It's A Sweet Life: Christmas Vacation

I cannot get into this work thing.

I just...can't.

A million and one things to do and I don't want to do any of them. Can I get a pass on being a responsible professional, just for today?

See, this is what happens - give me just a little taste of lazy life and I turn full-fledged sloth. Sloth Supreme. Grand Master Sloth. Queen of Slothville.

I'm convinced this is why God didn't give me the body of a Playboy or the face of a supermodel. Can you imagine what might have happened if He had? I might have ended up as some trophy-wife, spending my afternoons by the pool. Nail appointment every Tuesday, hair done on Thursdays and Fridays spent at the spa. *shudder

And before you think something about me staying home: it's totally different. I will not be swimming in the lap of self-indulgence. I'm simply trading one career for another. I'll be serving as maid, cook, chauffeur and personal assistant. Currently, I'm working part-time in all four of those positions but I need to go full-time so I can get benefits.

And by no stretch of the imagination is anything about me trophy wife. I mean, on my very best day I would maybe classify as a participation medal.

Oh, yeah! Add fitness freak to that job list. It isn't explicitly written into my contract but buried in all the fine print is a clause exempting me from excusing my way out of exercise.

Damn it, I knew I should have read before signing!

So since I'm obviously trying to avoid accomplishing anything today, how bout a share a quick recap of the holidays? I had some funny stories and thought-provoking insights to share but like I said...I'm in lazy mode which means you get little more than a pictorial review. Sorry, lazyfest is in full effect.

Christmas light viewing fun. My Mom made arrangements for us to go in a limo, because she is super fun like that.

And made sure the adults had drinks. I told you she was fun.

I'm not sure if it was the champagne or the lights but by the end of the night, I found myself festive.

Christmas Eve with the fam. The night consisted of food, food and more food mixed in with games and some present opening.

I have two sisters, that I love equally. Older sister was late and did not make the photo.

Awkward girl sorority pose...

Merry Christmas!

My family loves poop. It somehow becomes a topic at every family gathering. This was one of two poop presents.

One of my favorite presents from the night. A journal in my favorite color (it looks kinda gray in this picture but it's purple) with my favorite scripture.

My very favorite present - a Mother's ring. Absolutely love this.

Then it was off for a Christmas vacation.

We started with a stay at the Choctaw Casino. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas and the rooms were really nice. We had a good but very overpriced meal - am I the only one that thinks $20 per person for a casino buffet is high? Since we had never visited before we got $10 free play. Within 5 minutes I was up $30 and cashing out. Hubby kept saying "Don't you want to keep playing, you're on a roll..." Um, no. I always quit when I'm up. That's why I always walk away with money and you don't...

Then it was off to Florida!

Don't judge the ugly - it's a travel day.

Not a fan of this weird coconut drink.

Definitely fan of this drink.

Then to the game.

Oh, the game.

It started with such hope.

And ended with such heartbreak.

This was my face for a large part of the game. The WTF expression of the guy behind me sums it up nicely.

But we're going to forget that we lost because...New Years Eve!

And what classy night doesn't begin at McDonald's?

Seriously? I wore sequins for this?

At least Ronald knows how to treat a lady...

Then on the road again...

I wore my Oklahoma shirts with pride. We may not have played well, we may have been out coached but I love my Sooners.

I'm convinced that Idon'tknowwhere, Alabama has one of the coolest convenience store in the United States.