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Tag Archives: Christmas
Classic Caterpickles: “Does Santa spend the rest of the year sleeping?”
It’s the day after Christmas, and like Santa, I’m taking the day off to spend with my family. Which makes it a perfect time to run a Classic Caterpickle… Mommyo, admiring her daughter’s new pink and brown Dawson Crocs: “Boy, … Continue reading
“Does Santa spend the rest of the year sleeping?”
Mommyo, admiring her daughter’s new pink and brown Dawson Crocs: “Boy, The Four-Year-Old, Santa did a great job with those shoes. They sure are cute. I wish they came in my size.” The Four-Year-Old: “Ask Santa!” Mommyo: “I can’t. He’s … Continue reading
“How does Santa fly?”
In a sleigh pulled by nine reindeer fueled by magic dust and the hopes and dreams of children everywhere. No really. For those of you interested in a more thorough explanation of how Santa Claus uses his ion shield, dimensional … Continue reading
“When is Santa’s birthday?”
This depends on who you think Santa is. Let’s look at our top Santa contenders from yesterday. St. Nicholas: Ides of March (March 15), 270. Father Christmas: Unknown. Santa Claus: This is a recursive question, and I refuse to answer … Continue reading
Posted in Ask the iPhone
Tagged Christmas, Father Christmas, Santa, Santa Claus, when is Santa's birthday
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What to Give Your Favorite Blogger: A Caterpickles Holiday Gift Guide
Not sure what to get your buddy with the shiny new blog for the holidays this year? Shop no more. Have we got ideas for you! (And they’re all free.) Show ‘Em Some Love Nobody likes to talk in a … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous Musings
Tagged amigurumi, bloggers, Bloggers Gift Guide, Christmas, Hannukkah, holiday, what to give bloggers, word-of-mouth
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An open letter to Elvis from The Four-Year-Old
Dear Elvis, Your Christmas album has too many slow songs. Slow songs aren’t as pretty as the fast ones. Affectionately, The Four-Year-Old
Posted in Funny Stuff My Daughter Says, Reviews: Music
Tagged Christmas, Elvis, Elvis Christmas Album
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“Are elves real?”
The Four-Year-Old, from the backseat of the car: “Mommyo, are elves real?” Mother, distracted by all the crazy drivers on the Thanksgiving weekend roads: “No.” The Four-Year-Old: “But what about Santa’s elves?” Mother, who somehow manages not to curse out … Continue reading
Hey Boston-Area Parents–Want a free photo with Santa?
Just a quick post to let you know that Santa has come flying in from the North Pole to set up a Workshop at the Bass Pro Shops at Patriot Place in Foxborough, Massachusetts. According to his elf, Kim, Santa … Continue reading
Caterpickles Cleans House
The Four-Year-Old has been asking questions much more quickly than I can research and answer them. At the moment, my pending questions queue has some 115 questions in it. So in an effort to tame the beast a bit, I’m … Continue reading
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