December 26, 2011

  • Christmas Day - Part 2

     

    TALES FROM THE BRAT FARM

    I gave Tara a cute little set of bowls that are for serving small portions of things (like cranberry sauces, chutneys ... that kind of stuff).  We always have the larger bowls but sometimes that's just too much bowl for what you want to put in it.  These bowls (lids included) cover that forgotten area.  I also gave her a Buxton handbag.  You know the one....it will expand if you need it, you can carry it like a bandolero so it's safer from muggings or any kind of theft.  There's special spots for your cell phone, bottles of water, all kinds of neat things.  She was so tickled because she said she really needs a new purse.  I told her I just wanted her to be organized. 

    I gave Buttmunch a nice jewelry set that is a necklace, earrings and a matching ring.  I've given my granddaughters rings but not my daughter.  I figured it was about time.  She said she loved it and her voice sounded like she really did.  She put the ring on immediately but....she wants to use it on a different finger.  That may require hand exercises or outright dieting.  We shall see. 

    I gave the BF a movie.  They watch a lot of them and I like this one.  I know they will watch it since it's a gift.  It's Don Juan DeMarco with Johnny Depp and Marlin Brando.  If you have never seen it, do please.  It's very, very cute.

    Both Sheepie and the Princess got jewelry, too.  Necklaces and matching earrings.  I couldn't find one I was crazy about for the Princess (and in the same price range) so she also got a nice sweater for this winter.

    The Beast got foods and candies (salamis, cheeses, etc. plus chocolate covered cherries) plus I got him a pair of sleep pants in camo that match his camo robe.  When he opened that, he laughed.  He knew exactly why I bought it for him.  I give him such a hard time about all his *unused* camo outfit pieces.

    Chewlee made out like a bandit.  She got a couple Golden Books, she got a new pair of jammies plus a blankie that matches her coverlet on her bed.  She got a big activity learning pack that was money well-spent.  She got several pairs of boots including one pair that is a match to her mother's.  She got another fun *chip* for her Leap Frog pad.  She got her own small purse with makeup that is just for her and it includes some nail polish, too (it washes off with soap).  She loves the lip gloss and could use up one in little more than two or three hours, I kid you not.  I think the Princess is hoping it will help keep Chewlee out of HER makeup.  I gave her a cute little baby doll that is just that.  It looks and feels like a soft, cuddly baby.  It doesn't eat, drink, pee or poop.  It's in a gown with a string tie on the bottom (remember those?).  She found it in her *bag* and came running over to thank me for her baby doll and give me a hug, too.

    Love you all but it's that time once again.  Another night I am having issues with my satellite connection due to weather.  **Sigh**   Christmas may be over but may the wonderful feelings linger.  Coming soon......2012.  What do you think?  Are the Mayan's correct?  Will our world end at the end of this upcoming year?  Or, will a new era begin?  Interesting thought and I wonder how people will react as the day gets closer and closer?  But, in the meantime, life goes on.  Happy and Healthy New Year's to all of you.