later, I purchase the bubblies myself. A bit better, and the kid is a bit older. Unknowingly, the bottle of bubblies I purchased is from 1999. Quite serendipitous. :)

When the day starts with a root canal redo part one, well, you know.........

Merry Christmas Eve.

Nanook

Dad is a dork. It was actually a warm day today. Upper 30's/lower 40's. Yet, he was cold.....

Resistance is Futile

Apparently, I have assimilated. Today was "warm". 37. I did not wear a coat. Andrew was not required to wear hat and mittens. Is it the 22 formative years in Kansas City, or the start of the 2nd New England winter? No idea. Love being here. :)

Overheard

One-sided conversation between Andrew and my mom. Oh, I'm hearing Andrew's side:
"Yeah. Brady? He's starting to get a hang of football."

I did my best to stay on the road... ;)

No Kitty Truce

There are truces between the felines. Few and far between, but they are there. More often are literal hissy fits. One such battle was this afternoon when I wasn't feeling well. They were going at it with all barrels. Normally, I just let them go. Not today. They were using the couch as a battle ground. I was attempting a nap. On the couch.

Truce

Three posts in one day?? This HAS to be a record. OMG! ;)

Twice

Twice now this has happened. Two blogs in one way. Must be the season..... ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xa_maqPRsU

Best carol EVER!

Winter Wonderland

Hope the photo comes out right. The icycles and snowflakes in the spotlight are really pretty.

Irony

Ok, so I'm waking up later because, well, it's just too damm cold to get out of bed. This causes me to get Andrew up later, which causes a later departure, which is delayed even further by the fact we now must bundle in thousands of layers.

Timing

Turned on my floodlights for my neighbor who insists on raking leaves in the dark.
Went outside to move leaves (no raking in the dark for me) from in front of the garage bay I use for my car.
Supposed to snow tonight, and want driveway clear for possible plowing.
Chat with said neighbor about why her sons aren't helping as they are older and stronger than my son.
She gives typical mom excuses.
She thanks me for turning on my floodlights for her.
My porch light burns out.....
Coming home for lunch tomorrow to change the light unless I'm already home because the snow will not allow me out.