Important things I learned today

1) A little glitter goes a LONG ways. Particularly when the top falls off as you are shaking it out. And when I say long ways, I mean all over the house.

2) Aforementioned glitter can double as your Christmas decorating. Like when daycare parents arrive and comment on the footprints leading all over the house, simply smile and say "Yes, those are Santa's magical footprints!". (Parents will wonder if you are into the rum and eggnog early, but don't worry!)

3) A lopsided Santa face can be explained as one too many houses leaving beer out instead of cookies and milk.

4) Peppermint candy lollipop cookies are not as easy to make as the magazine claims. However, they can be saved when you finally yell obscenties and smash the red and white dough together in a shapeless heap. Simply pour yourself some more kahlua (to drink!), roll out the dough again, and cut out candycane shapes. Voila!

5) It IS possible to smooth-ice a cake while dancing with a sleepy baby on your shoulder.

6) Spit-up and buttercream icing look remarkably similar when on a fleece shirt. They do not, however, taste anything alike.