‘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.”











AndreAnna
December 23, 2007 at 7:41 am
This was hysterical. Hope you slept well.
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~JJ!
December 23, 2007 at 8:04 am
You’re so funny.
Merry Christmas..
~JJ!’s last blog post..Haiku Happy Birthday
Dawn
December 23, 2007 at 8:21 am
That? Is Brilliant
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Alli ~Mrs. Fussypants
December 23, 2007 at 8:32 am
I swear girl, you are hilarious.
You are destined for Bloggy Hall of Fame!
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Jean
December 23, 2007 at 9:33 am
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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Wright
December 23, 2007 at 10:12 am
How fun that you have a few surprise presents. And T got a surprise as well!!!
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Mama DB
December 23, 2007 at 10:20 am
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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Sarah @ Ordinary Days
December 23, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Hilarious!! Sounds a lot like last night at our house.
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Sarah @ Ordinary Days
December 23, 2007 at 12:12 pm
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
Devilish Southern Belle
December 23, 2007 at 12:30 pm
Yay for surprises! Happy Holidays to you and your family, Le Binky Bitch!
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janet
December 23, 2007 at 12:35 pm
you? are adorable.
i’m glad there are surprises for you… merry christmas!
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shaz
December 23, 2007 at 1:06 pm
cute!
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Amanda
December 23, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Brilliant- You made my exhausted self laugh out loud…..
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Stephanie
December 23, 2007 at 2:32 pm
You are hysterical!! Sounds like it’s going to be a very MERRY Christmas at your house!
Stephanie’s last blog post..Haiku Friday
tulipmom
December 23, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Merry Christmas to the whole Binky Family!
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Maggie
December 23, 2007 at 4:57 pm
Ha ha ha! That is too funny – and you are so creative! Merry Christmas!
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tommie
December 23, 2007 at 5:12 pm
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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queenmother
December 23, 2007 at 9:28 pm
Very cute! I hope your Christmas is wonderful!
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Christina
December 23, 2007 at 10:06 pm
That’s about the funniest thing ever!
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jenn
December 23, 2007 at 11:01 pm
lol – brilliant! knowing when to let go of the wonky sex attempts AND surprise presents?? damn, a keeper!
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Burgh Baby's Mom
December 24, 2007 at 7:43 am
Way too funny!
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Anglophile Football Fanatic
December 24, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Sounds like Tate knows just what button to push! I hope you guys had fun & you rock the poetry.
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SJSFalter
December 24, 2007 at 11:25 pm
This is great! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
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erin
December 25, 2007 at 1:23 am
Very cute post! Merry Christmas!
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a life uncommon
December 25, 2007 at 1:33 am
This was awesome! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!!!
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aradia
December 25, 2007 at 7:45 pm
WHAT did you DO to your HEADER? Just wonderin’… ??
aradia’s last blog post..Merry Christmas Y’all!
Cathy
December 25, 2007 at 8:24 pm
Very funny!
I like the new look around here…
Cathy’s last blog post..Merry Christmas!
Kelly
December 26, 2007 at 10:30 am
So funny! I loved reading this!! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!!
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Hydes Like Us
December 26, 2007 at 11:02 am
Wonderful!! Best post I’ve read all day.
Hydes
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Miss
December 26, 2007 at 1:56 pm
Very cute! Hope you had a good Christmas!
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Arkie Mama
December 26, 2007 at 2:19 pm
Love, love, love this!
Arkie Mama’s last blog post..A Christmas of Calamities
aradia
December 26, 2007 at 5:39 pm
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!!
aradia’s last blog post..Merry Christmas Y’all!
Queen of Shake Shake
December 26, 2007 at 5:50 pm
Ohhhh! Can’t wait to hear about the surprises!
Queen of Shake Shake’s last blog post..The Lies, Hypocrisy & Sinful Play Date, Plus Fine Southern Traditions
Alex Elliot
December 26, 2007 at 9:21 pm
That was so funny! How long did that take you? It was really good!
Alex Elliot’s last blog post..Merry Christmas!
Mandy
December 26, 2007 at 9:53 pm
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!
marie green
December 26, 2007 at 10:07 pm
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!
marie green’s last blog post..Curlie Girlies, Christmas Program, Some Thoughts On (Not) Weaning, and CHRISTMAS!!!
mpotter
December 27, 2007 at 5:01 pm
super post! very creative.
mpotter’s last blog post..huh??
andi
December 28, 2007 at 10:29 pm
This isn’t the first time I’ve said this – You are so talented! Excellent.
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