Merry Christmas Eve!

[Deleted User] · December 2011

Good morning! I'm up ridiculously early today because one of our fire alarms started beeping at 5:30. Why is it that alarms only beep in the middle of the night?

What are everyone's plans today? We are going to the movies and then to a get together at my mom's.

ski2play · December 2011

Morning, I am up and getting ready to leave the house. I have to pick up one last gift that I ordered and finally arrived at the mall. Then I am coming home to finish baking and wrapping. Then, when FI gets out of work we are going to pick up his father and go to his sisters for a family get together. I get to see our new baby grand niece who was born last Saturday for the first time! Plus, his sister always has the best food at her parties.

This a probably a P&R so have a enjoyable Christmas Eve. Enjoy the moments!

Mrs.B6302007 · December 2011

E's dead still so I'm jumping over to say morning and Merry Christmas Eve.

We're doing Christmas with my family tonight and the Bs tomorrow. I'm SO stinking excited because Baby Bee is old enough to really enjoy it this year. I cna't WAIT for her to see her Santa gifts in the a.m.

[Deleted User] · December 2011

Morning and merry Christmas Eve! I'm still lounging in bed watching Boy Meets World but I need to get up and do the last of our packing. H is working until about noon, then we're heading to my dad's to celebrate.

I wanted to leave earlier but in a way it's good we're leaving at noon. I'm hoping Whisky's meds come in. I ordered them last freaking week and they should have been here by now. I'm really low on one, but my biggest worry is the chemo one that has to be kept cold, so if it comes after we leave then we are kind of screwed and I'll have to order it again, and it's expensive.

Denise91980 · December 2011

Morning and Merry Christmas Eve ladies! This morning I am cooking, wrapping a little and then headed out to finish shopping (I know, I know). I am so exhausted because it has been a crazy week. H had to be in work for 5 this morning and he was awakened in the middle of the night by some loud kids smoking pot outside of our house. We heard them earlier in the night and when they were really loud and obnoxious he went out to tell them to keep it down and that what they are doing is clearly evident because we heard one girl yell, "aww come on, you took a hit and passed it to him and skipped over me," as well as, "pass me that blunt." He was trying to be nice and tell them to keep it down because we have some crotchity neighbors that will call the cops. They left for a few, but apparently came back around 1am and were smoking in our bushes. Creeps!

Later we are going to SIL's for dinner and we are going to my sister's tomorrow. I hope everyone has a nice holiday.

Steph0871 · December 2011

Morning! Merry Christmas Eve!! H and I drove home to WI last night, and the drive took freaking FIVE hours. (It usually takes about 2 and a half, maybe 3 when there's traffic.) All because of 1/8" of snow. Apparently people forget it snows here every year

But we're home now. I love waking up at my parents' house. Is that weird? I think I just love being home.

No one else is up yet, which is ironic because I definitely went to bed later than everyone else. We're heading over to my mom's whenever H wakes up to do Christmas lunch and church and presents.

kd.joseph · December 2011

Merry Christmas Eve ladies!

Glad you had a safe trip home Steph.

Just got up to clean up cat puke, he was not going to let me sleep in. And he has no idea what this baby "thing" is.

So I got up,made coffe finished laundry and now we are finishing Love Actually.
I have to bake today.

dragonwagon · December 2011

Merry Christmas Eve and good morning!

Not doing much right now. Still haven't made my way out of bed. I did all the cooking last night, so I don't have anything to do this morning to prepare for today's festivities.

Not much on the schedule. Just having a Christmas get together with family for lunch. This side of the family is always so much fun, so I look forward to seeing everyone.

pirategal03 · December 2011

Good morning.

The big get-together is here tomorrow, so I'll be spending the day getting ready. I hope my puppy runs around enough today that she gets tired out so she'll be good tomorrow.

LetsHikeToday · December 2011

Merry Christmas eve everyone! Edie- awesome plans!! I'm just hanging out with my mom and dad today. H and my brother are going to the steeler game. We are going to drink mimosas and watch it in front of the fire place!

J&K10910 · December 2011

Morning! I'm working all weekend, but I'm ok with it now. I AM irritated because there are cookies everywhere, and I've recently discovered that I think I have a gluten sensitivity, so I'm being forced to avoid them out of fear. When I get home tonight I'm making my flourless PB cookies if it's the ONLY thing I do!

And my H just texted me and said "I told Santa about your work schedule and arranged to have him drop off your presents today so you could open them tonight and have them for tomorrow." I want to be mad because I asked him not to get me anything because he just paid a ridiculous amount of money to have new tires put on my vehicle, and when I reminded him of that, he just said (like a total dork) "You'll have to take that up with Santa. I hope he doesn't scare the cat."

Guys, I love my husband. I think I might be getting a Kindle, which would be AWESOME to have for tomorrow, since we only have 3 guys here all day.

J&K10910 · December 2011

Also? Since I had to work all weekend, I made Thursday and Friday my Christmas weekend, and spent 4.5 hours at the spa/salon on Thursday and spent the day with my best friend and went to a wine tasting yesterday. It was a fantastic pretend Christmas weekend! I bought oh so much wine.

ZombieNates · December 2011

Just popping in to say Merry Christmas!!

That's really cute, J. Good H.

My parents are coming over today and we'll be going out to eat and then coming back for gifts. N and I are cleaning now and then I'll be heading to the store for apps and snacks. Tomorrow, we'll be heading down to my aunt's house to see everyone. I can't wait to see this cutie again:

Have a great holiday, everyone!

[Deleted User] · December 2011

Aw, J&K, I love that response (take it up with Santa). H has finally learned to just indulge my Christmas spirit as well.

Well, I just spoke to the landlords and thankfully they will be home for Christmas, so they can get the meds in the fridge if they arrive after we leave. Now I just have to hope the one lasts the next few days before I get the refill.

J&K10910 · December 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_merry-christmas-eve?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:d420a566-1ace-498f-b601-dda5dac879c7Post:9dc64e60-f845-42c1-a5e3-d1997bf6b87d">Re: Merry Christmas Eve!</a>:
[QUOTE]Aw, J&K, I love that response (take it up with Santa). <strong>H has finally learned to just indulge my Christmas spirit as well.</strong> Well, I just spoke to the landlords and thankfully they will be home for Christmas, so they can get the meds in the fridge if they arrive after we leave. Now I just have to hope the one lasts the next few days before I get the refill.
Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]

Is it a guy thing? My husband's family never did much for Christmas, and I actually cried over potentially not having a tree this year (Christmas was always a really huge deal in my family and I was also upset about having to work all weekend and not getting to celebrate really). I think after that rather embarassing episode, he finally gets that Christmas is a big deal to me.

tidetravel · December 2011

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[QUOTE]Morning, I am up and getting ready to leave the house. I have to pick up one last gift that I ordered and finally arrived at the mall. Then I am coming home to finish baking and wrapping. Then, when FI gets out of work we are going to pick up his father and go to his sisters for a family get together. I get to see our new baby grand niece <strong>who was born last Saturday for the first time! </strong> Plus, his sister always has the best food at her parties. This a probably a P&R so have a enjoyable Christmas Eve. Enjoy the moments!
Posted by ski2play[/QUOTE]

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Is her name Ishtar? Krishna? Dionysus. Dagda? Jesus? <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-tongue-out.gif" border="0" alt="Tongue out" title="Tongue out" />

[Deleted User] · December 2011

I'm not sure. I've never met a guy who gets as into Christmas as me, but I can't say for sure that it's a guy thing.

Christmas is a big deal to my family too, and we've had our traditions for years. H's family, not so much. I mean, they celebrated, but not to our extent, I don't think. He doesn't like to decorate, but he does enjoy the end result so that counts for something.

When I was at my grandparents' last weekend for their Christmas celebration, I asked if santa was coming (an old family friend who plays santa for many families on christmas eve, who is the reason why I believed so long because of the elaborate lengths the family went to), and my grandma said he wasn't going to be Santa anymore. He has a lot of health problems so it's just not possible, and I was/am so sad. I can't even explain how bummed it makes me to have that tradition end, while H just said, 'Well, that's probably because he isn't santa" when I said "*name* won't be santa anymore."

He got the death stare, ha. H doesn't get it, since he didn't grow up with that. But I think now he understands why it upsets me so much, at least.

tidetravel · December 2011

I'm at work now, and will have to work tomorrow morning, too. M is upset because I won't be home to see the look on Taryn's face when she sees all the presents. I'm a little bummed, but we'll do presents when I get home. M wants to do Christmas presents tonight, but we CAN'T do them tonight because SANTA comes tonight!

I'm exhausted. I got home last night at almost midnight, then made cranberry sauce, boiled eggs for deviled eggs, and made cookie dough until 0130. And then the twins were up at 0430. And then I had to leave for work at 0600. AND THEN, I have to go home, do Christmas dinner/presents at MIL's house, AND THEN go home and wrap presents, prep dinner for tomorrow and bake cookies and pineapple upside down cake. AND THEN, I have to leave for work at 0600 tomorrow.

I am SOOO looking forward to my MON off.

ZombieNates · December 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Merry Christmas Eve! : ? Is her name Ishtar? Krishna? Dionysus. Dagda? Jesus?
Posted by tidetravel[/QUOTE]
Ha, this is one of those practial examples of why we use punctuation, but it would be lost on my kids.

J&K10910 · December 2011

Yeah, I don't think I'll ever get H as into Christmas as I am, but at least I know he's trying for my sake, which means a lot to me.

I agree. I mean, it's not fair to just say "oh it's a guy thing" but you're right that I've also never met a guy who thought it was a big deal.

tidetravel · December 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Merry Christmas Eve! : Ha, this is one of those practial examples of why we use punctuation, but it would be lost on my kids.
Posted by ZombieNates[/QUOTE]

Oh, I see it now. I'm a little tired, so I was confused. Pardon me.

ZombieNates · December 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Merry Christmas Eve! : Oh, I see it now. I'm a little tired, so I was confused. Pardon me.
Posted by tidetravel[/QUOTE]
Ohh, I thought your response was a clever quip because of it. Haha--I was thinking, Tide's a fast thinker!

J&K10910 · December 2011

Oh man, Tide! That's an insane weekend. I will commence no longer feeling sorry for myself

But, uh, can I have some pineapple upside down cake? It's my favorite, and I will brave the stomach cramps for it. Yum.

[Deleted User] · December 2011

I have to admit, I'm always surprised by how many people open their Christmas gifts way before Christmas, or Christmas Eve (unless that is when you celebrate, like at my dad's tonight). I'd be a little bummed if H and I exchanged all our gifts beforehand then had nothing to do on Christmas. I like opening gifts with the family, even if I have to wait (which is very hard, I am not a patient person when it comes to Christmas).

Tide, that sucks about having to work. Maybe M can videotape their reactions to the presents so you can watch later?

J&K, H definitely tries too. He even suffers through 2 hours of Christmas music on the ride down to my family's.

Nina0528 · December 2011

Merry Christmas Eve! Later this afternoon H and I are going here:

It's a huge botanical garden in PA. I'm pretty excited. We've been a few times before at Christmas but not in a few years.

tidetravel · December 2011

JK - I will make you Pineapple upside down cake anytime that you want, but you have to come visit me, first

I usually make it with coconut cake batter, and use pineapple juice instead of water; it tastes like a pina colada cake.

Sesh - I suggested that to him, but IT'S NOT THE SAME! I suggested he just keep the kids downstairs until I get home, which is possible.

[Deleted User] · December 2011

You can actually keep Taryn away from all the presents that she knows are waiting for her downstairs? ha, that would have been impossible with my little brother. I was a little easier to keep in my room.

what time do you have to work til?

Denise91980 · December 2011

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[QUOTE]Just popping in to say Merry Christmas!! That's really cute, J. Good H. My parents are coming over today and we'll be going out to eat and then coming back for gifts. N and I are cleaning now and then I'll be heading to the store for apps and snacks. Tomorrow, we'll be heading down to my aunt's house to see everyone. I can't wait to see this cutie again: Have a great holiday, everyone!
Posted by ZombieNates[/QUOTE]

<div>Nates, I am glad there is no color selection in that photo, cause lets be serious, Who the eff does that these days? LOL</div>

J&K10910 · December 2011

Tide, that sounds AMAZING. If I ever make it to your area, I will be expecting some delicious cake

Nina, that looks really cool!

Denise91980 · December 2011

Ugh, I am pretty sure that my craptastic vidoegrapher is posting on the NJ board as a "regular poster." It drives me insane! Sorry about that vent...lol

tidetravel · December 2011

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[QUOTE]You can actually keep Taryn away from all the presents that she knows are waiting for her downstairs? ha, that would have been impossible with my little brother. I was a little easier to keep in my room. what time do you have to work til?
Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]

I'll probably be home around 3pm.

It's not unheard of for M to keep the kids downstairs (we live in the basement) for part of a day. He'd just have to do breakfast and lunch downstairs instead of at the kitchen table.

Merry Christmas Eve!

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