Getting ready!
Nov. 30, 2000
Have cleared spot on deck for new outdoor deep fryer. Deep fry turkey.
Dec. 1, 2000
Replace deck damaged in grease spill.
Dec. 2, 2000
Address Christmas cards, add personal note to each card.
Dec. 3, 2000
Post office too crowded -- will mail cards tomorrow
Dec.10, 2000
Begin sewing fairytale dresses for girls to wear to The Nutcracker Ballet.
Dec. 13, 2000
Nutcracker Ballet today -- nothing to wear. Rent National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
Dec. 15, 2000
Make homemade sequin ornaments. Remember to keep them out of reach of the dog.
Dec. 16, 2000
Take dog to vet to remove sequin obstruction from bowels.
Dec.17, 2000
Prepare and serve homemade roast beef dinner.
Dec. 18, 2000
Take husband to doctor to remove roast beef obstruction from bowels.
Dec. 19, 2000
Bake rum balls.
Dec. 20, 2000
Finally! Success in the kitchen. Rum balls are delicious! Make more today.
Dec. 21, 2000
Anover succeth! Loooooove rum balls!
Dec. 22, 2000
Horrible rum ball hangover. Consider adjusting recipe -- too much sugar perhaps?
Dec. 24, 2000 -- midnight
Prepare magical Christmas morning scene for children -- maybe catch a little sleep first.
Dec. 25, 2000
Overslept! Husband locks children in room while I toss presents under tree. Explain that Santa used Toys-R-Us bags as wrapping paper this year.
Jan. 12, 2001
Find Christmas cards under car seat.
Jan. 13, 2001
Add "sorry these are late" notes to all cards and mail.
Jan. 14, 2001
Bake large batch of rum balls -- it's never too late to start planning for next year
