1. For the special child on your list ~ Hermes has a coloring book for sale. Don't forget to buy one for each of your children so they don't fight over it. (you know they will) It retails for $130.00. Enough said.
2. In addition to loving J Crew's style, I appreciate their wit and humor. Who doesn't? This Christmas, they guarantee delivery by Dec. 25th, but they are unable to guarantee "chimney delivery" ~ clever.
3. There seem to be some vehicles driving round town that look an awful lot like Rudolf! Antlers clipped to the front, side windows and a big, red nose on the front of the hood. My kids were hoping our van could look like Rudolph too. In my quest to get my van in the Christmas spirit, I went to a shop where the goods are sold. Upon inquiry, the salesperson looked at me in horror. "M'am, we sold out of those WEEKS ago. It is Dec. 8th you know." Duh. She informed me to come early if I wanted bunny ears and a nose for Easter.
4. One of my favorite holiday happenings involved a dinner party with my nearest and dearest. (aka my lady friends) The best part --> Santa left red, lace thongs for all of us next to the chimney. We moms must have been awfully good this year. ;)
5. My gift seems to be the one that is "hard to get your hands on " - kind of like Elmo several years back. My patient husband has literally searched the globe for my elusive gift. Our theory is that since Hanukkah was super early this year, there were shoppers hitting the pavement much earlier than he. (I do have another theory that maybe I am being misled & the gift is in Santa's bag. Fingers crossed.)
6. I already have a dreaded return. Didn't even give the gift yet...found out the recipient already has the book I selected. Drat. Back to the bookstore.
7. A few years back my husband and I started a little Christmas tradition. We meet in NYC for dinner - - just the two of us for some quiet time together amid our hustle and bustle. As the city envelopes us with it's own brand of Christmas spirit, it feels almost magical. This year, we visited a restaurant in our old neighborhood. See photo below...
8. I just read an article about dressing for Christmas. At one time, women would greet their guess at the door in their "hostess" outfits. Often, floor length dresses or skirts with names like YSL or Chanel. I can truly imagine it! Definitely with a drink in one hand and the doorknob on the other. Another family does "dress up" for Christmas with skirts, dresses, jackets and ties. Then, when it is time to open presents, they don Santa hats. Festive! I am not sure if I can come up with a Prada gown, but CVS has adorable hats like the Big Guy wears.
9. December brings Christmas, and to our house, it also brings the Army / Navy football game!!! This year, Henry is experiencing this special tradition for the first time. Father and son left for Philadelphia bright and early decked out in Navy gear. I wonder if the President will be there? I hope so. It adds to the pomp and circumstance. It is a game like no other. What else can I say but... GO NAVY beat army!!!!
Tricia
Christmas in Tutor City
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