I know I promised more Las Vegas stories, but I've been recovering from my vacation. I'll get to it, I will. But for now...how about some tv chatter?

I  survived Thanksgiving, house and home intact. No one burned themselves or their homes down with fried turkey and our turkey turned out great. For 7 adults and 4 small children we had 2 turkeys and 1 ham. We went overboard didn't we? Naika kept talking about taking our leftovers to homeless people. 

I also survived black friday. I had a plan to go early in the morning, but Ainsley and some sick stomach changed that plan. So, we went when Cheyenne woke up around 10. Amazingly enough we got everything we wanted. We got a snazzy DVD player for the car so that Ainsley can watch Nemo all the way to Texas. That's the husband's project for the day, getting it installed. We also got my dad, Erick, Cheyenne, and I all taken care of in terms of Christmas presents. Plus, Cheyenne got the tree up and the Nativity set up. 

We never take Ainsley anywhere fun because we went to toy r us and she walked in with wide eyes spewing "oh my gosh." I let Cheyenne grab the the stuff we were buying and Ainsley and I wondered the aisles playing with all the toys. Made her day. I don't think she knew that there were that many Backyardigans toys manufactured. Fun fact for everybody: toy makers have resurrected pound puppies and popples. 

 I still can't take my meds and my child has stopped sleeping. A kid that has been sleeping through the night for a year and a half is now waking up in hysterics around midnight. Let's just skip on over to TV.

you know that happy feeling you get when you hear about a serenity sequel rumor? that's how I feel about Pushing Daisies, Chuck, and Life. I have found fabulous new shows and I am madly in love. Here's praying they don't get the ax, like some of my other, sometimes similar favorites. (i'm looking at you Jake 2.0) 

Pushing Daisies: Kristen Chenowith is a broadway singer, what better way to express her feelings than in song. Unlike what I've heard to be terrible Viva Laughlin, Kristen crooning Hopelessly Devoted while the floor waxer danced to his ipod was priceless. It had me laughing for minutes after! And, did anyone notice the Veronica Mars alum? And he drives a hummer! The thing is, I cannot describe this show without making it sound weird. Of coures, it is weird, but in a good way. In a make you laugh the whole hour way. The chemistry between Chuck and Ned is so great that a kiss through see through bodybags was absolutely the most awesome moment for me since seeing Logan and Veronica make out on the balcony of the Camelot. Just perfect. Did I mention there's knitting? Yeah, I can't tell you, you just have to watch for yourself. Don't worry that you'll be lost, just watch! Or, catch it online. 

Bionic Woman: I turned it off, really, I sat through the whole of Big Shots (i probably should have turned that off) but I got bored with BW. 

Life: Can I get a 'right on' for NBC ordering 3 more scripts of this show! I was so terrified that since I loved it, it would be canned. But, it looks like the peacock network is taking a step in the right direction for a full season pickup! Damien Lewis rocks my face in this role. He's so great and did I call the love triangle or what? The whole partner meeting the lawyer was like a showdown outta some western. He is totally zen-ish.

Grey's Anatomy: This was my favorite ep so far this season. By far, the best one. Was it because there was some serious doubt and angst poured into the Gizzie milkshake? Probably. But I also think they got back to the great stuff the characters are made of. 'Really old guy' waking up and bringing out the no nonesense, highly irritable Izzie that we have seen before, Cristina pretending to mope to get surgery, and Bailey letting Alex and Grandpa Gillmore have it, it was all pitch perfect. What did I miss? Oh, I miss bitchtastic Callie...she needs to fight for who she is and her marriage, not just let her desperation show. I also miss Addison. Maybe if Private Practice doesn't work out she can come back to Seattle Grace. 

Big Shots: As I noted before, I did actually sit through the whole episode and I'm done. It's just not my kinda show. I don't think I can sit through another show about rich people knowing how poor I am. 

The other day someone asked me if there's a tv show I haven't seen...well, I'm compiling a list....but i have to tell you, it's probably just gonna have a lot of reality tv, coz that's the stuff I really hate. I'll give most other stuff a try, but not that crap. Who really wants to see "Who wants to Marry a Farmer?"
 

If you want to hear about the toilet, click, otherwise, skip on down to the tv talk. 


Moving on...to tv...

Grey's Anatomy: I hate gizzie...I skipped a few eps last season because I heart Callie and tho i like the other characters separately, i can't stand george and izzie getting horizontal. I think it cheapens their friendship and it disgusts me. Besides that? Well, I'm loving Cristina. I love that a patient telling his family that he loves them, can get to her now. It shows real growth from the first season. Meredith and Derek aren't an item anymore? Well, they have always had their best sex when not a thing. Can you say "elevator"? I think this season is gonna be great, but can I say that I missed Addison? Cheyenne says, "they need her coz look, that lady with the severed arm is pregnant!" Oh, which brings me to Lexi Grey: I like her, I didnt think i would, but I do. I would prefer if she could stay single, or not date one of our beloved drs, but probably not.

Big Shots: I'm gonna give it one more try. It was convoluted, over the top, and a little cheesy. But I think it can be saved by one Rob Thomas of Veronica Mars fame. So, I'll give it one more week.

I'll leave you with this exchange between george and lexi:
george: you (pregnant pause) are kinda awesome
lexi: i know