Using a new Xmas cookbook: Waxman’s pizza with bacon, scallions and tomato. So far, the dough is pretty… moist. But tasty, so.

Eating a bowl of leftover frosting. Think the kids will believe it’s tofu if they catch me? Hiding it, so I don’t have to test the theory.

On our mission of which I made note earlier: we were too late. The shelves are bare at CVS, Walgreens, Hy-Vee and Dillons. Woe! #obpocalypse

Wife and I are planning to hit all the pharmacies in town this afternoon for OB tampons. #obpocalypse Run, don’t walk! http://j.mp/fCs8Sv

The Beastie Boys’ “Fight for Your Right” is a song that should have been taken to 11. #betterlouder

Decommissioning my swing-arm iMac, as it couldn’t keep up with the kid’s desires, or our parental control requirements. What to do with it?

Finally moved the mortar and pestle off the counter, to the cabinet of misfit kitchen tools, with the ice cube trays and the fat separator.

Finally broke out Wiz War with the seven-year-old. I’ve been waiting nineteen years for this moment. Verdict: as fun as I remembered.

Family charitable giving day part 2: going to the Humane Society, a frequent recipient of Aidan’s charity. Another $41.50 that we’ll match.

Charitable giving day part 1: Aidan gave $41.50 to the local Co-op’s families in need charity. We matched that for a total of $83.