Company Christmas party last night. I'm not sure I should say much more.
Last year we had a guy who imbibed a bit too much at the party and left us with a few memorable moments.
This year I believe I took top honors. Let me reflect.....
Yes. I won.
My parents were here at The Outpost watching the boys. The VP actually bolted into the house ahead of me to warn my folks lest they be horrified at seeing their daughter in such a sorry state. Mom, Dad - thanks for babysitting. I hope you had a safe drive home.
One exciting note from last night: I ran into a woman who knew what a blog was! There are a handful of people at work who read this site, but this lady wasn't aware of crazyweiler.com. Very cool. I'm pretty sure I was trying to talk her into starting her own blog. So Carol, if you're reading this...go here.
Also, one of my co-workers brought his 2 week old baby for a short visit! What a peanut! I was in mid sentence when I spied mom and infant coming towards me. I bellowed, "GIVE ME THAT BABY!" I would have tried to smuggle him home, but his parents seemed rather attached to him. So Dave and Amanda, if you're reading this...I was serious about the offer to babysit if you want to go on vacation or immigrate to New Zealand.
And before I forget: Emily, if you're reading this...thanks for hiding that last glass of chardonnay. You were about three glasses too late.
Also: if I hugged or kissed anyone last night (besides the banquet manager, the bartender, the coat check girl, and my mother-in-law), please don't misinterpret. I like you, but not like that.
Posted by Cathy at February 1, 2004 07:05 AMHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sis at February 1, 2004 09:02 AMPardon me for being somewhat provincial, but wasn't your party a bit behind the times? About 37 days or so?
BTW, I hope you have a very Happy Birthday!
Posted by: aelfheld at February 1, 2004 02:42 PMI want to pour cold water--or should that be ice cubes--on the Chairman's report of her overly enthusiastic participation in the office party. Yeah, the VP did warn us that the Chairman was outside, getting ready to make her entrance. Tah, dah! In she walked, and what a letdown. We had been expecting an debut that--at least--would stagger the imagination. Sigh, her behavior wasn't noticably out of line for anybody coming home at 12:30 a.m. and facing the prospect of arising at 5:30 or 6:00 a.m. with the Governor. On this topic, what are you doing to that boy. He's under 2, but he walks into the family room, sits down and asks, "Where's the remote control?"
Posted by: Professor at February 1, 2004 08:01 PMYes, I was one of the lucky ones that got a big hug. Buppa got one too. Don't worry because we love them. Maybe you felt you earned some extra wine after last year when the rest of the family deserted you and you had to handle the whole thing by yourself. We had a great time talking with everyone, it was fun.
Happy Birthday!!!!
Posted by: Nana at February 1, 2004 08:58 PMWow! This is pretty exciting to be referred to by name in a blog. Last night was fun-I'm so glad we were able to close the place down. That little guy we were holding was so sweet. At 2 wks, you can just hold them and drink in their sweetness! His mom was very generous and patient with us. Thanks for the link Cathy, I'll have to give this blogging some serious consideration. "how it all began" was pretty funny. I can just picture it... and the next dinner at their house :)
Happy Birthday, Sweetie!