I think I mentioned last week that me and 7 of my author pals are doing a group promotion this month, “visiting” with some of our best blogger buds, and keeping the party going on our own blogs by answering 8 holiday-themed questions. My turn! After I answer mine, I’ll give you a reminder of when the other gals are posting. Seriously, go check them out!
Ho, ho, ho–and have a great day!
1. What is your best (or worst) holiday memory?
I don’t think I have a best or worst, but for some reason the memory that popped right into my my head was the Christmas when my aunt and uncle (he’s no longer with us) came over to our house the day after Christmas with a giant cardboard “chimney” box packed with presents for me and my siblings, which was very cool in and of itself. But in that chimney for me was an inflatable house for my Bionic Woman doll! Anyone else have one of those (doll, house, or both)? Man I loved that thing!
2. What’s the most embarrassing/most disappointing gift you ever received?
This will be kind of terrible to admit… But here we go. You may not know that I’m a pretty passionate cook (not really baker, but I try sometimes). Anyway, I’m always reading food magazines, clipping recipes, trying new things. You get the idea. For our first Christmas, my new boyfriend gave me, as a gift, a Christmas GIFT, a powder pink William Sonoma apron (and matching potholders). Well I have to admit, I was appalled. I mean, here we were in the early days of our relationship, when you’re kind of expecting to open a red lace G-string or the like, and you get an APRON!?!? It was a really sweet gift though, and we did laugh about it right away. And that boyfriend is my husband, now going on nine years. And while I could probably only wear a G-string from back in the day on my wrist with this post-baby body, I do still have that apron! (Which, if you know how to wear an apron the right way, can sometimes be “lingerie.” LOL!)
Favorite holiday beverage?
Does Champagne count as “holiday”? Because I could (and maybe do) indulge in that delightful sparkly magic every week!
What would you add to a snowman to personalize it?
When my oldest was about three, we had a snowfall that was really a no-fall. But she was desperate to build a snowman, so we built a “snowgirl.” We gave her “lipstick” and a pink hat, and bling–some beads I had “earned” in New Orleans way back in another life time. Such a nice mingling of traditions, I know. They don’t call me “mother of the year” for nothing!
What are three things you can’t survive the holidays without?
1. Family.
2. Friends.
3. Booze (please see 1 and 2).
Santa – sexy or let’s just be friends?
Oooo, Santa baby, please hurry down the chimney tonight! LOL! Well, let’s just say Santa was never sexy to me before my husband became a dad, so now, well, SEXY! I have to say though, I’m not sure my little one will ever warm to Santa, friend or lover. Exhibit A: Her first Christmas:
Favorite holiday song, album or movie?
It’s A Wonderful Life gets me every time. Full disclosure: I have a mad nerd-crush on Jimmy Stewart and I always have. I just adore him! But it’s also a really good story, that movie. I mean, here’s a guy that pretty much shelves everything he ever wanted to do for the good of everyone else in Bedford Falls, which is incredibly depressing. But then, when he needs help, everyone in the town comes to his rescue. I cry my eyes out every time!
It’s midnight New Year’s Eve – you can kiss any celebrity, living or dead. Who’s it going to be?
Please see above. Although I wouldn’t turn my head away if Cary Grant tried to kiss me at midnight. Or Clark Gable. But of this century? Hmmm. I thought Christian Bale, though my husband tells me Luke Wilson. You know what? I think he’s right! I am all about the nerds!
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Samantha Stroh Bailey – Mon, Dec 3
Francine LaSala – Tues, Dec 4
Libby Mercer – Wed, Dec 5
Jackie Bouchard – Thurs, Dec 6
Tracie Banister – Fri, Dec 7
Cat Lavoie – Mon, Dec 10
Lucie Simone – Tues, Dec 11
Meredith Schorr – Wed, Dec 12
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Oh, Francine, I loved all the visual aids (photos) with your post! The snow-slut is a classic – hee! I totally remember the Bionic Woman doll and her inflatable house! I was more of a Charlie’s Angels girl myself. Great post! 🙂
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I had the Bionic Woman doll! Remember you could open little “hatches” on her body and see the bionics? I loved that doll! I didn’t have the house, though. *sad panda*
The snow-slut is adorable! And the look on your youngest one’s face with Santa is hilarious. (I was that way with clowns, still am.)
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Loved this post! Had me “laughing all the way”! Thanks for sharing so openly and honestly and humorously!
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Ha, ha! Snow slut is hilarious! I love the pics, and now I want a Bionic Woman house! Fantastic post!
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I’m more than half-way tempted to steal your snow slut idea with my own Mardi Gras beads! (I’m still laughing about that by the way.)
Great post. I’ll raise an imaginary glass of champagne to you.
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Oh Francine, I totally agree with you about champagne – although I could probably drink it every day… well, maybe every other day! And I LOVED the picture of your poor baby crying on Santa’s lap. I’m sure someday she’ll appreciate you posting it on your blog 🙂
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Hilarious! 🙂 Loved the pictures. That inflatable house is awesome!
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The snow-slut with her beads is hysterical. I also love the apron story. And when you first revealed it was an apron in the box… well, I couldn’t help but think of the ‘possible-lingerie’ option! Great post.
Oh, and I also LOVE Jimmy and Cary. I almost picked Cary for my answer on Thur. (post is ready and waiting to go!), but you’ll just have to wait until Thur to see who I picked. 🙂
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Great post! Oh my goodness, I’m all about James Stewart/George Bailey too. First adult I ever had a crush on. 🙂
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