What I learnt this Christmas

[Nirvanadragones]

• Trying to gracefully cling wrap leftovers is not as easy as it seems after three glasses of champagne.
  
• Discussing Christmas gifts, in particular, a DYI incest (incense) set, is an absolute gem of a conversation stopper.
  
• Arguing with an 11 year old about whether or not Santa pays import duties when he crosses from country to country, is a lost cause. . . .
  
• Not all adults out there are aware of Craigslist. And if someone knows it, it's almost a sure sign of . . . something.
  
• It might have been a crappy movie, but it's really nice to see Meryl Streep in a movie, where she, or someone else isn't dying.

Your turn.

 

[Belegon]

Your turn.

I learned that someone loves a vanilla Imp.

ETA: Oops. Imp posting from Bel's 'puter.

 

[Nirvanadragones]

I learned that someone loves a vanilla Imp.

ETA: Oops. Imp posting from Bel's 'puter.

Very much. Even when she posts from Bel's puter.

 

[Stella_Omega]

I have just learned I'm about to have my children's cold.

 

[Nirvanadragones]

I have just learned I'm about to have my children's cold.

Bless you, Sweetness.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

I have just learned I'm about to have my children's cold.

I'm learning that writing is addictive and that even when I haven't a clue as to what to say, all I have to do is open the project and things begin to flow. So, just the Hell is this person who uses my fingers when the rest of me would rather be out messing with the orchids?

 

[TheeGoatPig]

That my father can stay in bed for inhuman amounts of time...

That I need to get off my ass, clean all of this stuff that isn't mine out of my bedroom, and buy a new drum set already!

 

[cloudy]

That Christmas dinner has made me sleepy. Time for a nap. *yawn*

 

[OhMissScarlett]

I can figure out most any gadget on earth in about five minutes.

Fried catfish, homemade mac and cheese and ceasar salad is a perfectly acceptable holiday meal and a welcome change.

The three of us can have a happy holiday without any contact from the outside world.

 

[feeeriek]

That seven year olds can be remarkably patient.

 

[3113]

*That cats are far less interested in ribbons and catnip mice as yuletide gifts than they are in a warm lap

*That a dash of Pear Liquor can turn homemade whipped cream into something so sublime that guests will eat it with or without the dessert it's intended to accent

*That Santa doesn't have to pay import duties but he does have to go through security and sometimes gets profiled and search as he passes over international borders

 

[DesertPirate]

The reason candycanes are peppermint is to settle tummies after overeating (learned from daughter #2)

Major fun is possible with minimal money

 

[angelicminx]

Not so much learned as confirmed. The ex is a lazy asshole. He didn't fill the stockings last night. Apparently, as my daughter tells it, he didn't fill them until after everyone was awake this morning, and then told her the 'truth' regarding Santa. (She received her gifts last night, Christmas Eve)

I had the remarkable gift of having a 13-year-old who still believed in Santa. Now the prick has gone and ruined it. Fortunately, I can still make sure she believes in the Spirit of Christmas, and in Christmas Magic. That doesn't keep me from being angry with her father. What ever gave him the right to destroy her illusions??

 

[Katyusha]

I learned that it doesn't matter where Christmas dinner is or what it's eaten on so long as it's eaten with someone I love.

I also learned that laying flat on the floor under the tree and on top of a heat pack a rather fun and interesting way to open presents.

 

[Lady_Guenivere]

I learned that next year I am not going to spend hours fighting crowds in the malls...and then more hours wrapping presents...
Apparently my kids would be happier with cash so they can shop for themselves...

Arg! The whole thing seems pointless really.

 

[TE999]

I learned that no matter how tasty food can be, one should not eat to insensibility, or do this twice in 24 hours.

If I was a boa constrictor, I would not be on line for at least a week.

Huh...key lime pie? Yeah..sure.

'Scuse me.

 

[Edward Teach]

I not so much learned as realized that it's really nice to get your child back. Well, she's not completely back but she's trying and now I've got to do the same.

Edward the Stubborn

 

[DesertPirate]

Watched in wonder as my autistic 7 year old granddaughter spent most of the day quietly coloring and drawing with the art supplies we got her
Then she took a break and went around and hugged everyone

 

[Boxlicker101]

I learned I shouldn't eat so much. urp.

I also learned it's a lot nicer having kids in the house on Christmas than not having them.

 

[Stella_Omega]

Not so much learned as confirmed. The ex is a lazy asshole. He didn't fill the stockings last night. Apparently, as my daughter tells it, he didn't fill them until after everyone was awake this morning, and then told her the 'truth' regarding Santa. (She received her gifts last night, Christmas Eve)

I had the remarkable gift of having a 13-year-old who still believed in Santa. Now the prick has gone and ruined it. Fortunately, I can still make sure she believes in the Spirit of Christmas, and in Christmas Magic. That doesn't keep me from being angry with her father. What ever gave him the right to destroy her illusions??

Tell her
"Santa" is the name we give that desire that parents have, to totally indulge their kids for a day-- lots of presents, just for our happiness that our kids are here, and that we are their parents.

I'm thinking it's a good thing she's learned just before her adolescent years really kick in. The wrath of a young teenager who finds out she's been lied to by her mother, and that all of her friends knew the truth all along -- not a pretty thing.

 

[Nirvanadragones]

Tell her
"Santa" is the name we give that desire that parents have, to totally indulge their kids for a day-- lots of presents, just for our happiness that our kids are here, and that we are their parents.

What a beautifullly sensitive way of verbalising it. I'm keeping this one for when it's my turn.

 

[Techomancer]

I learned that:
1/2 shot peppermint schnapps
1 shot creme de caco
1 shot vodka

Makes someone special very happy.

 

[lesbiaphrodite]

I learned that non-traditional celebrations can be as good as, if not better than, traditional ones.

 

[Safe_Bet]

Not so much learned as confirmed. The ex is a lazy asshole. He didn't fill the stockings last night. Apparently, as my daughter tells it, he didn't fill them until after everyone was awake this morning, and then told her the 'truth' regarding Santa. (She received her gifts last night, Christmas Eve)

I had the remarkable gift of having a 13-year-old who still believed in Santa. Now the prick has gone and ruined it. Fortunately, I can still make sure she believes in the Spirit of Christmas, and in Christmas Magic. That doesn't keep me from being angry with her father. What ever gave him the right to destroy her illusions??

Hey, angelicminx? Next time you see your ex could you please let him know that there is one whopper of a Lesbian Death Curse coming his way for doing that. I didn't read your post till this morning so it prolly will be late. Apologize to him for me, will ya? I'd do it myself but I don't like to see a guy in one room when his balls are in another... Thanks.

 

[angelicminx]

Tell her
"Santa" is the name we give that desire that parents have, to totally indulge their kids for a day-- lots of presents, just for our happiness that our kids are here, and that we are their parents.

I'm thinking it's a good thing she's learned just before her adolescent years really kick in. The wrath of a young teenager who finds out she's been lied to by her mother, and that all of her friends knew the truth all along -- not a pretty thing.

I like that.

I'm just mad at him for blurting it out, and not consulting me about it before hand. He wanted to do it last year and the year before, but I put my foot down. He said it was time for her to 'grow up'. I ask ya, why do you have to stop believing in Santa to 'grow up'? Hell, I still believe in Santa.

This year, I wouldn't have been totally against her 'knowing', because she is in middle school and doesn't need to give anyone amunition, but I think it could have been handled better. I'm planning to have a talk with her about it this weekend.

What a beautifullly sensitive way of verbalising it. I'm keeping this one for when it's my turn.

Hey, angelicminx? Next time you see your ex could you please let him know that there is one whopper of a Lesbian Death Curse coming his way for doing that. I didn't read your post till this morning so it prolly will be late. Apologize to him for me, will ya? I'd do it myself but I don't like to see a guy in one room when his balls are in another... Thanks.

LMAO! Yep, too late. (I wouldn't have warned him anyway, LOL.)