Haul Out the Holly

After dinner was cleared Thursday night, I had Matt and Dan Wiener bringing up the Christmas totes. The Holiday season has arrive at 19 School Street. Thursday night- stockings, center pieces, bookcases, and tv stand. Friday- outside, inside garland, Zoo Lights. Today- tree,as in real this year- as in we cut it down ourselves. OK- as in we tried to cut it ourselves but then we flagged someone with a chainsaw.
Our Elf on the Shelf has return- McQueen the Elf made his first appearance of the 2012 Holiday Season. He started out in our bathroom sink with some elf poop (mini marshmallows). Then made a ruckus in P's upstairs stockings. Today- trouble arise when McQueen was kidnapped and tied to train tracks. Pictures to come when I am not so cold and lazy to get my phone.

Thanks

I cannot believe Halloween was over a week ago. I am always so sad at the beginning of November. Thanksgiving is one of those holidays I never know how to decorate for but with a little help from Michaels and Pinterest, this year I am up for the challenge. Dinner menu planning for Thanksgiving will happen this weekend. As our usual- I will be in charge of apps and desserts, Matt in charge of sides and main dishes (my mouth is watering just thinking of the possibilities.

Facebook is riddled with the 21 days of "Gratefulness." Sweet- yes but not for me. My status are reserve for L's bathroom shenanigans. While I am totally grateful for my amazing family at Otto's house, here is a mini list of these I currently could not live without:
What am I grateful for:
Aquaphor- because without it, my skin would be shredded to ribbons
Super mom blogs- thanks to them- we can have Thanksgiving on my floors (our you in awe- I work full time)
Modg Blog- there are super moms then there are snarky super moms
Jon Hamm- He is gifted or what? I seriously think we can be besties in real life
November 23rd- when I can get my Christmas on