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Post by athn64 on Dec 22, 2022 12:44:23 GMT -6
We baked out Christmas cookies yesterday. I forgot how many the sugar cookie recipe made. So now I have like 60 of them in my house. And we made a second cookie too, of which I have about 20.
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Post by cakewench on Dec 22, 2022 13:22:04 GMT -6
klw - have you wrapped him in TP yet this year? Because this seems like an excellent time XD Or put him in rolls of TP and draw a snowman on it with him popping out of the top - my SIL did that and her boys loved it. I don't know what it says about me that my two contributions to this Elf Emergency have to do with toilet paper...
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Post by klw on Dec 22, 2022 13:58:42 GMT -6
klw - have you wrapped him in TP yet this year? Because this seems like an excellent time XD Or put him in rolls of TP and draw a snowman on it with him popping out of the top - my SIL did that and her boys loved it. I don't know what it says about me that my two contributions to this Elf Emergency have to do with toilet paper... Haha, I appreciate the help though. I’ll try it tomorrow. Luckily I only have a few days left. |
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Post by dc2london on Dec 23, 2022 8:06:23 GMT -6
Cross post from GD
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Post by willow on Dec 23, 2022 8:11:42 GMT -6
dc2london Not that version but the "holiday specials" version from whenever back in the day, that went along with Santa Claus is Comin to Town, etc... I LOVED that version of Rudolph and all those classic cartoons, we watched them every year. I've tried a few times to watch with my oldest and he just gives me this look like "WTF mom. Why are we watching this weird old shit" Kids these days. Spoiled by Pixar animation.
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 23, 2022 10:08:18 GMT -6
dc2london Not that version but the "holiday specials" version from whenever back in the day, that went along with Santa Claus is Comin to Town, etc... I LOVED that version of Rudolph and all those classic cartoons, we watched them every year. I've tried a few times to watch with my oldest and he just gives me this look like "WTF mom. Why are we watching this weird old shit" Kids these days. Spoiled by Pixar animation. My fave is Year without a Santa Claus. I don’t know how young me wasn’t terrified by the bowels of hell scene with heat miser. 😂 |
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Post by dc2london on Dec 23, 2022 10:39:46 GMT -6
There is a ton of standing water on the roads here so once it dips below freezing, it's going to be very dangerous out there
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Post by Ls2012 on Dec 23, 2022 11:15:04 GMT -6
Flu has turned into sinus infection and I'm almost out of kleenex. H ended up driving into work today (closed, but placing orders for next week) and I think I need to send him to get more tissues and all the sprays and sudafeds. But I feel really bad about him being out there. I can't see the houses across the street for all the blowing snow. So gross outside.
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Post by orangebird2020 on Dec 23, 2022 13:04:13 GMT -6
Well holiday plans are delayed until next weekend. My DS has an ear infection and my DH just sounds rough. They are always sick at the same time.
His peds office has an easy urgent care set up, so we were back home with medicine from the pharmacy in 30 minutes.
It will work out better because I had been worried about the drop in temperature everywhere else. Plus we were going to be home by Christmas Eve night anyway and now can visit longer next weekend.
I am sure all the grandparents are bummed but the families are big on both sides.
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Post by sifl on Dec 23, 2022 13:19:23 GMT -6
orangebird2020 I’m sure seeing each other safely matters more than the date to all involved. Good job taking care of everyone!
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Post by athn64 on Dec 23, 2022 17:37:28 GMT -6
dc2london Not that version but the "holiday specials" version from whenever back in the day, that went along with Santa Claus is Comin to Town, etc... I LOVED that version of Rudolph and all those classic cartoons, we watched them every year. I've tried a few times to watch with my oldest and he just gives me this look like "WTF mom. Why are we watching this weird old shit" Kids these days. Spoiled by Pixar animation. Rudolph is my favorite Christmas special ever. I have a significant amount of Spotted Elephants. We actually watched it today. My kids love it with me. We also watched Frosty and Frosty returns. |
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Post by dc2london on Dec 23, 2022 17:47:56 GMT -6
Absolute insanity
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Post by dc2london on Dec 23, 2022 17:49:03 GMT -6
I hope everyone is staying safe and warm!
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Post by clucky on Dec 23, 2022 19:41:14 GMT -6
It was like that here too, State Troopers practically begging people to stay home. It was some of the fluffiest snow I’ve ever seen.
South Dakota is having a time 😳
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Post by mrsweasley on Dec 24, 2022 1:43:18 GMT -6
I am up way too late but I finally finished putting lights on the tree and got the kid's presents wrapped. DD is sleeping in DS2's room so he stays in there all night (he still likes to wake up MOTN and get in my bed)
Tomorrow I need to wrap MH's gifts, help the kids wrap their gifts to each other, and we're baking cookies. I'm so glad I got pre-made tubes of dough and icing. DS2 wants to make gingerbread cookies in the worst way and I have a feeling cutting them out and decorating them will be more than enough for his 4.5 year old attention span
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Post by elle on Dec 24, 2022 9:18:37 GMT -6
I'm so behind and still have some gifts to wrap. 😭
Also this has killed me dead.
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Post by dc2london on Dec 24, 2022 9:29:23 GMT -6
I'm so behind and still have some gifts to wrap. 😭 Also this has killed me dead. I saw this on tiktok! The mom said she's going to get the kid into community theater. |
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Post by dc2london on Dec 24, 2022 9:35:27 GMT -6
LOL
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Dec 24, 2022 10:09:27 GMT -6
Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our dog. We really wanted to wait until after the holidays, but our dog sitter couldn’t watch him in his half paralyzed condition (he was very large). I know it was the merciful thing to do, now he’s not in pain, but fuck this hurts. I can’t stop crying. The kids were devastated when we broke it to then last night.
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Post by dc2london on Dec 24, 2022 10:20:14 GMT -6
Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our dog. We really wanted to wait until after the holidays, but our dog sitter couldn’t watch him in his half paralyzed condition (he was very large). I know it was the merciful thing to do, now he’s not in pain, but fuck this hurts. I can’t stop crying. The kids were devastated when we broke it to then last night. Oh goodness I'm sorry 😞 |
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Post by Ls2012 on Dec 24, 2022 10:47:11 GMT -6
Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our dog. We really wanted to wait until after the holidays, but our dog sitter couldn’t watch him in his half paralyzed condition (he was very large). I know it was the merciful thing to do, now he’s not in pain, but fuck this hurts. I can’t stop crying. The kids were devastated when we broke it to then last night. I'm so sorry! That's hard and awful anytime, but especially so around holidays. Gentle hugs to your family. |
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Post by cakewench on Dec 24, 2022 11:19:47 GMT -6
I am so, so sorry ldubhawksfan - sending you so much love and lots of hugs ❤️❤️❤️ |
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Post by byjove on Dec 24, 2022 11:36:22 GMT -6
@ldubshawksfan I’m so sorry ❤️❤️
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Post by clucky on Dec 24, 2022 12:37:55 GMT -6
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Post by clucky on Dec 24, 2022 12:39:39 GMT -6
In case anyone else is in need - so many awkward shaped things and I cannot find any of my clothing boxes.
DIY a bag from wrapping paper
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Post by goldenbird on Dec 24, 2022 12:48:59 GMT -6
Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our dog. We really wanted to wait until after the holidays, but our dog sitter couldn’t watch him in his half paralyzed condition (he was very large). I know it was the merciful thing to do, now he’s not in pain, but fuck this hurts. I can’t stop crying. The kids were devastated when we broke it to then last night. I'm so sorry ❤️ |
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Post by elle on Dec 24, 2022 13:02:05 GMT -6
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Post by dc2london on Dec 24, 2022 13:24:15 GMT -6
In case anyone else is in need - so many awkward shaped things and I cannot find any of my clothing boxes. DIY a bag from wrapping paper Ar-- ...are we not just supposed to cram everything's into Amazon boxes to wrap.... |
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Post by sifl on Dec 24, 2022 14:13:26 GMT -6
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Post by dc2london on Dec 24, 2022 15:26:04 GMT -6
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