tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post2165492394405795067..comments2023-10-31T07:19:15.895-04:00Comments on Remember All the Way: Grown Up CelebratingAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08034231451458994325noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-65584607909490710822010-11-30T14:54:46.631-05:002010-11-30T14:54:46.631-05:00I've never really cared too much about making ...I've never really cared too much about making a big deal of Thanksgiving, but Christmas is important! I loved all the excitement and celebrations as kids - the Christmas Eve my grandparents, with the procession to put the baby Jesus in the manger and the prayers that went with it, followed by carols sung around the piano.<br />Christmas at our house was always relaxed, but we did the same thing every year (the timeline changed as we got older and no longer woke up at the crack of dawn). Stockings, presents, hot tea and oranges, breakfast together, and then we all packed up and headed to the grandparents for the big meal.<br />Traditions are easy to keep when you have kids - it just feels empty sometimes when its just the adults all around. Kids just bring a whole different dimension to Christmas...<br />I am totally in the mood for Christmas this year, but we can't decorate until we know whether we'll be renting the house out sooner rather than later. Of course, knowing that AF isn't scheduled to show up on Christmas this year is enough of a reason to celebrate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-13018014881058174702010-11-30T12:24:11.811-05:002010-11-30T12:24:11.811-05:00So sorry to hear that your Thanksgiving holiday wa...So sorry to hear that your Thanksgiving holiday was not as excited as you would've liked to be, but I am sure that your Christmas will be amazing. Love the idea about the blue lights <3 I can totally relate to your thoughts about infertility. My hubs and I started this journey 2 years ago, we were referred to a <a href="http://www.myeggbank.com" rel="nofollow">donor egg bank</a>...and well 2 years later, we are still trying. I know it's hard to be cheerful during the holiday season when dealing with a situation like this, but our lives do go on and we still have to enjoy every moment with our loved ones. Best wishes! J.Julie Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727138967182790484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-57447409297823060072010-11-29T21:58:25.739-05:002010-11-29T21:58:25.739-05:00C and my families are different - but similar, too...C and my families are different - but similar, too. C's are more formal, fancy china, fancy silverware, my family is more pitch in style, never enough chairs for everyone, lively chatter and debate at the dinner table. Both do prayers before the meal and always all go to church together during thanksgiving or christmas...but the main difference is just the way everyone interacts. <br /><br />It sounds like a blend of the two styles would be a perfect fit - and as the years pass you will develop more and more traditions.<br /><br />The blue lights are such a great way to remember your grandfather.ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150067629614839175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-33108129530723427792010-11-29T14:49:45.803-05:002010-11-29T14:49:45.803-05:00Hey there, friend. Just getting caught up on your ...Hey there, friend. Just getting caught up on your blog today and wanted to say hi. Been thinking of you and want you to know that my prayers for you haven't ceased. It breaks my heart to read of your continued struggle with IF. While I know that our paths have been different, I do understand what it's like to wait (and wait, and wait...). I'm hoping and praying with you that your wait will soon be over, and that God will add to your already happy and blessed family by giving you children. Sending lots of holiday love and hugs!<br /><br />P.S. Your blue lights idea for Christmas is so sweet.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04939987028726182741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-49349427980692967562010-11-29T13:58:17.682-05:002010-11-29T13:58:17.682-05:00I'm a total planner too so that would drive me...I'm a total planner too so that would drive me crazy to not have a plan together! I'm sure you guys will have a great time at your house over Christmas. We got everything decorated last night for Christmas.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14677372870856348302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-1617556251549225992010-11-28T20:56:16.502-05:002010-11-28T20:56:16.502-05:00My parents holidays are a little more structured t...My parents holidays are a little more structured than my in-laws but they are both pretty laid back and relaxed. I hope that next holiday you will have exactly what you want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-3111596622043727152010-11-28T19:17:24.095-05:002010-11-28T19:17:24.095-05:00I see what you mean...some synthesis of the two ap...I see what you mean...some synthesis of the two approaches would seem ideal. We're hosting Christmas also, but unfortunately don't have your big family to descend on us, so it will be quiet (I would prefer it boisterous! But not hostile, which is the other option with my family). However, I think we also need to put up lights outside. I love the idea of doing blue in tribute to your grandfather. I bet your whole family will be really touched by that.the misfithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206278843624907697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265503242081752766.post-4856391090947806422010-11-28T15:45:48.718-05:002010-11-28T15:45:48.718-05:00Aw! The blue lights made me get misty eyed. *hugs*...Aw! The blue lights made me get misty eyed. *hugs*<br /><br />I am SO not in the Christmas mood this year. I had my last m/c 2 days before Christmas last year, and that anniversary is looming large... especially now that dad isn't expected to live to the end of the year. A child and a parent in one year... and most likely both of them at Christmas time. *sigh* At least Christmas is about Christ and all He did/does for us, so there will be peace with the sorrow. Loving the true Christmas spirit, but this year I am completely rebelling against the artificial Santa Clause and presents type of Christmas.Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120459484825947654noreply@blogger.com