Baby Jesus is MIA, and I don't feel too good myself
Since we're decking the halls and everything, I got out the Little People Nativity Set. It hadn't been out for 24 hours, and already we were short the Christ child, Joseph, and a Wise Man. The camel and the cow took a bath with Fat Baby. I want the kids to enjoy it, and to relate to the Christmas story in their own way...but I have this need to know that the set is intact at all times. I am way less neurotic than I was when I only had The President to deal with. I used to put all his toys away just so every night! Every. Stinkin'. Night. I counted (yes, really!) all the potato head pieces, and put them in the plastic case. I put the Little People cow in the barn, the chicken on the nest, the pig in the mud, etc. I am not a neat freak (by a long shot!) and I am not OCD about neatness and organization, but there is just something about making sure that I've got all my stuff. I can't stand for something to come up missing.
I found all the pieces to the nativity set tonight. (I wasn't going to sleep until I did). Our Savior and company were resting comfortably in a Wal-mart bag with some rolls of film I just got developed. (Courtesy of Fat Baby, I'm sure). Before My Baby's Daddy went to bed, I had him count the pieces (just for old times' sake) and put the set in a safe place. I think I'm going to keep it on a high shelf, and then get it down in the living room when the boys and I can play with it together. I just don't think I can take the stress of constantly chasing down all the pieces.
Yes, I did take my Zoloft today. Yes, I do have raging PMS. Yes, the family stress-o-meter is still kicking up regularly. Yes, there are only like 26 shopping days until Christmas. Yes, I need a break. Why do you ask?
posted by Southern Fried Mom @ 10:01 PM
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9 Comments:
If you do get that break maybe you could have one of these in your hand....Enjoy!
Christmas Jones
This drink begins with a blend of the flavor ingredients and is topped off with 7-Up for a little fizz, then garnished with fresh mint. Making it a yummy holiday drink. This recipe makes two highball drinks.
INGREDIENTS:
4 fresh strawberries
1 part vodka
2 tsp superfine sugar
5 oz pineapple juice
7-Up
mint sprigs for garnish
PREPARATION:
In a blender, whiz the vodka, strawberries, sugar and pineapple juice together.
Pour the mix equally into two highball glasses.
Top with 7-Up.
Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Between the Sheets
Everybody loves oranges, satsumas and tangerines at Christmas, so this cocktail will be a sure-fire hit.
1 part cointreau or grand marnier
1 part brandy
1 part rum
2 parts freshly squeezed lime juice
Mix the above ingredients together and serve in a martini glass. Decorate with a twist of lime or orange peel and drop a few tangerine segments into the glass
And yes. I do the same exact thing with SF's toys. They all have their own home and I hate, hate, hate when she loses a piece. It totally drives me batty.
Needless to say, I'm lightening up. The psych ward doesn't need or want me this early.
Wow, I thought I was the only one. It must be a mommy thing. I totally can relate.
HEHE - I suggest putting it on a high shelf too. I have my own little quirks and it really ticks me off when part of something comes up missing....
I take zoloft for PMS stuff too - hubby seems to think every bad mood is PMS and he will say "have you taken your pill today" hhehehe
I took your baby Jesus.
Ok, I didn't but if I lived by you and we were friends I would likely hide Baby Jesus in a new spot every time I came over. The spice drawer, etc.. Makes for good fun.
Also, one word. Xanax. Just got the stuff and I take it during the PMS week or visits home to my family. Saves my anxiety prone ass!
Put it away! Who needs nativity stress?!
Stopping by via NaBloPoMo... Just had to tell you I love the nicknames you have for your kids!! So cute.
That is too funny! At least it is a Little People's Nativity. I found my son playing on his train table with numerous pieces of my Fontanini set. In case you don't know, Fontanini is a RIDICULOUSLY overpriced brand. Needless to say, I was not happy! As for OCD, I certainly am NOT when it comes to cleanliness, however just about everything else is a different story! Great post!
twinsmom-come on over & I'll mix them up for us! sound yum-my!
janet-if i get to the ward first, i'll save you a spot...
lotta-won't you be my neighbor?!? i had some xanax after fat baby was born, in the height of my sleep deprivation and ppd (which i still have, and he is TWO and a HALF for the love of God!) anyway, about the second or third day home with him, in a xanax induced stupor, he rolled off my chest onto the floor...we're all recovering, though
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