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By Betsy Richter | 8:18 am…a new name for today: Christmas Adam.
My kids were getting way too confused when I tried to talk about Christmas Eve Eve, or Christmas Eve Morning (we’re doing a quiet family thing tonight and stockings tomorrow am, since the kids are heading to The Father’s tomorrow for the holiday weekend.)
And I just so happened to be reading a mystery story last night where the heroine used the term – AHA! That’s what we can call it! All of you single parents – feel free to borrow the term and/or load it full of traditions.
Drama Mama’s already got an upgrade planned for the whole ‘hot chocolate in Santa Claus mugs’ tradition (which both kids have enthusiastically swallowed whole): Magic Snowman Soup. Take your hot chocolate … add a (Hershey’s) kiss or two … stir with a magic stick (candy cane) ….top with a dollop of snow (marshmallow) … and enjoy the magic!
What could make this evening even more memorable? Yet another great gift choice by The Mogul, who knows how his mother loves her coffee and remembered that the appliance for brewing said stuff has been temperamental of late. Kids who thrive on snark…love seafood..appreciate a great red sauce…and already know the importance of a well-thought out gift (with an assist from The Father, of course)? I am truly blessed…
As Drama Mama would say – “Christmas Adam is the bomb!”
Topics: Bossing the Kids | 7 Comments »
December 23rd, 2004 at 9:17 am
We handled that by not calling tomorrow Christmas Eve, but referring to it by its proper name, “Mommy’s birthday.”
Voila, no more confusion!
And the magic snowman soup sounds like a great recipe that could only be improved by adding a splash of kaluha.
December 23rd, 2004 at 10:58 am
Happy birthday!
I think that peppermint schnapps is called for instead (or as well?), don’t you?
December 23rd, 2004 at 4:37 pm
Gotcha back!
::::throws snowball and runs::::
December 24th, 2004 at 8:46 am
Hello, Michele sent me. Have a very Merry Christmas!! And a happy Christmas Adam!
December 24th, 2004 at 8:49 am
Michele sent me, too (though on second thought, I guess I’d better visit Dave again, too). Merry Christmas! That magic snowman soup sounds yummy!
December 24th, 2004 at 8:56 am
Hummm! I like “Christmas Adam” and the fact that Michele sent you my way. Because of that I am here. What fun games “she” plays! What a gift you are in print, humor filled! Hope your HollyDay is a good one. I will be back. :-)
December 24th, 2004 at 9:26 am
Guess who sent me? Aw, never mind.
My holiday message to you:
In this season of celebration I also celebrate the wonderful people who have touched my life with their glorious spirit, wit, wonder, and joy. This list of people does indeed include you.
Wishing you love, joy and wonderment during this glorious time of year.
Betsy, please know that you tyruly are one of my favourite blogs to read and although I do nto comment as much as I shoudl or wish to you are read daily.
Hugs to you. Now I am sending me elsewhere.