TOTALLY GEEKED!

Tignanello wrote:

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Heading off to work today. Full shift with the house as we have full staff 24/7. Fingers crossed for quiet, as if it's not quiet, it's crisis.

Did all my Christmas baking yesterday - banana loaf, chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cookies. Taking a plate to a Friend-Family Christmas party tonight and then will take some to my other friends house for Christmas dinner on the 27th when meet their new baby (she will be 3 weeks old) and then box up the rest in pretty Dollar Store boxes for work peeps.

Happy Holidays everyone!

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 Merry Christmas Tig, I hope you have a nice, calm, crisis free day at work.

Wow! Second page already?!

Merry Christmas Eve all!

Two pies made! The buns were done yesterday. The roast is thawing, the ham is bought, along with all the trimmings.

DD and her family will be here tomorrow most of the day.

A winter storm is moving in tomorrow. They are predicting 8 to 12 inches of snow!! I'm hoping for just a dusting. ;)

We will be attending a family soup supper tonight. I just need to make the chicken noodle soup for it yet.

Otherwise, all is calm. :)

NAOW wrote:

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DD just told me she wants to make the crock pot hot chocolate I made last year.. we may be making a run to the store to get ingredients.

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Oh, that sounds wonderful! Recipe, please! 

Divine Geek wrote:

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My parents went to the mall. I did somethings around the house and have come into town for some quick errands. Decided to take myself out to lunch :)

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Clearly you're in good company. Enjoy lunch!

 

Croutons made, 3 heads of romaine washed and dried, about to make the dressing. I too have to go the grocery store for a few items, sigh...

I'm at my wits end. DD7 is being such a little snot. I've been trying to redirect to keep the Christmas spirit going, but she is determined to use up all my patience.

NAOW wrote:

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I'm at my wits end. DD7 is being such a little snot. I've been trying to redirect to keep the Christmas spirit going, but she is determined to use up all my patience.

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My only suggestion is to hug her .... constantly, for at least 5 minutes. No talking, just holding, feeling each other's warmth. 

 

I know I haven't been around much lately, but I wanted to pop in to wish all the Geeks a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year...

and... I'm raising my hand for baklava if the offer is still good!


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ed11563 wrote:

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NAOW wrote:

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I'm at my wits end. DD7 is being such a little snot. I've been trying to redirect to keep the Christmas spirit going, but she is determined to use up all my patience.

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My only suggestion is to hug her .... constantly, for at least 5 minutes. No talking, just holding, feeling each other's warmth. 

 

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 Well I didn't hug her for 5 minutes, but we did have a come to Jesus talk and then she helped me finish the cinnamon rolls. She seemed to snap out of it. Now she is laying down watching a movie while her sister naps. Maybe she'll take a little nap too, if not, having a rest will help. 

That sounds delish NAOW!

We had such a nice visit with Itty bitty, DS1, DS2 & the ex.

DH made up a new game to play with her that she loved!

We went out to eat & now I need to wrap presents for tomorrow. (I found 1 of the 2 that was missing...)

flan

We are all ready for the real Christmas morning.

We will make our treats this evening and then the kids and I will settle in for a scary movie or two. Eat popcorn and be silly.

"Santa" will come after everyone goes to bed.

ed11563 wrote:

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NAOW wrote:

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ed11563 wrote:

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NAOW wrote:

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I'm at my wits end. DD7 is being such a little snot. I've been trying to redirect to keep the Christmas spirit going, but she is determined to use up all my patience.

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My only suggestion is to hug her .... constantly, for at least 5 minutes. No talking, just holding, feeling each other's warmth. 

 

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 Well I didn't hug her for 5 minutes, but we did have a come to Jesus talk and then she helped me finish the cinnamon rolls. She seemed to snap out of it. Now she is laying down watching a movie while her sister naps. Maybe she'll take a little nap too, if not, having a rest will help. 

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  You may have noticed, I'm a big fan of hugging kids. Including mine, who are now 40 and 36. Still good to hug.
 

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How are you feeling, ed, with your bronchitis? 

lilyofcourse wrote:

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NAOW wrote:

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lilyofcourse wrote:

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We are all ready for the real Christmas morning.

We will make our treats this evening and then the kids and I will settle in for a scary movie or two. Eat popcorn and be silly.

"Santa" will come after everyone goes to bed.

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 Scary movies on Christmas Eve? Lol. 

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 Yes.

We watch all the Christmas movies in the 25 days of Christmas thing.

But Christmas eve, we do scary movies. 

This year is My Bloody Valentine. 

 

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 Haha, that's great. 

weltschmerz wrote:

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lilyofcourse wrote:

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NAOW wrote:

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lilyofcourse wrote:

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We are all ready for the real Christmas morning.

We will make our treats this evening and then the kids and I will settle in for a scary movie or two. Eat popcorn and be silly.

"Santa" will come after everyone goes to bed.

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 Scary movies on Christmas Eve? Lol. 

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 Yes.

We watch all the Christmas movies in the 25 days of Christmas thing.

But Christmas eve, we do scary movies. 

This year is My Bloody Valentine. 

 

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Valentine? There's a veritable smorgasbord of Christmas scary movies.

http://horrornews.net/45630/top-20-horror-christmas-movies/

 

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 Yeah.

We choose different ones. 

None of them revolve around Christmas. 

Last year was Friday the 13th.

We did Pumpkinhead one year.

It's OUR family tradition. 

 

 

We are heading out to the farm in a few minutes.

Chicken noodle soup is hot and ready to go.

A huge Christmas plate filled with cookies and candy is also ready to go.

The wine is chilled...

Merry Christmas to me! 

just Czech wrote:

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NAOW wrote:

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just Czech wrote:

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NAOW wrote:

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DD just told me she wants to make the crock pot hot chocolate I made last year.. we may be making a run to the store to get ingredients.

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Oh, that sounds wonderful! Recipe, please! 

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Spoiler

Crock-Pot Thick & Creamy Hot Chocolate

 

Ingredients 2 cups heavy whipping cream 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 6 cups whole milk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Prep Time 5minutes Cook Time 120minutes

Instructions

1. In a large Crock-Pot combine all ingredients and stir.
2. Cover with lid and cook on low for 2 hours, whisking every now and then to combine the melted chocolate chips with the milk.
3. Ladle into mugs and serve with marshmallows or whipped cream.

Recipe Notes

For a peppermint hot chocolate you can stir in about 5-10 crushed starlight peppermints or 2 or 3 crushed candy canes.

For an adult beverage try adding peppermint schnapps or Kahlua. – Yum

 

It is very rich and creamy. Last year I accidentally bought peppermint whipped cream instead of regular, and it was really good on the hot chocolate. 

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Thanks for the recipe, NAOW. Luckily, I have all the ingredients and will make it for tomorrow. Sounds so good! 

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 I hope you like it! I've got it in the crock pot right now.

So here's a vent. My in laws are supposed to be here at 5:30 (now) for dinner and presents. 15 minutes ago, my BIL called to ask me what to get my girls for Christmas. I asked him if he was coming over after he finished his shopping, and he told me he would need to run home and shower first. Also, he said his mom wasn't even close to ready and the earliest we should expect any of them is 6:30.. He made sure I knew that was a long shot though. So we are probably looking at 7:30. I know it doesn't seem like a big deal, but I planned my day around this! DD1 is usually in bed by 6:30, and I was planning on keeping her up a little late, but she is not going to be able to handle that. Plus, DH and I have lots to do after we get the kids to bed, which all just got pushed back two hours. Ugh. I am irritated.

Totally understand that frustration NAOW. Babies don't get the fact that it's a holiday. They still need their sleep.

Taking a break from working on DS' birthday banner. He's having a medieval party this year so I made little shields and am busy hand-lettering each one. DH says they look like they were printed out rather than handmade. I have to get off my duff and finish it off. Next up for tonight is to finalize the menu. I found a frosting recipe so I'm going to make that rather than buying tub frosting since I have all the ingredients on hand already. I may just look up a cake recipe too.

We decided to close off DS' room for the party and just pull out some toys for the kids to play with. We don't want the kids climbing all over his big boy bed and it's easier to just shut (and block) the door than it is to constantly watch the kids to make sure they're not on his bed.

DS is taking a nap so he'll be jovial for Christmas Eve service tonight. I don't think they're doing childcare so he will be joining us for the service.

I can't believe tomorrow evening will mark 2 years since I went into labor with my little man. My how time flies!

Southern_Belle wrote:

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Wow, sorry NAOW! That's pretty rude!

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 TWO hours?!!

Are they usually this rude?

flan

flan327 wrote:

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Southern_Belle wrote:

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Wow, sorry NAOW! That's pretty rude!

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 TWO hours?!!

Are they usually this rude?

flan

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 Well. A little yes. I mean, they are not trying to be rude just clueless I think, but I've told stories of my MIL regifting my gifts to her back to me, or asking me to return them for her. Usually they are late, but never this late.

Anyway, Dh wasn't surprised when I told him, and said we should stop inviting them. He also said we are eating when the food is ready whether they are here or not, and putting the kids to bed at their normal bedtime. Which will work for DD1 but DD7 is really excited to see them and open presents, so we will probably let her stay up.

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Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

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Totally understand that frustration NAOW. Babies don't get the fact that it's a holiday. They still need their sleep.

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 Exactly, and tomorrow is going to be another full, busy day, so I'd like to set them up for success by getting a good night's sleep. And if I'm being honest, I want a good night's sleep as well!

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 Well of course!

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And I'm outta wine.

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 Oh, that's not good!