‘Twas the night before Christmas Eve Eve
And all throughout my house
Dog hair and toys had taken over
I shrugged and said, “It’s time to get soused.”
The wine glasses were filled to the brim with care
in hopes that a cleaning fairy soon would be there
With Tate wrapping presents and I frantically dusting
I suddenly yelled, “This bathroom’s disgusting.”
When over the monitor there arose such a clatter
I sprang from my duties to see what was the matter
Away to the nursery, I flew in a flash
Then realized it was nothing but that show on TV where choirs clash.
Tate mentioned something about my “moon” and my breasts
I just rolled my eyes at this wonky sex attempt, as you probably guessed
He retreated in defeat and went back to wrapping
I finished up cleaning and yearned for some napping
With an arm full of gifts, Tate came downstairs
I rummaged through the gifts to catch any spares
One for Carson, for Ella, for Tate, and for Nanny
For Papa, Uncle J, Aunt M, and for me
A calendar, a keychain, I already knew
Two more boxes, surprises!
How exciting!
Phew!
My eyes how they twinkled!
This Christmas would be merry!
Even though my butt is all dimpled
and my fat rolls are like jelly
I spoke not a word, but went straight to work
I tugged on Tate’s hand and said, “you deserve a perk!”
We went back to the bedroom, for cuddles and kisses
Tate was quite pleased to get all of his wishes
And I heard him exclaim as he drifted off to sleep,
“Merry Christmas, sweetheart. I got you surprises to keep.”
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This was hysterical. Hope you slept well.
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By AndreAnna on 12.23.07 7:41 am | Permalink
You’re so funny.
Merry Christmas..
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By ~JJ! on 12.23.07 8:04 am | Permalink
That? Is Brilliant
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By Dawn on 12.23.07 8:21 am | Permalink
I swear girl, you are hilarious.
You are destined for Bloggy Hall of Fame!
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By Alli ~Mrs. Fussypants on 12.23.07 8:32 am | Permalink
You know being drunk and cleaning is all the rage. : )
Good job to Tate for getting extra suprise goodies. Merry Christmas girlie!
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By Jean on 12.23.07 9:33 am | Permalink
How fun that you have a few surprise presents. And T got a surprise as well!!!
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By Wright on 12.23.07 10:12 am | Permalink
We’re all sick this morning. Kids up with fevers last night. I have a sinus headache today. My mother is descending on us in mere hours. Oh the humanity.
Thanks for the laugh this morning. I so needed it.
Happy Christmas to you and yours.
Love,
D
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By Mama DB on 12.23.07 10:20 am | Permalink
Hilarious!! Sounds a lot like last night at our house.
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By Sarah @ Ordinary Days on 12.23.07 12:11 pm | Permalink
Hilarious!! Sounds a lot like last night at our house, minus the wine. Reminds me…I need to run to the store!
Sarah @ Ordinary Days’s last blog post..Three Boys+Two Arms=Something’s Missing
By Sarah @ Ordinary Days on 12.23.07 12:12 pm | Permalink
Yay for surprises! Happy Holidays to you and your family, Le Binky Bitch!
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By Devilish Southern Belle on 12.23.07 12:30 pm | Permalink
you? are adorable.
i’m glad there are surprises for you… merry christmas!
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By janet on 12.23.07 12:35 pm | Permalink
cute!
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By shaz on 12.23.07 1:06 pm | Permalink
Brilliant- You made my exhausted self laugh out loud…..
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By Amanda on 12.23.07 1:36 pm | Permalink
You are hysterical!! Sounds like it’s going to be a very MERRY Christmas at your house!
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By Stephanie on 12.23.07 2:32 pm | Permalink
Merry Christmas to the whole Binky Family!
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By tulipmom on 12.23.07 2:43 pm | Permalink
Ha ha ha! That is too funny - and you are so creative! Merry Christmas!
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By Maggie on 12.23.07 4:57 pm | Permalink
merry Chirstmas to the whole jen family…..
dang, there is a typo…..but you know, after a glass of pinot grigio I don’t care!
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By tommie on 12.23.07 5:12 pm | Permalink
Very cute! I hope your Christmas is wonderful!
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By queenmother on 12.23.07 9:28 pm | Permalink
That’s about the funniest thing ever!
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By Christina on 12.23.07 10:06 pm | Permalink
lol - brilliant! knowing when to let go of the wonky sex attempts AND surprise presents?? damn, a keeper!
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By jenn on 12.23.07 11:01 pm | Permalink
Way too funny!
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By Burgh Baby's Mom on 12.24.07 7:43 am | Permalink
Sounds like Tate knows just what button to push! I hope you guys had fun & you rock the poetry.
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By Anglophile Football Fanatic on 12.24.07 1:06 pm | Permalink
This is great! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
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By SJSFalter on 12.24.07 11:25 pm | Permalink
Very cute post! Merry Christmas!
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By erin on 12.25.07 1:23 am | Permalink
This was awesome! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!!!
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By a life uncommon on 12.25.07 1:33 am | Permalink
WHAT did you DO to your HEADER? Just wonderin’… ??
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By aradia on 12.25.07 7:45 pm | Permalink
Very funny!
I like the new look around here…
Cathy’s last blog post..Merry Christmas!
By Cathy on 12.25.07 8:24 pm | Permalink
So funny! I loved reading this!! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!!
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By Kelly on 12.26.07 10:30 am | Permalink
Wonderful!! Best post I’ve read all day.
Hydes
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By Hydes Like Us on 12.26.07 11:02 am | Permalink
Very cute! Hope you had a good Christmas!
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By Miss on 12.26.07 1:56 pm | Permalink
Love, love, love this!
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By Arkie Mama on 12.26.07 2:19 pm | Permalink
Jennifer- the header must have wigged out my computer when I saw it earlier… it was strange- stuff was garbled together and squares instead of letters! I thought you’d lost your mind. I’m glad whatever was left of that fantastic brain of yours is still intact!!
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By aradia on 12.26.07 5:39 pm | Permalink
Ohhhh! Can’t wait to hear about the surprises!
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By Queen of Shake Shake on 12.26.07 5:50 pm | Permalink
That was so funny! How long did that take you? It was really good!
Alex Elliot’s last blog post..Merry Christmas!
By Alex Elliot on 12.26.07 9:21 pm | Permalink
I love your new header!
How did your first showing go?
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!! If it went anything like your “playdate”, then I’m sure it was a blast! Can I just say that even though you’ll soon be a fellow Hoosier, I sure wish I could join y’all down there!
By Mandy on 12.26.07 9:53 pm | Permalink
Oh, you are a poet! And not just Hai Ku’s or however the hell you spell it. I’m too lazy to figure it out.
Anyway hope your Christmas was wonderful!
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By marie green on 12.26.07 10:07 pm | Permalink
super post! very creative.
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By mpotter on 12.27.07 5:01 pm | Permalink
This isn’t the first time I’ve said this - You are so talented! Excellent.
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By andi on 12.28.07 10:29 pm | Permalink