Holidays with Mom
If you want to open presents first thing on Christmas morning, you’re out of luck; tearing into gifts is strictly delayed until around this hour of the day.
What is 2:00?
If you hear a mysterious whirring sound bumping into the baseboards at 8:00 AM, it’s not a ghost—it’s one of Mom’s beloved army of these gadgets.
What is a robot vacuum?
Sheila spent her afternoons after the final bell rang showing off her school spirit in this high-energy activity.
What is Cheerleading?
Sheila scooped up her very first official paycheck while working at this classic ice cream parlor chain.
What is Baskin-Robbins?
If Sheila could only choose one comfort food for the rest of her life, it would be a slice of homemade bread topped with these two spreads.
What is butter and jam?
One of Sheila's absolute favorite parts of the season is providing the music for church by playing Christmas hymns on this massive keyboard instrument.
When it comes to getting the floors pristine, Mom skips the traditional bucket and mop and opts for this water-heating appliance instead.
What is a steam mop?
In high school, Sheila's absolute favorite class was this hands-on course.
Thanks to a generous program from her dad, Sheila chose to do this with her very first paycheck.
What is save it?
This 1965 musical masterpiece is the movie Sheila can watch over and over again.
Before anyone is allowed to open a single gift on Christmas morning, the entire family has to wait for Sheila to return from doing this activity.
What is going for a run?
If you want a workout while you clean, you can find Mom pushing around this premium, cordless stick vacuum brand.
What is Dyson?
If you look back at photos from Sheila's prom, you'll see her rocking a dress made of these two colors.
What is White and Pink?
A hole-punched travel document forced Sheila to fly to Florida, then intercept her son in customs in this city to get the right one.
What is Cancun?
If you want to see Sheila hit the dance floor, just blast this high-energy 80s anthem by Bonnie Tyler.
What is 'Holding Out for a Hero'?
While eaten year-round, Sheila's Christmas morning isn't complete without a plate of these thin, crepe-like treats rolled up with sugar and milk.
What is Swedish Pancakes?
Forget the clear blue liquid—Sheila’s secret weapon for streak-free windows is this specific type of spray.
What is SprayAway Foam Glass Cleaner?
Long before she found her true callings, an 8-year-old Sheila envisioned her future career as this professional.
What is a lawyer?
Sheila’s very first set of wheels was a silver 'Rabbit' featuring this German car brand and style.
What is a Volkswagen convertible?
To keep Sheila completely happy, avoid this top household pet peeve of hers.
What is not putting things away?
While most people settle for just one, a normal December in Sheila's house features an absolute forest of Christmas trees. How many full-size trees does she put up?
What is 8?
In order to maximize her efficiency, Sheila can often be seen doing this impressive multitasking activity while helping her children clean their homes.
What is pushing two vacuums at once?
As a kid, Sheila absolutely refused to eat this iron-rich meat dish, and she still detests it today.
What is liver and onions?
Sheila attended her very first live concert alongside her brother Greg, which featured this loud, rebellious genre of music.
What is punk rock?
Sheila secretly wishes this 1970s fashion trend would make a full comeback.
What are bell-bottomed pants?