Thursday, December 9, 2010

No Death Threats, Please. (Parentheses Version)




I hate it when I don't have any completed blog drafts saved. It results in 9 days with no posts, especially when it's early December and I have bajillion things to do. Like making neighbor treats, and going to kids' concerts, and decorating the house, and putting up the lights (which should not take all frakin day, but does. Why does going through the light strings take so long???), cleaning in preparation for my mother coming to visit. Oh, and PACKING FOR MY CRUISE!!!

Yes, it's true. We (meaning me and Big Daddy, NOT our children--we're not CRAZY) decided to skip out on all the excitement, joy, caroling, food, (snow, cold, wind, hectic shopping, and bad holiday traffic) and fly south for (a tiny portion of) the winter. Specifically Jamaica and Grand Cayman.

CAN I JUST TELL YOU HOW EXCITED I AM???
I am already dreaming at night about (virgin) piƱa coladas by the pool (which I won't swim in because it's SEA WATER, EW) in my adorable (maternity) polka dot tankini with my (not so adorable) belly hanging out. At least I'm (artificially) tan. Plus, I will be able to stuff my face silly...GUILT FREE. I'm sure taking a cruise while pregnant is the best idea I've ever had. (Not finishing my Christmas shopping before leaving? Probably the worst idea I've ever had. But those dang light strings!)

Anyway, I'm sorry to have to leave you all behind. I'd offer to hide someone in my suitcase, but those extra suitcases cost $35 extra now (such a racket!!), so forget it! But as a sort of make-up gift (i.e. incentive to read about my tropical adventures while you shiver in your freezing cold arctic winter) I will be making an announcement from somewhere on my trip on what gender ) my baby is. I find out today. Tune in soon! (Or you might NEVER find out what I'm having. ) (Well, at least for another five months.)

7 comments:

Jen said...

Yea! I hope you have a great time! I would gladly pay the extra $35 if you will take me with you! :) You have to post your news TODAY!!! Dont keep everyone wondering. (or at least fill us Venus girls in;))

just call me jo said...

You won't swim in ocean water? It's probably more pure than what we drink at home! jk Enjoy your vacay. Yes, I'm suitably jealous. Enjoy and revel in the sunshine. Merry Christmas Vacation!

Kristina P. said...

OK, no death threats. How about hate threats? Have a great time!

bel said...

Oh! HAVE FUN!! Yay for you!!!

Anonymous said...

Cue jealousy.

Mrs. O said...

Have the best time ever!

Mia said...

I'm jealous for sure :) Have a great time!