Well before everyone leaves town or hunkers down for a long weekend I thought I'd say Happy New Year!
Thanks to everyone for the free entertainment, therapy and distraction.
Is anybody doing anything fun?
Who has to work on Monday? Tuesday?
I hope you all have a safe an happy New Year! Goodbye 2007!

I've just been diagnosed with  PDSHT!
I think it might be catchy! The entire office just can't seem to focus...
And I can't stop thinking about all the things I need to do at home...
Like cleaning out the fridge...

And making sure the kids new Christmas toys are safe

Of course, I don't want to be inflexible...

But I can't help but worry that the kids are running amok ...

Just Priceless...
Then again...I'm sure my husband has everything under control...Why worry?

He always does an excellent job on the dishes!

Still...I keep getting this sinking feeling...

He's not always such a naughty little monkey...

But don't worry. It's not like I'm going to go "postal..."

I'm sure I'll be fine once the holidays are over...and I run out of chocolate...and "holiday cheer!" Hic!  

Apparrently men really take it to heart when you say you aren't going to buy each other presents. Still, I wanted my kids to have something they could give to Daddy on Christmas morning, so we bought some $1 store and a few inexpensive presents. He beamed proudly as he opened a beautiful golden chicken (piggy) bank, some party music CD's and a nice warm pair of slippers.
My husband expressed only the briefest regret as he watched while I wrapped the one gift I bought for myself, so my kids could give me something other than their own preciously wrapped toys.  Next year I'll be more specific. 
So what did you get? 

As the year rapidly winds down, I thought if would be fun if we gave some credit where it's due - to our fellow bloggers - for keeping each other entertained this year. Even those who made us cringe and fume obviously had an impact on us. To those who made us laugh - and cry, Thanks!
  
Here are my "nominations" for The (unofficial) 2007 Bloggie Awards. Feel free to add yours...but let's try to be nice and follow the News rules.

Disclaimer: Sarcasm and humor is welcome, not personal attacks or profanity. Remember these are awards for active bloggers, not those who are so often the focus of these blogs.      
The (unofficial) 2007 Bloggie Awards
Jewels: The Innovator Award – Best use of tin foil and kitchen items to ward off the effects of the attack bloggers. Best Blog Diary.

SamHeath - The War and Peace Award – Best use of anti-brevity in a short subject, therefor and nothwithstanding save as herein before otherwise stipulated, where discretion are vested in the trustees hereunder, such discretion shall be complete and absolute and any decision made by the blogging police pursuant to such discretionary powers shall not be challengeable by any member or any other person affected thereby, provided the trustees conform to the main objects of the blogging police to the other terms, conditions, and principles of this fictitious nonentity.

Big Dog & Olivia - Best Performance by a Duo – chronic multiple personalities disqualified.

Big Dog, Blaze - Most Photogenic

GregL - The Lensmaster Award – Best local photos

Weebles - The Made Ya Laugh Award - and possibly the best blog title ever: Bamboo Panties

Katatack, countygirl, LoriM - The “Made Ya Think” Award

Gube, the feces tube guy, and various multiple personalities (no disrespect to those who cope with a serious mental disorder!) The Poohlitzer Award – for the biggest load of…well you get the idea...

I could think of a bunch of others, but I actually have to get some work done today...so, tag..."you're it!" Can't wait to see what you guys come up with.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Kwanza and JOY to everyone!
-sushisoo

 

I'm looking for something different to make for Christmas dinner. Something my family would never expect to eat. Any ideas? I've considered escargot or froglegs, if I can find some.