Overheard during the holidays

"[while hanging a mirror]
Me: "Now which of us is better at screwing?"
Mom: "Well I've had more experience..."

[After putting up the Christmas tree]
Sister: "Gross! I've got spruce tree all over me!"
Mom: "Wonder how you managed that, especially since this tree is a fir."

[After opening her "Bamboo" towels]
Mom: "Ooooo I'm getting all ecological; David Suzuki would be so proud!"

[During a game of monopoly]
LilCousin: "Whistler isn't in Canada!"
LilBro: "Yes it is! It's in Ontario!"

[While playing the Wii for the first time]
Mom: "Remote jacket? I have to go get my jacket?!"