My kitchen smells like molasses and spice and sugar, and I'm going to go play with babies in the nursery for the 5 p.m. church service. I still have everything to wrap, but we always marathon that while watching TV after the kids are in bed, with alcohol, so that's something to look forward to.

Merry, everyone!

::hugs amyth::

UPS guy came and *didn't* throw my package on the balcony, so I have more stuff to pack to take back for my sister.

She's definitely going to have to lend me clothes if I run out. I'm not packing a second checkin. It's only a week.

I have less than an hour before we have to leave for the Christmas production at church. I had hoped for magical free time today, nsm.

It is 39 and rainy, possibly the coldest day thus far this winter. I have no idea what to wear.

We also have people coming over afterwards and I am not at all prepared. oh well, they will get to help me cook and they probably don't care if things are clean or not.

I'm adding my DH to the nice list. there are way to many presents under the tree.

Did any of you hear The World's story on the Caganer AKA the pooper?

It was not as distressing as the part where kids beat a log, hoping it'll poop out treats. WTF?

::throws hands in the air like a triumphant calf roper::

All my presents are wrapped and in the car!

::adds Matt to the Nice list::

Tell Matt to check his spam trap for my e-card.

Merry Christmas, Buffistas. You're my online family and a support network I could not do without. You make life funnier, sweeter and smarter.

Merry Christmas everyone!!! 圣诞节快乐！(that's Merry Christmas in Chinese!)

You all have been just fantastic in my short time on this board, and I look forward to getting to know you all more in the coming year! So please have a wonderful Christmas.

I made about six million mint chocolate chip cookies today, so please feel free to come take them away from me.

Merry Christmas everybody!