A Very Bohemian Christmas
Eric posted the other day about Christmas music, and even gave us a bit of Dollyday cheer. The Bohemian, who, I'm sure, was one of Santa's elves in a former life, came into the room, and heard me listening to Red's holly jolly tuneage. She froze. Her eyes, how they twinkled; her dimples, how merry. Her cheeks were like roses, her nose like a cherry. "Yes!" she squealed. "It's time for Christmas music! We need Harry!" She snatched the Christmas CD case off the shelf (yes, as a matter of fact, we do have a case of CDs specifically devoted to Christmas) and loaded up the Harry Connick Jr. holiday album.
The Bohemian loves the Yule season like Prince loves purple. Her first movie star crush was "Bernard", the Arch Elf from The Santa Clause. She has not outgrown it. I'm pretty sure my daughter is the only person to say, "He is so frickin' hot!" in regards to one of Santa's elves. Bernard could make her break her vow of singlehood, what with those striped socks and funky hat.
The Bohemian's childlike wonder is still going strong when it comes to Christmas lights, Christmas trees, yes, even the Starbucks Christmas cups. If it smacks of holiday cheer, the Bohemian is all about it. She especially loves the Christmas specials. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is her favorite. She still claps her hands in glee when it comes on. She loves all the old ones, the ones my sister and I grew up watching -- Year Without a Santa Claus, The Grinch (the original), Frosty, Charlie Brown Christmas, Santa Claus is Coming to Town. The classics. No Teenage Mutant Ninja Christmas for her.
Anyway, back to the other day -- it was the first day the Bohemian was starting to come back to her old self after her heinous bout with mono, and she was feeling a bit stir crazy. I was so glad to see her up and around, humor intact that morning. She put on Harry's seasonal croonage and got her Christmas Spirit on. Complete with Air Clarinet solo. Mason, though not quite a reindeer, warily joined in her frivolity.
Behold, the healing power of Christmas. She's even got her Christmas pajama pants on. It's all about Yuletide Cheer with the Bohemian.
24 comments:
Its great to see the Bohemian up and about. All it took was a bit of Mom and some of that potato soup.
We have a shelf of Christmas music - everything from Gregorian, early Polish stuff, Ella, Mahaliah, Harry, 5 Messiahs, Perry, Mel et al. Sorry but this time of year you just can't have too many version of Joy To The World. Cause damn it - we got our problems and woes but we got so many things to be joyful about.
Mom's potato soup and Harry, that'll cure anything!
Glad to see the dear girl up and about and feeling better!
That's sooooo cute. I saw this morning that Starbucks has issued an exclusive Christmas CD that includes Ray Charles, Sarah McLachlan, and Ella Fitzgerald. Hmm.
a christmas miracle! i love how your broken house is so damn cute by the way.
Very cute video, and I second Monica's assessment of your beautiful home. Glad the Bohemian is up and dancing, and tell her that Rudolph is my absolute favorite as well!
So glad she is feeling better. And "Year without a Santa Claus" is the best, hands down. My sis and I sing our version of dueling banjos every year with the Heat Miser, Snow Miser songs.
Willym: Yes, I'm so glad she's come around. And absolutely, bring on the joy to the world. There was a long stretch of time where Christmas music cut me to the core, due to some very unChristmaslike events, but that's another post. I'm very glad I was able to move past that. Sometimes the Bohemian and I get our harmony on around Ye Olde Piano with the Christmas tunes, too.
Doralong: Hell yeah. And how!
Red: WHAT?!? I am so hitting Starbucks. TODAY.
Monica: Haha, yeah, we should make our own irreverent Christmas special. Oh, and it's so cute how you think my crooked little house is so cute. That is my cleverly placed ONE camera-worthy shot of the house. Everyone is always impressed with that fireplace. In fact, that fireplace is exactly what roped my unsuspecting ass into buying this house. The wall behind me is actually a wood wall, divided into squares. The combo, with the wood floor in that room, fooled me into thinking someone had actually maintained this house. Next I'll post pics of the 80s bathroom, the original cabinetry, with its Coat of Many Colors of paint, or the wood paneling in the dining area. Yeah baby. But yeah, the fireplace rocks.
Tater: Ah, so you're a Rudolph man, eh? His elf friend? So gay. Every year the Bohemian and I are like, Hermey please, come out already. Own it. And as for the house, see above.
KA: Yes! I LOVE that one! The kids and I sing with it too! Well, ok, only the Bohemian. The other 2 are not so much into the sing-a-longs. The Heat Miser is my boy. Love that guy.
What??!! A denizen of Seattle walking through the doors of the Evil Empire? Heaven forfend.
And yes, of course Hermie is gay. But they couldn't say "gay" back then, so instead, he was a dentist. It makes some sort of sense if you turn your head to the side and squint.
The Snow-miser could so kick the crap out of the Heat-miser. Don't get me started.
I'm so glad she's feeling better. And I'm totally with her on the hotness of Bernard. Totally.
JP: OK, if it weren't for Snow Miser, Santa never would've gotten that cold, and never would've canceled Christmas to begin with. Plus, everyone knows that Mom liked Heat Miser best. Plus his minions rock. Plus he has rock star hair. He's hott.
Lorraine: Yes, there is a certain appeal to Bernard, isn't there? And I'm sorry, but I love his clothes! That elf has style. Now he plays in "Numb3rs", which the son loves. He's still hot, but his clothes aren't as good now.
Won'erful won'erful won'erful stuff!
Can't wait to see you post your videos of the tree. *hint hint hint*
OH I JUST LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!!
Oh crap. That would involve me actually putting the tree UP, wouldn't it. Christmas music is so much easier. That thing is a monster. Save a tree - go artificial! Save a tree and drive yourself to drink during 3 hours of "fluffing out branches" before you can even put the damned thing together! Wheee!
Pass the friggin' eggnog. I'm going to need a lot of rum.
Actually I'm not sure what to do this year, because the Bohemian gets home so late this year for Xmas break, and she's the one who really gets into the tree trimming. Do we really wait until after the 20th, or do it without her so it will be ready when she walks in? (She's done with school the 7th or 8th, but has to hang around until the 19th because 2 of her exams aren't scheduled until then! Bastards!)
Well, you've certainly come a long way from being paranoid about posting pictures of ickle kiddies online. I just hope my archnemesis never finds me on here with The Googles, 'cause me dancing around to Christmas songs is just not that threatening.
That's a pretty hot picture of Bernard. He's on my Christmas list.
Oh crap, I forgot to mention that I also think that David Krumholtz kid is a little hottie. I remember doing a post about it a thousand years ago, cuz he has that whole Patrick Dempsey thing going on.
I'm so glad she is feeling better!
And the one thing that this Grinch will always love about Christmas is A Charlie Brown Christmas. I still find cheer there every time.
..told ya she'd kick mono's ass!
It's a real curse being right all the time.
Willym mentioned Perry and Mel.Throw in Nat,and we're talkin' serious Christmas music bonanza!
WM: Yeah, I know. But you still have your code name. And you're actually on the opposite coast more than here, so good luck, Internet Freaks. Aren't you and Mason cute though? Damn, how am I ever going to come through with Bernard under the tree?
Red: How did I miss your comment before? Well, you know, Starbucks has Joni's latest, and now Christmas tunes of the highest order? I hope my regular shop doesn't find out. I feel like a coffee adulterer. And yeah, Dentist is the operative code word. [exaggerated wink]
Hat: Isn't he though?! Yummy. He beats Patrick Dempsey any day, in my book. Because I can't separate Patrick from that simpering squinting Meredith on Greys anymore. So he annoys me by association. David/Bernard's love interest on Numb3rs though? Hello, she may even be yummier than he is. Ok, never mind, but close anyway.
Whim: Me too! Once her smartassery was back, I knew she'd be ok. I remember your post about the Charlie Brown Christmas. I love Schroeder's Christmas piano song. It's such a wonderful Christmas show.
Sling: And right you were! The sarcastic smartassery none the worse for wear. Yes, Yes, and YES for hte Christmas tune bonanza!
Back to rudolph, yes elfie is a big ole queen, and his sugar daddy? That big old bear Yukon Cornelius. He was a manly bear with a whip, and a taste for domination. Not to sexualize the show too much, but they did pull all of the teeth out of the abominable snowman (gummer anyone?). Bwahahahah!
Speaking of gay elves, christmas is the only time I play, and actually kind of get into Jonny Mathis. ....It's a sleigh ride!
Glad the kiddo's better.
Tater: haha! Yukon Cornelius is a bear! He doesn't even hide his predilection for licking things, let alone the whip. (The gummer? Good heavens, have you seen the size of the Bumble? He could gum half your body, and not in a good way!)
E: Oh, Christmas is definitely the right time for Johnny.
I was watching The Santa Clause last night too... Bernard is popular with my girls as well!! Lol... I am trying to get into the Christmas spirit... first holidays since separation and all... so it's a strange mixed time.
And I ditto... it's great to see your baby up and about!!!
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