Comments on: The Christmas Spirit

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:19:35 +0000

Thanks Teeni- the older I get the more I know the pursuit of perfection is not a pleasant pursuit… it makes one neurotic. I just aim for simple and happy.

By: teeni

teeni — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:22:09 +0000

I think I have seen more than the usual number of people on facebook saying they are just not feeling it this year when talking about Christmas. But I think you described the Christmas spirit pretty well. I think we are pushed too hard to try and have the “perfect” holiday and we need to go easier on ourselves so we can relax, reflect, and enjoy, instead of worrying about decking the halls and supporting the malls. Hugs to you!!!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:30:25 +0000

Thanks Meleah and I am glad to see you up and about the internet. Hugs!

By: meleah rebeccah

meleah rebeccah — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:55:45 +0000

Yeah, The Christmas Spirit = Total Stress & Anxiety. As a mother of FIVE you REALLY must have your hands full! Hang in there!

And, don’t worry, most bloggers wont be around much until after the New Year.
xoxo

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:22:27 +0000

Hey Bone- I am pretty excited now, my Mom flies in from Denver on the 23rd and now that is officially less then a week away.
I hate shopping, but I walked to the grocery store the other night when it wasn’t 50 below and I have to say all the lights and the new snow made everything seem really festive.

By: Bone

Bone — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:46:06 +0000

I’m there, too. I’ve only managed two posts in December thusfar.

I hadn’t really been feeling the Christmas spirit this year, either, until I went shopping (for the first time) Monday night. Guess I just needed to get out and see the crowds, hear the music, and feel the cold. Now I’m fully ensconsed.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:36:37 +0000

Ohh not all parents are suffering- my husband does virtually nothing when it comes to the holidays. Don’t get me wrong he does a lot, he cooks almost every night and cleans the kitchen too. He also does all our laundry and the majority of grocery shipping and errands… however as far as Christams goes he does our cooking but does NOT do cards, shopping, or planning at all. That’s what makes Christmas crazy is all the planning and working on getting the perfect ambiance. Pblapht!
Oh well Merry Christmas to you Jenny and a Happy New Decade too.

By: J Adamthwaite

J Adamthwaite — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:53:39 +0000

I think most bloggers are in the same boat at the moment… at the very least, I am! I don’t know how you’re managing with five kids as well – I’m rushed off my feet without any of my own! I have enormous respect for parents all the time, but at this time of year, I really feel it. Merry Christmas!