Twas the Night Before Christmas . . .

. . . Momma with her Kindle,

      Me with new apps,

      Had settled on the sofa,

      With a few Christmas snacks.

      Dad in his new trailer,

      Dreaming of road maps,

      Joe overworking the coffee maker,

      While watching football snaps . . .

Ok. So it wasn't exactly the story book version we all know and love. But it was, in a word, wonderful!

Mom and dad arrived on the eve of the big eve, and were able to stay the whole week! The girls put in some major overtime with the new Wii games, and mom and I worked together on a Christmas scrapbook - something we've wanted to do for a long while, but haven't had the chance.

There's nothing like family for the holidays!

Now, I know I'm playing catch-up in Bloggyland, and that Christmas is past, but I still have a few things to share on the subject.

As I mentioned above, the greatest part of the holidays is family! But then - there are the presents!

I love to give them! I love to get them! It's just all part of the fun! 

This year, however, I noticed more than ever a slew of - shall we say - questionable gift items. Not under the tree thank goodness! But in the stores as I was looking for that just right something-or-other. 

For you're viewing, ahem, pleasure.



The 'Fart' book - with sound effects



'Drunk' deer wine holder

The 'Toilet' coffee mug



Tooting ornaments



Pole dancer alarm clock





Toilet time putting green





I believe this one pretty much speaks for itself!



I haven't quite decided yet. Are these items truly tasteless? Or do I suffer from a testosterone deficient funny bone?

Most of these items were recommended by guys. 

Alas, I have daughters and am unprivy to the inner workings of the adolescent male mind. 

Take this next item though.

I found this to be an absolute dream of a gift! A gift I'd display with pride!

Allow me to present;



Porn for women! A beauty of a calendar chock full of beef-cakes in various stages of house work.



*A man scrubbing the toilet saying, "I'd never dream of letting you do this job!"

*A man holding a Hefty bag saying, "As long as I'm around, you'll never take out the trash again!"

*A man vacuuming the floor saying, "Leave the dishes. I'll take care of everything!"

How could a gift like that go wrong?!

My beloved took one look at the thing, rolled his eyes and moved on.

Humor, it seems, is in the eye of the beholder!