Want Some Gummy Bears? They've Been in My Pocket

funny word of the day: gummy

Definition from Merriam-Webster:

gum·my

Pronunciation: \ˈgə-mē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): gum·mi·er; gum·mi·est

Date: 14th century

1 : viscous, sticky
2 a : consisting of or containing gum b : covered with gum

— gum·mi·ness noun

My favorite kind of candy is the gummy kind -- Gummy Bears (Haribo are best), gummy peaches, Sour Patch Kids and Swedish fish (although I don't like how they get stuck in your teeth). Just to prove that there's something for everyone, here's a link to the "world's biggest Gummy Bear"...appropriate for either a sweet-toothed giant or someone who loves to visit the dentist: http://www.vat19.com/dvds/worlds-largest-gummy-bear.cfm

However, I'm not as big a fan of people with gummy smiles. That's disturbing.

Happy New Year to everyone -- since I'm on bed rest, my husband and I will be celebrating at home tonight. Wish I had some Gummy Bears, but the peanut butter chocolate cupcakes I ordered will have to satisfy my sweet tooth. No New Year's diet resolutions for me!