There’s a big folder in the cupboard under the stairs which holds all of those fabulous Christmas cards and pictures Rory created at primary school. The picture on the left was a collaboration between him and his mate, thinking up adjectives to link with Christmas words. He was about nine or ten at the time, which probably accounts for some of the bizarre alliterations and downright mischievous suggestions. Let me give you a flavour:
Super star
Twinkling tinsel
Jolly Jesus
Ignorant angels
Rapid reindeer
Itchy ivy
Dancing Dancer
Lovely Cupid
Foxy Vixen
Boring bobble-hat
Dinging music
Nice Nazareth
Jealous Joseph
Magic Mary
Gay Gabriel
Good God
Massive mule
Amazing ass
May I also share with you “Rudolph’s Christmas” which was written when I think he was about seven.
Hello, I am Rudolph. I help Father Christmas get to all the children. When I am pulling the sleigh I see frosty gardens, floating flakes of snow, icy roads and stuff like that. When Father Christmas comes to all the children he gets mince pies but I just get a manky carrot. Yes, this house is better, they left a mince pie for me. Let’s go back home Father Christmas. Oh no theres a concorde we are going to crash! wow that was close! lets go back to my stable. Rory.
Kids…don’t you just love ’em.
I hesitate to ask what a manky carrot is, but I've just got to know. Call it a cultural exchange with the Americans.
LOL what fun writing! I don't see anything like that coming out of my sons' French classes. They do more write-ups of events.
Love the amazing ass, jealous Joseph and crashing Concord!
Karla, a manky carrot is one which is old, probably gone soft and wrinkly and starting to sprout.
You know, if young Rory's ever stuck for a career, may I suggest he takes up the ancient art of naming pubs. I'd have on in the Foxy Vixen, that;s for sure!
Karla – I think Sarah's explanation of manky is perfect.
Sarah – I didn't notice the silly ones until today: must have just said "Ooh that's lovely darling" when he brought it home years ago.
The Dotterel – I'm not sure he even realised at the time how apt a foxy vixen was: I've had such a giggle looking at them. Will suggest the new career to him.
I can't believe Rudolph's attitude. Doesn't he realise there are loads of starving reindeer in Africa (no, I mean the Artic) that would give their right antlers for a manky carrot.
Gay Gabriel and Ignorant Angels? Dare you to send it to the pope…
In my house the home baked mince pies may sometimes be described as manky and rudolph would be happy with his lot! I love the feeling I get looking back at the old christmas school bits and pieces.
So there is another 'mother hoarder' apart from me……but once they are 26 what do you do with it all? I cannot bear to throw much away (ask my family.) and have kept every bit of school stuff both kids have done…every now and again I sit and wallow in it…I know I'm strange! Although now, I have decided to put just a few special pieces together and discard the rest….quite looking forward to it.
How big is your understairs cupboard Trish??
Troy – ungrateful animal. If I were Rudolph's mother I'd insist he ate it all up or he'd get no pudding.
Steve – the ignorant angels certainly baffled me: no rhyme, alliteration or anything. I could insert the "Good God" into my letter to the pope, though that sounds like I'm shaking my head in disbelief.
Kelloggsville – my mince pies are shop-bought so if Santa or Rudolph aren't keen, they can take them back to Tesco.
Libby – I have got rid of a fair bit of artwork, but love keeping the Christmas stuff in my reasonably-sized cupboard!
Oh I am so going to buy the finest organic, sweetest tasting baby carrots this Christmas just for Rudolph. Santa can have a Lidl's mince pie!
Very Bored – Rudolph says thank you very much: he will make sure Santa delivers some extra presents down your chimney.
Who has an amazing ass? Who? Who?
Sally x
Gay Gabriel? What's this the Nativity for the 21st Century! I shall make sure that Rudolph's carrot is one of our finest!
Sally – no idea! he can't remember either, but does think it's hilarious.
Previously – lovely to hear from you. Hope you're well? So pleased another home is going to feed Rudolph with the best produce.