Every year for Christmas my parents give Larry & me Christmas Money as a gift with the request for us to get ourselves "something special." And every year I send my parents a Thank You note giving them some bogus story about how we spent the money.
See last year's note here.
Ungracious? Yes. Funny? Mildly.
I think they would be truly disappointed if they received heartfelt card.
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LOL.
Posted by: Mental P Mama | January 19, 2009 at 05:39 AM
It's a very good thing you and Larry did, contributing to Al Franken's campaign, as we desperately needed another mildly amusing, aging, white guy in Congress.
Okay but seriously, your thank you notes are too funny!
Posted by: Elaina Avalos | January 19, 2009 at 07:07 AM
Now you need to show a close-up of your tattoo or a link to the post if you have already done that.
Posted by: chrome3d | January 19, 2009 at 08:08 AM
Love it!
Posted by: fancy feet | January 19, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Can I get on next year's Christmas Money distribution list? Please make check payable to "J-Bunny's Facial Refresh Fund." I need a little lift. Thanks!
Posted by: Brain Bunnies | January 19, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Why don't you make them happy with your use of the money? You should tell them that you used the $$$ to help elect Bill O'Reily for prez.
Posted by: Grant Forest | January 19, 2009 at 10:52 AM
If I was your mom and dad I would totally just give you a certificate next year that says "In your honor we purchased a star in your name with your Christmas money"......Or maybe buy carbon off-sets with it. ya know...just to get even.
Posted by: The Glamorous Life | January 19, 2009 at 12:00 PM
At least, it allowed me to search who is Al Franken !
I imagine your parents know your sense of humor since so many Christmas.
Posted by: Catherine | January 19, 2009 at 01:01 PM
I've only visited a few times, but I love your sense of humor. The next time I get a monetary gift from Dad, I'm using the tatoo story, especially if it's for my kids!
Posted by: Mary | January 19, 2009 at 02:40 PM
Oh, how I love a good smartass! I am sure your parents live for those notes of yours.
Posted by: Baby Favorite | January 19, 2009 at 06:02 PM
We laughed out loud! That's too funny! Keep up the great blogging.
Posted by: Jen Broas | January 19, 2009 at 07:02 PM
that is too funny...seems they have the same silly sense of humor as you both. :)
Posted by: Suz | January 20, 2009 at 05:55 AM
Wicked, wicked girl! hahahaha
Posted by: Joe Sweden | January 20, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Tooo funny!
Posted by: Maria | January 22, 2009 at 03:21 PM
It reminds me of my hilarious, broke uncle. He's leaving all his money in his will to the United Negro College Fund.
Posted by: Cathryn | April 22, 2009 at 02:58 PM
We actually DID received that Thank-you note! Not taken seriously, of course -- OR, guess what you'd get next year -- no, don't guess! Love you lots -- you silly girl.
Posted by: your mother | May 02, 2009 at 08:59 PM