Musings on Christmas Past....

It's been a whirlwind -- but we're back -- Christmas is over -- and it was back to work for me today at Dark Thirty in the morning.

Here are just a few of my thoughts on the past week:

-A flight attendant who carries your stuff off the plane must be in a real hurry to get somewhere.

-Eight children 3 and under can do some damage to 99 cent Chick-Fil-A meals (not to mention the Chick-Fil-A itself...).

-95% of our little ones are scared of Santa.

-Grandpa is still the final voice of authority on when it is time to stay in bed.

-Eggnog laced with coffee, chocolate and brandy is a good thing at 10.00 in the morning -- when the guest list includes 20 children!

-It's a wonderful thing that every Southern family owns at least one pick-up truck.

-You really love Nemo pajamas when you strip down in front of a crowd to put your brand new ones on.

-"Coco" is more than just a beverage -- it's a relative.

-Not every family can pull off a "Happy Birthday Jesus and Gammy C Party".

-It takes some getting used to when your nephew is a dead ringer for your brother, your other brother and your Father.....

-Bonefish Grill is a grown-up place to eat and relax...

-But don't call Gammy and check in ...

-The Polar Express will cause 2 year olds to hear bells at every turn.

-Note to self: Don't lose the claim check to the car -- they've changed the phone number you've always known.

-Note to Manny's : Thanks for preparing those awesome crab cakes for Christmas Eve.

-You don't actually need 7 fishes -- one will do if you serve enough homemade Mac and Cheese and wine.

-It is good to keep spare boxes of new ornaments in tubs in the garage -- then you will always be able to make last minute Christmas place card holders.

-If you put on your Christmas jammies and close your eyes tightly Santa will arrive.

-You will get lots of new things but you will still prefer your sisters' gifts.

-You don't have to be in Mexico to have Mexican for Christmas dinner. (Try Creamy Tacos, Fritos Scoops, Salsa Rice and Refried Beans.)

-A Red Velvet Cake is extra festive with crushed candy canes and sparkles on top.

-If you say you didn't get me anything for Christmas, so I agree I won't get you anything, don't go and slip David Yurman earrings into a stocking I already filled for myself!

-Christmas isn't anything... if Christmas isn't love!

There are just too many pictures to post here -- but I'll publish a few this week....