Friday feel-good

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Seems that yesterday's post caused many readers to tear up a bit. I offer no apologies for that since I judge the success of a post by how many folks I can make cry shed a few tears myself while reading the comments. Let's just call it even.

Crying now and then can be good for the soul, I've been told, so I appreciate that we can help each other out in such ways now and again.

But, enough crying.

Today I offer up a wee bit of levity for one and all by way of my newly donned holiday briefs on the site banner, a festive holiday poem, and a simple holiday question from "The Christmas Conversation Piece." (Oh, and a laughing holiday horse—or is it gagging?—thrown in, too, just for kicks.) Consider it a Friday feel-good of sorts, simply because I adore alliteration. And because I hope it brings a smile to your soul on this final day of the work week.

Here goes...

Christmas Pie

Lo! now is come our joyfull'st feast!

Let every man be jolly;

Each room with ivy leaves is dressed,

And every post with holly.

Now all our neighbours' chimneys smokes,

And Christmas blocks are burning;

Their ovens they with bakemeats choke,

And all their spits are turning.

Without the door let sorrow lie,

And if for cold it hap to die,

We'll bury it in a Christmas pie,

And ever more be merry.

~ George Wither

photo: stock.xchng

Today's question (from "The Christmas Conversation Piece"):

What is your favorite Christmas sound?

Toddler bowl

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I am an awesome bowler. On the Wii. I get spares, strikes, even "turkeys" (that's three strikes in a row, for you non Wii bowlers). I continually impress—and surprise—my family with my Wii-bowling skills.

Too bad my prowess with the Wii pins doesn't translate to real-life bowling.

We took Bubby bowling for his first time last week, and Gramma didn't light up the lanes the way she thought she might. Bubby, on the other hand, did great. With a toddler-sized ball, bumpers in the gutters, and pointers from Mommy and PawDad, Bubby granny-rolled 'em like a pro.

Bubby rocked the lanes, even delighted us all with a spare. He scored a 52 for his first game ever. Pretty impressive for a toddler beginner. He did even better in his second game, rolling double that. Well, MOMMY rolled double that...while Bubby napped. Seems one game of granny-ing it was the bowling boy's limit for the day.

Maybe next time we hit the lanes as a family, Baby Mac will get to join in the fun. Although, just being passed back and forth between the bowlers was fun in itself.

At least for those doing the passing.

Today's question:

When did you last bowl and how did you do?

October expedition: The North Pole

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As you likely deduced if you saw yesterday's photo, our family made the highly anticipated trek to the North Pole last week. What a jolly time it was! So much to see and do, including a ride or two with Bubby down the Peppermint Candy Cane Slide I waxed once upon a time.

This slideshow was a casualty of my site makeover but you can find it in my Brag Book: NORTH POLE — 2011.

After the delightful outing, I've decided October is definitely the best time to visit the North Pole. Not only is the early autumn weather perfect for an afternoon halfway up Pikes Peak, the aspens on the hillsides all around are just beginning to change, lines for the rides are non-existent, and Santa has plenty of time for long visits plus strolls throughout the park during his breaks—which meant we ran into the Big Guy on several occasions, and each time he remembered Bubby by name.

 

I'm so thankful for the holiday-themed expedition with my very most favorite people. 'Twas a memorably festive occasion, indeed.

Today's question:

What percentage of your holiday shopping have you completed...or considered?

3 ways Pinterest made Gramma awesome

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Simple, inexpensive ideas I found on Pinterest that convinced Bubby of Gramma's awesomeness:

Shaving cream bath paints.

Cardboard ramps for his cars.

 

<photo of Bubby in the tub with glow sticks removed by Lisa because perverts flocked to it>

Glow sticks in the bath tub.

Today's question:

Do you prefer taking baths or taking showers?