Holiday Cheer to the Max

December 20, 2010 at 7:51 am | Posted in family, fun & frolicking, holidays | 23 Comments

I’m finally able to breathe through my nose! It’s amazing the things we take for granted- like breathing through unobstructed airways. I’m grateful to be feeling 90% better because there is much holiday-ing I need to participate in and when I am sick, I don’t feel like doing much but laying on the couch streaming Netflix and being crabby. Besides, think of all the holiday booze I am missing out on! I have a lot of catching up to do.

My family volunteers at the Wonderland Carousel every holiday season. It’s fun to do something good with the people you love. Besides, they don’t stand a chance in getting out of it as I am a tried and true Volunteer Coordinator even if that is no longer my title. I think volunteering is a tremendous thing to do with your time all year round.

The Carousel was again, awesome. Though this year there were no marriage proposals. There were 2 drunk Seahawks fans who when I asked for their ticket rifled though some papers in their hand all the while the ticket was sticking out of his mouth. And a lady who when I said she and her daughter might have to wait for the next go round said she would just have to go get her money back because she couldn’t wait. IT WAS A DONATION TO A NON-PROFIT THAT HELPS FOSTER KIDS YOU SCROOGEY BITCH. I mean, Merry Christmas and I hope you are saving up for your daughter’s eventual therapy needs.

I’m pretty sure my nephew rode the Carousel, oh, ten times in the span of 2 hours. At one point while riding it with him he exclaimed, “THE CAROUSEL IS THE BEST!” with delight on his face. That boy loves the Carousel more than his Barbie – a newly acquired toy (thanks thrift store) that he insisted on disrobing while hanging out with us on our volunteer shift. I helped him undress it saying, “Well, I guess Barbie is a nudist.” He looked at me quizzically and asked in all seriousness, “What’s a nudist?” So I told him, “It’s a person who doesn’t like to wear clothes. Now go tell your mother that Barbie is a nudist.” And off he ran, first running into his dad where he held up naked Barbie and proclaimed, “BARBIE IS A NUDIST!” then off to his mom where he giggled the term again.

Hey, what are aunts for if not to teach their nephew terms like “nudist”. It was a teaching moment that I couldn’t pass up.

Finn & Dokey on the Carousel

Man, I love that kid. I can’t wait for Christmas morning and sharing in his insane delight in presents.

Mr. Darcy and I have agreed on a holiday tradition. Since we don’t have that many ornaments and want to start a collection of special ones, we decided we would make each other an ornament each year. I haven’t ~~finished~~ started his yet but the idea is ripe in my head. He made mine yesterday while I was out at yoga. This is what you get when you are living/loving/making a life with an artist.

Mr. Darcy to Ms. Sizzle: 2010 Ornament

How I will match that masterpiece, I have no idea. I do so love it though. And him.

Bonus gratuitous shot of my two favorite boys. I was booted from the seat next to Finn because he always wants Mr. D to sit with him. Awww.

Mr. Darcy & Finn have a man-talk on the Carousel.

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I am so glad you are feeling better and having fun!
That ornament is awesome…but I’m sure whatever you come up with will be equally treasured. ;)

Comment by wafelenbak— December 20, 2010 #
Finn is the cutest thing ever!

Comment by Tee aka The Diva's Thoughts— December 20, 2010 #
Good to hear you’re feeling better!
Finn is ADORABLE, as always.
And that gift from Mr. D. is both brilliant and fantastic! Also superbly lovely. :)

Comment by Marie— December 20, 2010 #
If you can beat that ornament,I will eat a bug. I mean, I know you have skills, but that thing is the shit.

Comment by Tracy Lynn— December 20, 2010 #
What a great ornament, and such a great tradition to start!

I love all the pictures! So adorable!

Comment by radioactive tori— December 20, 2010 #
LOVE that ornament! Tavo and I have a similar tradition – every weekend we each pick out one new ornament for the tree – a new store every week. Yay for new traditions!

Comment by Sarah— December 20, 2010 #
Glad you’re feeling better. I LOVE that ornament! Way to go, Mr. Darcy. :)

Comment by Angella— December 20, 2010 #
That ornament is awesome! And it’s a terrific idea. We need to start doing that. I have the same ornaments I did 15 years ago. Time for some freshening up!

Comment by Derro— December 20, 2010 #
That last picture is just adorable!

Comment by Ginger— December 20, 2010 #
How can you not get into the holiday cheer with that little guy and that ornament!

Comment by The Modern Gal— December 20, 2010 #
Breathing is super!
Love all your holiday-ing! :)

Comment by LesleyG— December 20, 2010 #
That ornament is incredible! I wish I had those skillz.

Comment by Steph— December 20, 2010 #
I love the ornament. This is a great tradition.
We make one every year also. Ok, I make one every year. It’s still fun.
Happy Holidays

Comment by Mad William— December 21, 2010 #
That ornament is fantastic! Also, teaching your nephew the word “nudist” is the gift that keeps on giving. Wonderful!

Comment by Rhi— December 21, 2010 #
That looks like so much fun! I love carousels. For awesome ornaments, check out Bronners. You don’t have to be an artist to get a great one, and they are super awesome nice.

Comment by bubblewench— December 21, 2010 #
Being an aunt is the absolute best – particularly when you get to corrupt the children. :D

That ornament is the cutest ever! He should totally sell those online! I would buy one for sure!!

Comment by Mel Heth— December 21, 2010 #
Go auntie Sizz! I love you and miss you!

Comment by Rae Rae— December 21, 2010 #
That Finn is the cuteness! And that Mr Darcy, how awesome is that ornament?!

Comment by Jen— December 21, 2010 #
i cannot get over how freaking adorable and fun and creative that ornament is, i LOVE it. yay christmasness and traditions and cuteness.

Comment by katelin— December 21, 2010 #
oh man, this whole post is filled with so much awesome. i LOVE that ornament. i love that last picture! and i love how happy you sound! :)

Comment by Alice— December 22, 2010 #
Wow, that ornament is GREAT!!

Comment by maja— December 22, 2010 #
You and your sister look just alike!

Comment by Windsor Grace— December 23, 2010 #
I am happy you are feeling better!

I love the idea of the ornament tradition! His is so cool. I can’t wait to see yours!

Comment by kilax— December 23, 2010 #

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