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Wednesday
Jan062010

Christmas '09 - or - I'm Behind!

I've read several New Year's Resolution posts. I'm not there yet. I feel like I'm straddling 2009 and 2010. If forced to claim a resolution, I commit to continuing my quest to triage relationships better. I still find myself watering a few dead plants [unresponsive people], and not nurturing the thirsty ones enough. Rereading my post from last January, reinforces how important this remains for me.

Christmas. It came, it went, it brought joy, and it brought stress. The four-year-old boy refused to sit on Santa's lap, after waiting in line for a very long time, and after his two older brothers had grudgingly agreed to accompany him and prove that it was safe...and fun. We have video of the drama. Maybe...

My parents joined us for the holiday. We went sledding, ate and drank too much, and attempted to get a picture of Mom and Dad with the boys for their New Year's card.

Because the four-year-old has a defiant streak, this was the best we could do.

Mom, Dad and Boys 

A virus was amongst us over the holidays, and teased us with fatigue before making it's presence officially known. The kids are doing better, but Chris and I encourage you all to purchase stock in Advil, Sudafed, and Mucinex DM. We're increasing demand at a freakish rate.

Finally, Mom and I prepared Christmas dinner—a repeat of last year's menu—Beef Wellington. The meal turned out great, and this year we remembered to video the flambe part. [I recently posted a video of Mom and me from Christmas 2008 [here], where I mentioned we should have videoed us flambeing.]  You'll have to believe me when I tell you that we did a much better job flambeing our sauce in 2008 than we did in 2009. Yes, we were drinking wine, and I beg you to remember that we were being ambushed by a virus, so fatigue was contributing to the lack of focus and general confusion.

And before I go, I need a jump-start for 2010. Anyone?

Christmas Flambe '09 from Chris Ross on Vimeo.

Reader Comments (18)

WOW! That was quite a flame! Did you singe any parts of your body?

Sounds like you had a great holiday...minus the illness.

Can't wait to see your resolutions when you come up with some.
Y'all stayed so calm. I'm proud.

And at the risk of sounding like some stalkerish weirdo, you are SO cute, and your mom is so attractive too. Those are some great genes and great jeans. Y'all should be featured in an Oil of Olay ad or something. : )
January 6, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterV-Grrrl @ Compost Studios
Love the video - you and your mom together are a great team :)
January 6, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterDeidre
No singed body parts, but it's yet another Christmas miracle! Don't hold your breath for my resolutions. My brain has been like sludge lately.
January 6, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterChris
You're kind. The V-Grrrl voice I have in my mind doesn't have a southern accent for some reason. When you wrote "Y'all", I had to edit my current soundbite for you. I like it!
January 6, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterChris
We're not always a "great" team, but we're a team regardless.
January 6, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterChris
That flash of fire made me jump. I'm coveting your kitcken. Our galley is so tiny. Damn townhouse! Love the videos.
January 6, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKate Coveny Hood
Damn computer - I can't see the video. Matt will fix it tonight and I'll watch it tomorrow!

But I remember the one from last year and just loved it. And that photo is so funny - your four year old sounds like me when I was a kid!
January 6, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterchristy
LOL! I love how your mom is holding the hood of his coat trying to pull him up all the while holding an imaginary child with the other!
January 6, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterBobbi Olson
Water me, water me! (That was code for 'I know we're both really busy but I want to drink wine with you soon :). Love the video. And your butt in those jeans.
January 6, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterCorbie
You have such a beautiful figure!

Damn you!

Know the sludgey mind feeling - I am just taking each day as it comes right now!
January 7, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMary
I have a total crush on you for your culinary and video skills. I promise you, I can watch that flambe action a hundred times! You are so brave and adept with fire.

By the way... I love the candid snow sledding shot! It's not a keeper unless someone refuses to look at the camera. And those colors! Boy they really pop!

Glad you're all on the road to recovery. Winter crud is the worst. Oh, and I'm totally high-fiving Corbie for the comment about your butt. LOL. Awesome!
January 7, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAlix
Dang it, this iPhone won't play the video, so I'll have to come back here to that. But I see the jpeg loud and clear and LOVE your mom's hat!

xo
January 7, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJannie Funningstress
First, my 4 year-old is EXACTLY like yours. He has the flu today and I'm so happy (i.e., he's set up on the couch like a king, surrounded by Vicks, ginger ale, blankets, and TV pablum). We'll have a quiet day.

Now about this whole resolution thing: I think we should ditch the whole concept because it's based on the premise that we are not good enough and we need improving. I don't want to chase that carrot anymore. It's self-perpetuating because every year, I feel shitty for not meeting all my goals from the year before and then I add more goals so that ! can feel shitty next year too.

We should start a club called resolutions anonymous and just do what makes us happy, what makes the world a better place, and what supports our health. And say to ourselves everyday, "I am awesome. This life is awesome. Let's go live it!"

Happy MMX!
January 8, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermichael.offworld
I LOVE your kitchen! It's my dream to have a beautiful kitchen like that. And now that I have more than one child I am beginning to see that pictures with BOTH of them looking and smiling are going to be few and far in between. You kids/parents' pic is cute anyway, even if the 4yo isn't looking.
January 8, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMrs. D/ 3 men and a lady
I DO want to water you, Corbie! This will be our year... I can feel it. You're the only person who's EVER offered to prevent someone from touching my boobs while I'm under anesthesia. Still warms my heart.
January 8, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterChris
Sign me up for your club, Michael! Although I'm conditioned to think of resolutions...

Maybe if we got our four-year-olds together, they'd create a positive. It's a thought!
January 8, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterChris
Well, this is the year where I offer to touch your boobs under anesthesia...(in other words, it's gonna be a good year for us :)
January 9, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterCorbie

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