I was supposed to have a pap smear today. However, when I went to my doctor's office, I was informed that it had not been a whole year since my last pap smear, so I need to wait until January and reschedule. Hey folks, I'm not disappointed. Scrape me some other time.

The two holiday parties of the weekend were lots of fun. Beth did an excellent job preparing goodies for hers. And, in her red satin party shirt and striped apron, she looked liked a sexy Martha Stewart.

I was pleased with the turn-out of mine, and I made a little discovery: the more melted cheese in the appetizers and alcohol in the punch, the more fun the party! Seriously, try it. And play charades with your parents. My mom kept telling us that it was good for our brains. And just for you, here's the punch recipe:

Sparkling Cosmopolitan Punch: Makes about 18 cups

1 bottle sparkling white wine

1 liter club soda

1 container frozen limeade

1 cup triple sec

4 cups vodka

1 cup cranberry juice

Have a good Tuesday!