- We just put up lights on the outside of the house and the lights are so big and gaudy it looks like a giant neon Mothra dropped a load of eggs on our rooftop. It’s fabulous.
- The six-foot tall Rudolph snow globe sits directly along the path leading to our front door lined with foil candy canes – although the candy canes have seen better days and I’m out of duct tape. Rudolph’s head is also not inflating and he looks kind of decapitated.
- Not everyone in my neighborhood shares my affinity for gaudy and tasteless Christmas décor.
- I think there is a rule somewhere that declares putting up outdoor lights and decorations with spouse could possibly result in divorce or serious bodily harm.
- I am slightly contemplating signing up for the Flying Pig marathon in May – but I’m still somewhat traumatized by my Chicago marathon experience.
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I, for one, love all things tacky and gaudy during the holidays. It’s part of Christmas.
Eh, go for it. Sign up for the Pig. I’d run it, but I absolutely detest winter marathon training.
You don’t have to worry about divorce over Christmas decorations when your spouse just sits on the couch watching football while you and the kids decorate.
Chicago is ancient history, if you want to run, run.
Oh, and when will we see pictures of the gaudy decorations???
Rach, after we finish tomorrow I’ll take pictures.
Gaudy decorations in my neighborhood results in 9-1-1 calls to have the road closed so nobody can drive by and see it. Eggs would appear on your windows.
It’s been raining so we got the inside decorations up, outside is still sitting in the garage. I supervise and have my oldest son scale the roof – so it always works out just how I’ve planned! Can’t wait to see yours.
You should definitely run sister!! Just do it for the fun of it and f*ck the time… seriously, if you love it, you love it!! You are your own worst critic!
Just noticed the new masthead! Too cute… sorta miss your fabulous legs, but the wine glasses are a great fit, too!
you should see Katy’s mum’s place, the whole street have lights along the roadside, I’m expecting a jumbo to land here tonight. If google earth was live, you could see the landing strip from space.
oh and you were right, looking at your favorite commentators, i see the one you spoke of this afternoon is there!
Just give him the remote control and he’ll calm down.
“I think there is a rule somewhere that declares putting up outdoor lights and decorations with spouse could possibly result in divorce or serious bodily harm.” – I think rule also applies to curtains and blinds…(for added fall out just add red wine).
Yup, we need a photo to judge the level of tastelessness ourselves.
Must see pics!
LMAO at the possibiluty of divorce during putting up decor. There was a throw down between the hubby and I this weekend over nutcrackers, geez!
Flying Pig sounds like fun, go for it!
Where is this flying pig I keep reading about?
Also wanna see pix.
Add hanging a new shelf to the list of things that married people should never do together…take my word for it.
How about the Mardi Gras marathon on Feb. 1? Fast, flat course, great weather! I’m doing the half!
The worst part about decorations is putting them up….or is it taking them down. Meh. Having slave labor – errr, children to help must make the job much more enjoyable.
i assume the lights are pink, blue and various other non-christmasy colors?
Did you sign up for the Pig yet?