tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899983249450061933.post3540699806171336643..comments2023-10-20T21:19:16.048+11:00Comments on Its Consequential: Ten Days till ChristmasCa88andrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17879934869193810319noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899983249450061933.post-56335176878567815422010-12-23T10:51:49.149+11:002010-12-23T10:51:49.149+11:00mermaid - I think being with family is the big thi...mermaid - I think being with family is the big thing at Christmas, even with a small family like mine.<br /><br />The Kid - and only two sleeps to go now!<br /><br />Sir Thomas - thank you!<br /><br />Deborah - although I really can wait for grandchildren!!!<br /><br />Alice - I wish you and your family the happiest of Christmases! I'm sure Santa will come...<br /><br />Fran - I will enjoy Ca88andrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17879934869193810319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899983249450061933.post-88434072664509041372010-12-22T07:42:40.192+11:002010-12-22T07:42:40.192+11:00I love Christmas! Gotta admit though that it's...I love Christmas! Gotta admit though that it's hard to maintain a lot of cheer when the funds aren't flowing as well as I'd like. However, I keep in mind the meaning of the celebration, and my son makes things worth the effort.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899983249450061933.post-52318565266210597752010-12-17T19:48:56.875+11:002010-12-17T19:48:56.875+11:00I have a 3 year old and it's wonderful seeing ...I have a 3 year old and it's wonderful seeing Christmas through her eyes. I'm not such a fan of Christmas myself though...<br /><br />RachRachael Harriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16764930101064527321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899983249450061933.post-35247918001868998902010-12-17T13:14:49.379+11:002010-12-17T13:14:49.379+11:00Last year we were down since my mom had just died ...Last year we were down since my mom had just died a few weeks before. So this year we are feeling much more of the spirit.Mrs. Tunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547957015150000116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899983249450061933.post-35765586241625319792010-12-16T10:30:28.442+11:002010-12-16T10:30:28.442+11:00I agree, having children around sure makes Christm...I agree, having children around sure makes Christmas fun....I can't wait to have my sweetpea here for a few days.<br /><br />Your tradition of giving is a wonderful example of the true Christmas spirit.nannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627958113283042574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899983249450061933.post-52146121202075716082010-12-16T10:23:48.874+11:002010-12-16T10:23:48.874+11:00Santa just makes things more fun! I wish I could ...Santa just makes things more fun! I wish I could spend it with my daughter and her family, but they're just too far away, and I'll be going down next month when she has the baby (boy). I agree, it's just so much more fun when you see the excitement in children's eyes...they're so innocent and lovable!<br />I pray you have a Christmas filled with many blessings. After all...Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218596790623079394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899983249450061933.post-86147335173733642432010-12-16T09:05:16.403+11:002010-12-16T09:05:16.403+11:00Cheese and olives and crackers - my favourite type...Cheese and olives and crackers - my favourite type of food. Enjoy.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899983249450061933.post-49285053386100015522010-12-16T07:05:53.189+11:002010-12-16T07:05:53.189+11:00Oh Christmas just has to be the best time of the y...Oh Christmas just has to be the best time of the year! Lose that and you lose your inner child and the excitement of Christmas is gone.<br />Having my niece and new nephew ( plus all the snow that we have)and I hope that we have a very Happy Christmas this year....bit it will still be tinged with a bit of sadness as it was Christmas when we lost our parents.<br />Chatting about the Christmases Alice in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15068858292644394838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899983249450061933.post-67912802139825816262010-12-16T06:32:09.850+11:002010-12-16T06:32:09.850+11:00I have to agree! It's still fun, but not my fa...I have to agree! It's still fun, but not my favorite any more.<br /><br />As you said, maybe when the grandbabies start coming.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00778094998010491653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899983249450061933.post-49480744735311917922010-12-16T03:33:08.856+11:002010-12-16T03:33:08.856+11:00this was very heart warming and just what i needed...this was very heart warming and just what i needed...<br /><br /> merry christmasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899983249450061933.post-49875098167925292882010-12-16T02:29:37.575+11:002010-12-16T02:29:37.575+11:00jeeeez, is it only ten days already!? eeeek.jeeeez, is it only ten days already!? eeeek.The Kid In The Front Rowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284758898483746863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899983249450061933.post-76351512841137160182010-12-16T01:26:14.045+11:002010-12-16T01:26:14.045+11:00I know what you mean....decorations are slim this ...I know what you mean....decorations are slim this year....most of the family has decided to forgo the gift thing....but we still do the big one...get together with family.....If it wasn't for Christmas we probably would not not get together. I miss the little kid thing but not enough to wish for grandchildren...not yet anyway. Happy holidays! I hope we all get a gift somehow....mermaid galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678555215616371872noreply@blogger.com