Santa Baby…

Well that’s that then. The kids are now officially off for Christmas and there are no more early mornings for me for a whole month. Woohoo! They had a lovely end of term carol service, which, even for a total heathen such as myself, was rather enjoyable. Slightly ruined, I have to say, by that whole ‘stand up, sit down’ thing that you have to do after every hymn and for the readings and all that. I began to feel like I was taking part in a particularly shambolic attempt at the Mexican wave. Still, I got to belt out ‘Oh Come All Ye Faithful’, and snigger at the very shrill lady singing behind me. There was an awkward moment when we all stumbled over the words to one of the carols when there was a typo in the hymn sheet, but we rallied well and it all turned out okay in the end. Phew.

The school laid on fantastic mince pies and a particularly evil brew of mulled wine made by the science teacher (say no more). #1 did worry that he was going to try and turn us all into frogs just in time for Christmas, but I’m pleased to say I suffered no ill effects, well, unless you count very clovey hiccups.

So I was thinking, in between hiccups, on the way home, that I haven’t done a mad fantasy Christmas list yet. Everyone should do one, just in case they fall hopelessly in love with a millionaire (sorry babe, but you never know xx). Here goes then, oh and remember, don’t write in, it’s just for fun:

1. A pink KitchenAid blender (okay, so I know it’s on every birthday and Christmas list I do, but I really really want one)

2. Scented candles (again – Dyptique or Jo Malone would be fab, but hey, anything’s a bonus)

3. Pink champagne!! Oh and those beautiful new red John Rocha glasses for Waterford Crystal to sip it from.

4. More cookery books: Bill Granger’s ‘Holiday‘, ‘Eating for England: The Delights and Eccentricities of the British at Table’ by Nigel Slater (I love Nige), Jamie Oliver’s ‘Jamie at Home’, James Martin’s ‘Desserts‘, Ina Garten’s ‘The Barefoot Contessa at Home’ ohhh the list is endless.

5. A blank cheque to run around Agent Provocateur with.

6. Oh and don’t get me started on cosmetics…MAC make-up, Clarins yummy creams, Kerastase hair products, yada yada

7. Jimmy Choos!

8. I still want my Land Rover Discovery 3, but could be talked into the monster that is the new Audi Q7, or a new Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10 (woohoo!)

9. Ooh, and what about clothes – a beautiful Karen Millen black riding coat, some fahbilis new jeans (Rock & Republic please), cashmere….

10. I think that’s it. Greedy? Moi?

10 Responses to “Santa Baby…”

1. Isitjustme? says:

   December 15, 2007 at 10:55 am

   Not greedy at all EM.You deserve it…must get to work on a similar list..
2. englishmuminireland says:

   December 15, 2007 at 1:20 pm

   Isit: absolutely. Even if I’m only likely to get the candles and the odd book, I’m happy knowing I’d be able to spend the millions should I ever come across them he he x
3. Gorilla Bananas says:

   December 16, 2007 at 10:29 pm

   What you need is a big hairy gorilla to massage your shoulders.
4. Sandra in Maryland says:

   December 17, 2007 at 3:15 am

   Rock and Republic!!! Now you’ve gone and totally blown the mental image I had of you, EM. I had you more pegged as the green wellies and headscarf type, oh but much, much cooler of course, not like HRH (not that she’s not lovely, but…) See, it was the Land Rover, dogs, country walks entries that did it. I’m sure Rock and Republic looks great with your green wellies because you totally rock no matter what. OK, I’m stopping now before I make things worse, and neither you nor HRH are speaking to me anymore.
5. Conortje says:

   December 17, 2007 at 9:03 am

   ‘I began to feel like I was taking part in a particularly shambolic attempt at the Mexican wave’

   hehe that is the funniest thing I’ve read in ages! Love it
6. englishmuminireland says:

   December 17, 2007 at 10:08 am

   Gorilla Bananas: thank you for that particularly generous offer. Any time I need my shoulders rubbed by a large, hairy marsupial, I’ll let you know!!

   Sandra: ohhhh no, I’m definitely more Rock & Republic than HRH. Oh, and my wellies are pink, Dahling!! xxx

   Con: Ta. I was the worst giggler in the whole congregation – and the whole of the junior school was there lol xx
7. 73man says:

   December 17, 2007 at 10:40 am

   It’s odd cos I too had you down as the kind who would knit her own yoghurts. If tis soul-destroying consumerism you want, that’s cool too but Land Rover Discovery? I think even Jeremy Clarkson might have a quiet word in your ear about that one.
8. Sandra in Maryland says:

   December 17, 2007 at 5:07 pm

   Well EM, in that case, I’ve decided I hate you. You CAN’T have a “distinctly non-diet section” AND two kids AND fit into that R&R stuff. It’s not fair!!! (clicks off in a strop….)
9. englishmuminireland says:

   December 17, 2007 at 6:06 pm

   73: Nope, I’m definitely not a knitter of yoghurts but then I’m not really into soul-destroying consumerism either. I do recycle and stuff. Funny, though, because Hubby also scoffs at my love of the 4×4. I can’t help it, I just love them. I’d like a Range Rover Sport too. It’ll never happen, but I can dream…..

   Sandra: Don’t hate me, I have love handles, I promise! …come back….
10. Sandra in Maryland says:

    December 18, 2007 at 3:18 am

    Well OK then, if you’re sure they’re really love handles, and not just temporary bruises from those vibrating plate thingys. After I read THAT post, I decided that you DESERVE to look good in your R&R.