Getting ready for the OSCARS!

I love the Oscars.  I haven't seen most of the movies for the last several years.  I am hopelessly behind in my theater experience but I love the spectacle, the dresses, and the drama.  This year - I am almost embaraased to admit - the only movie I have seen in the "Best Picture" category is Toy Story 3.  Seriously. I really want to see True Grit and The King's Speech, but  we haven't bothered with a sitter to make that happen.  They'll be OnDemand soon.

And I love watching the Oscars with a group of people.  The more children I have the less other people want to hang out with us and our special brand of chaos.  So Oscar night becomes a family night.  But I have a plan for this year.  Here's the strategy - and follow along with the blog, because Oscar night is only 12 days away and I'll show you step by step in the days to come.

1. Popcorn bar :: assorted toppings including the one from the book

2. Cocktails :: and mocktails for those of us on the wagon (temporarily) that are festive but not including Goldschlagger

3. Fun decorations :: but not in red, black, and gold.  I'M BORED with those colors!  It's all fun and bright at our house.

4. Dinner :: I'm not leaving the TV from about 3:30 on, so it has to be basically done by then (or the night before!)