Poppin the Question!

I know I haven't blogged in a few days. Everyone's being so busy-busy and I've done nothing. Every time I look at my laptop, I think, "Nooo....I don't want to go there." Opening my laptop starts a whole series of events that includes compulsively checking my email (which I already check on my phone anyway!) reading the latest Yahoo! news stories (or looking at the pictures anyway) and checking out hundreds of blogs. 
This takes a lot of time, and I've been on cloud nine, so I didn't want to. Why am I on cloud nine? Cause...
Ding-Dong! What's that? It's wedding bells! For me!
Yes, my hunnybun popped the big question on Christmas Eve. Here's the bling:

The smarty-pants checked my pinterest board to see what kind of a ring I wanted. 

That whole day, I knew he was going to do it (he has issues with subtlety) and I was so excited to get home already and exchange gifts (expecting one of those gifts to be a ring). I had spent the whole day nagging him. "HUNNY! Let's go home! Hurry up! Presents presents presents!"
We went to church first and I could tell his hands were cold during the Lord's prayer. Mmm-HMM! I knew it! Nerves!
We got home and he handed me my stocking.  That sounds weird. Let me clarify: I demand a stocking full of things. Special things for me. I also fill up one for him. You're supposed to do stockings on Christmas Day (everybody knows) but he is so excited every year, that we can't wait. So he handed me my stocking and I hurriedly pulled out all the special things he gave me. Creamer for my coffee, a package of rolos, and some mini Oreos and a bottle of wine.  Okay, so it covered both my favorite beverages and some sweet stuff, besides, but no ring? I was sure it would be in there!
I shoved my hand all the way in and felt around the toe. There was something small down there. I grabbed it and pulled it out. It was a Rolo. The package had opened and there were Rolos rolling around down there.
I shoved one in my face.
Then he handed me a large red box.  YES! A big box with a little box in it, I thought. I tore open the paper and saw
sneakers
He got me the sneakers I asked for.
I was very confused. I shoved another Rolo in my face. 
At that point, of course, is when he laughed, got down on a knee, asked me to marry him. With a mouthful of Rolo, I said yes! 
So you'll forgive me for being post-less and comment-less since before Christmas. My head is in another place, full of pearls and flowers, pinterest boards with adorable dresses and favors. I'm excited. I'll let you know how these wedding shenanigans go. And I'll be pinning away for our wedding on my Someday I'll Get Married pin board.

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The Twelve Days of Christmas Brea

It is officially Christmas break. I say that it's official today because normally I'd be at work, and today, I'm sitting. I went to make cookies at my moms, and I ate about 10% of the cookies myself. And then I came home and sat.

It's wonderful. 

As I've sat here, I thought a little bit about what my plans are for this break. I decided to share these plans with you. In the form of a song.

Twelve Days of Christmas Break

On the twelfth day of Christmas break, I will have ...

drank 12 cups of coffee (with whipped cream all over)

eaten 11 (different types of) cookies

watched 10 episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

listened to Charlie Brown Christmas 9 times

worn 8 different pairs of pajama bottoms... as pants

consumed 7 alcoholic beverages (that number 7 is arbitrary and does not actually represent my alcoholic consumption.

visited 6 family households 

finished wrapping the last 5 presents

mailed 4 boxes (of gifts that won't arrive until after Christmas, so I'm a horrible friend)

taken 3 walks (because I feel guilty about the eleven types of cookies)

read 2 books (that I chose to read for myself!)

and gone to see the Hobbit ONCE!

I hope your plans are just as lazy as mine :)

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My Top 7 Christmas Movies

Christmas movies are probably the best movies out of all of the movies in the world. I don't think I am being biased when I say this. It's verifiable fact. How do I know? Well, after you finish watching some movies, you might think, "Wow. That was meaningful. I'm a little depressed." After watching a Christmas movie, you might think, "Wow. That was heartwarming. Let's drink hot chocolate an buy presents."
  The choice is clear. I do have one confession, though. I really like Christmas movies that give a naughty twist. So you may be very upset with me to realize that 
  It's a Wonderful Life isn't on this list.     WHAT?! The outrage! The unforgiveableness! The blatant disregard for George and Mary and Angel's Wings!!    But alas, it just doesn't make my cut. A little too deep for me.   These are my favorite Christmas movies, in reverse order of favoritism.    #7 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Why it's my favorite: Claymation is fantastico! And every time Rudolph's nose lights up, it makes this obnoxious and addicting noise. "WHOOOOO" One problem: The island of misfit toys reminds me of a bunch of Debbie Downers. If you're already a little depressed, Charlie in the Box can send you right over the edge. Favorite parts: Clearly, it's when Herbie says, "I want to be.... a dentist!" Great voice acting.  

#6 The California Raisins Christmas Special

I don't know if this counts, but I'm the one writing the blog post, so it's going in. Why it's my favorite: Um, do you remember the California Raisins?! Do you remember how cool they were?! I think it's pretty obvious why it's my favorite. The awesome factor is very high. One problem: They were singing raisins, after all. Favorite parts: Most definitely, my absolute most favoritest part was when the camels sang We Three Kings. All-time Christmas song high.

Isn't that lovely and weird?

#5 How the Grinch Stole Christmas: the real one. Sorry, Jim Carrey. Not doing it for me.

Why it's my favorite: Whos! And the general weird-ness of Seusstastic stuff. One problem: Max makes me a little sad. He's kind of depressed and has to run around with a giant horn stuck to his head. He can't be enjoying it. Favorite part: When the Grinch is slinking around the houses, gathering up all the decorations. It's exactly how I feel after Christmas, when I'm taking everything down and stuffing it into tubs in the garage. 

#4 A Christmas Story

  Why it's my favorite: I know I wasn't even born during the time this movie depicts, but somehow, (grouchy father) this movie (mouth washed out with soap) seems to really resonate with me (gifts from family members that are completely age inappropriate).  One problem: The kid has yellow eyes. I mean really? Also, Santa is absolutely terrifying.  HO, HO, HO! Favorite Parts: "*sob*Daddy's gonna kill Ralphie." (been there) This part: 

And "You used up ALL the glue ON PURPOSE!"

#3 A Charlie Brown Christmas

Why it's my favorite: The kids' voices are charming and Vince Guiraldi really knows how to rock a soundtrack.    One problem: This film can cause depression in those susceptible to it.   Favorite parts: I would say Linus' monologue, but that's understood. So I think my other favorite part would be when Lucy is trying to get Linus to play Jingle Bells. "No! Jingle Bells! You know, deck the halls and all that jazz?"  

#2 Elf

Why it's my favorite: Ummm...cause it's hilarious? Will Farrell reminds me of myself around this time of year.    One problem: Weirdly, every time I get to the part at the end where everyone's singing in Central Park, I cry. I don't think that's normal.   Favorite Part:  

#1 National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

Why it's my favorite: Highly quotable. When in doubt, quote Clark Griswald. Or better yet, cousin Eddie! And I think it makes me happy to see a family in action that is more dysfunctional than mine.

This is exactly what my outlets look like.

One problem: Every family has a cousin Eddie. If you don't know who YOUR cousin Eddie is... maybe it's you.

He's been holding out for a management position.

Favorite parts: We're gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap danced with Danny f*&#ing Kay! (been there)

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Day of Silence for Sandy Hook Elementary

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I honestly don't know what to say, so silence is best anyway.

Join us tomorrow for a day of silence in the blogging community to honor and remember the children, teachers, and families of Sandy Hook.

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On the third day of Christmas, Ms. B gave to me...

On the third day of Christmas, Ms. B gave to me...another embarrassing story! Embarrassing Story
It was my first Christmas in my own house, and I had invited my friends over for a Christmas party! I had bunches of people over - mostly my teacher-friends, and I was excited to have covered my house from top to bottom with garland. We had a nice evening and, upon teacher-request, I made a pot of coffee.   I am a big coffee drinker. I like my coffee a la Marilyn. Blonde and Sweet. But I use sweet'n'low. So to serve such a demanding coffee population, I had gathered up a few options from my mom's house. I had a little baggie of sugar and a little baggie of splenda.   I poured a cup of coffee for me, and one for my friend's husband, Mike and dressed them up with creamer and splenda. As I walked back to the den, Mike said, "Uh, Chrissy. This coffee is...bad." What do you mean? I asked. "It just tastes...bad." I took a sip. Yup. Bad. Very bad. Bad like acrid bitter coffee. It had a flat, yucky flavor.    My brain went nuts. Can coffee go bad? Can splenda go bad? Was it my coffee maker? It was kind of old. What if there was something in the bottom of the mug? What if I poisoned Mike?! I tasted my coffee. Gross. I tasted coffee directly from the pot. Ok. I tasted the creamer. Fine. I tasted the splenda.   Blech!   I turned out, I had made myself three little baggies. One of sugar, one of splenda, and one of kosher salt, and I'd been 'sweetening' everyone's coffee with the latter! Mystery solved. Coffee re-poured. Party ensued.

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