Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Merry Grinchmas

(This post is dedicated to The Secret is in the Sauce on today, their First Annual Merry SITSmas blogathon! Grand prize is a $200 Target gift card and the chance to be Friday’s Featured Blogger.)


“Where are the stockings? The STOCKINGS!!!!”

My three year ran wildly among our Christmas paraphernalia, tossing aside old holiday cards, dusty garland and jingly bells.

“Christmas ‘posey gots to have stockings!!” Lower lip quivered, breathing accelerated and watery eyes fixed in my direction.

I had been informed. Educated. Enlightened I was. By a three year old.

“Perhaps this will stop Christmas from coming?” I pondered silently.

Witnessing this lost stocking preschool panic attack made me re-think my typical commercial Christmas cheer. Forget jolly ol’ Saint Nick. I’d prefer a visit from that green little Christmas bandit, Dr. Seuss’ Grinch. I would even help out. Set the alarm for midnight. Wait for him with a plate of cookies. Enlist a hand from hubby.

I would stuff all the baubles, gifts and packages in his enormous bag. I’d gleefully hand over the holiday DVDs and CDs. Surrender the glittery decorations and lights. Hand him the oversized Costco eggnog jug. Present my endless Christmas card list, my fruitcake recipe, my Secret Santa organizational binder, my supersize rolls of wrapping paper, the LED blinking holiday wreath, and yes, even offer up my perky sprig of mistletoe.

Yes, readers, I would even assist as he shoved that tree up!!

I can hear the collective hisses and gasps echo across the blogosphere. Maybe I am the grinchy, witchy one here, green fur and all.

But, for just a moment, could you set traditions aside and join me in my Grinchy Christmas temper tantrum? Visualize a non-commercial Christmas? A Christmas highlighted with a circle of hand holding neighbors, singing songs of joy, delighted to receive nothing-ZIP-Nada-Zero on Christmas morn? A holiday filled with only expectations of a shared Christmas meal with loved ones, good will to men and peace on Earth?

Maybe the Whos were on to something?



PS. Santa, please disregard. It’s that monthly dragon thing again.

PPS. I know this does not qualify as a holiday card. For some real Holiday cheer, check out these crafty ladies…..Christie and Cherry.

62 comments:

Tenakim said...

nice to meet you! Love to meet moms with an edge!

Michelle said...

Ah, Merry SITsmas........ :)

Jenni said...

My husband I had this discussion yesterday--only you said it so much better! Plus, I wouldn't have to go christmas shopping. That alone would make this month more cheerful for me! Even still, I love Christmas--gooey cheer, glittery decorations and all! Thanks for stopping by.

Ash said...

"A holiday filled with only expectations of a shared Christmas meal with loved ones, good will to men and peace on Earth."

Sorry - Thanksgiving called and said hands off!

Drat.

You know I would so be there. I would even bring my last can of Who Hash for Pot Luck.

Hugs.

Em

MammaDucky said...

Thanks for stopping by! Merry SITSmas to you! Looks like you too have your hands full. Wonderful thing to have though, eh?!

Shauna said...

Merry SITSmas!

Sarah VM said...

Thank you! Merry SITSmas to you!

Cassie said...

Merry SITSmas, thank you for stopping by my blog today! I can get a bit "Grinchy" myself!

Mrsbear said...

I just posted about my grinchiness the other day. I feel ya. I'm hoping to get over it with this whole SITSmas thing, you fake it for long enough, you're bound to feel spirited right? Happy SITSmas.

Heather said...

*gulp* Um, Merry SITSmas, at least? :D

Gaspegirl said...

rofl... monthly dragon again - tee hee hee ((((snort)))) hehe

Thanks for stopping by today, Merry SITSmas and pop in again sometime!

Keeper of the Skies Wife said...

Little girls are the best!!!

Merry SITSmas!

Nicki said...

Thanks for stopping by earlier!! I'm not sure we're quite ready for the stork, but someday! Merry SITSmas to you! :)

Donn24g said...

Haha loved your post!! Thanks for stopping by my blog, ill stop by again soon. And Merry SItmas!!

Kristen said...

I tried last year to not give gifts and just enjoy each others company but I was out voted..
Merry SITSmas

Unknown said...

LOL stopping by to wishing you a Merry SITSmas

Rachael Schirano \\ Rachael Schirano Photography said...

merry SITSmas!!!

Live.Love.Eat said...

Every Xmas needs a grinch :)

Merry SITSmas to you.

Unknown said...

Stopping by with some SITSmas Joy

Anonymous said...

haha! I hear you! Great post. I think it's a great card!

Anonymous said...

MERRY SITSMAS! I think we all have grinchy moments--I have a feeling mine will be here sooner than later! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season!

Vickie said...

Merry SITSmas, thanks for stopping by my blog.

As I was reading your post, I was thinking, Peace On Earth, would be nice. Don't get me wrong, I love all that Christmas stuff, but I would like to think, I would give it up for Peace On Earth.

I wish you a very merry and peaceful SITSmas:)

jennifersusan said...

Thanks for stopping by to see me on SITSmas. Merry SITSmas to you too!!! My hubby has the grinch thing down--he tells the kids that he's got Santa traps everywhere and that Santa Stew is for dinner, along with the Easter Bunny leftovers from the year before. ;p

Kristy said...

Merry SITSmas!!!

Valerie said...

That's so cute. Children are so precious. Merry SITSmas!

Annie said...

Merry SITSmas to you!

nikkicrumpet said...

Ummm I'm with you and the grinch...even on my non-dragon days! Merry SITSMAS!

Tracy said...

Merry SITSmas!

Annie said...

Merry SITSmas to you!

@TiffanyRom said...

Your link is up and working #126

J'Ollie Primitives said...

Thanks for stopping by today ~ Happy SITSmas to you!

feather k said...

Merry SITSmas!

Deborah said...

Merry SITSmas you little Christmas grinch. Just kidding--fun post especially the part about shoving the tree up!

The Rambler said...

Lol! I hear you and I'm sure sometime this month I will share your same vent.

Merry Grinchmas! (squzee, your antlers are on crooked!)

Anonymous said...

Merry SITSmas!
I love the kiddie language you type out for us!

Melissa said...

Merry SITSmas!! Thanks for stopping by!

I would love to go to Whoville with you!

Kelley with Amy's Angels said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Your blog cracked me up!!

Unknown said...

LOL love it Merry SITSmas! Filled with lots of love!

Amanda said...

Merry SITSmas!!

Sandy said...

Merry SITSmas!

tara @ kidz said...

LOL very funny - love it! Merry Christmas to you!

Ginny said...

We are cutting back this christmas & hope to keep it that way even if money gets better. It has gotten out of hand!

Anonymous said...

Oh my! What a great post! I think the Who's were definitely on to something.
I have to give you a VERY special thank you for linking me! What a happy surprise at the end of your post!
Thanks girl!

Merry SITSmas!

WheresMyAngels said...

What, did you forget it was suppose to be short?? ha ha

Too cute, now all you needed was a picture of Wendy Who.

Happy holidays, may your ears be filled with barking dogs singing Christmas songs;)

Mamarazzi said...

WHAT WHAT?!? you calling me out now!!

ooooooooH

it. is. on.

tee hee.

hasn't today been FUN?!?

Christy said...

I feel ya. Thanks for stopping by my blog today! You rock!

Rachel Ann said...

Merry SITSmas!

Mamarazzi said...

bwwwwaaaah hahahah ha ha ha

i didn't even finish what i wanted to say i hit enter tooo soon. you might have beat me if i hadn't made that mistake!!

is it over? was that the last one?

i am not sure i can stay up for another hour...

c said...

Merry SITSmas... hope the cheer returns :)

Mammatalk said...

Ladies, ladies, pleeeeease!

I love Christmas! My point was, wouldn't it be nice if Christmas was more simple? Do away with the commercialism...maybe just a bit? My 3 year old is freaking out over a lost stocking? Maybe I am sending her the wrong message?

Didn't anyone watch Charlie Brown's Christmas?

OK, I know most of you got it!

FROGGITY! said...

Merrrrrrry SITSmas!!! :)

AndreaLeigh said...

You would bring up stockings, because it reminds me that mine have disappeared, along with our stocking holders. GRR!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today, and Merry SITSmas!

Rachael said...

Merry SITSmas!

Young Momma said...

Thanks for the comment! Cute blog, and Merry SITSmas!

Kimmy said...

Thanks for stopping by earlier!

Merry SITSmas!

Anonymous said...

It doesn't always have to be bows and presents! Merry SITSmas!

Carrie said...

Merry SITSmas!! hahaha

Vickie said...

Hey, I now have two lines of followers! Thanks! I am going after you now.

Knit Purl Gurl said...

Having a Christmas that is defined by love and family and not by presents and greed would be nice. Merry SITSmas!!

Carla said...

We thought we were ok with the missing box of Christmas stuff, til we realized it has the stockings in it! Shutter! M-U-S-T-H-A-V-E-S-T-O-C-K-I-N-G-S! And this not from a three year old expert but from my 46 yo hubby:) Merry SITSmas to you and yours:)

Anonymous said...

I'm slowly working my way through the list over at SITS to wish everyone a merry (belated) SITSmas!

Tracy P. said...

You know, we're as close to that this year as we'll ever get. We're heading out of town for two weeks, so we are skipping most of the trappings. (Except the baking. Just gotta bake!) The thing I realize makes my season, however, is singing in our church's Christmas musical. We will be gone, and normally I would have been rehearsing for weeks. I'm a little lost without the mind full of the true meaning.

Great post!