tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post6250887590286172463..comments2023-12-18T19:20:00.809-07:00Comments on the most - - of every moment: Countdown to Christmas: December Always Sneaks Up on Me!Susan http://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-34112792175270778092015-12-09T10:18:53.534-07:002015-12-09T10:18:53.534-07:00THanks Leanne - and sorry to be so slow with the r...THanks Leanne - and sorry to be so slow with the response. My computer hasn't had as much use lately - many of my hours have been spent on holiday real-life stuff! And yes - I really have always liked the scene on our Advent calendar as well.Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-75795609740585574412015-12-09T10:17:28.956-07:002015-12-09T10:17:28.956-07:00The biggest lesson I have learned as a mother is t...The biggest lesson I have learned as a mother is that babies turn into grownups in the blink of an eye. But yes, I think my offspring still appreciate the advent calendar and all of our Christmas traditions. Happy holidays to you, Susan:)Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-88165479544046862282015-12-09T10:15:57.116-07:002015-12-09T10:15:57.116-07:00One of the thrills of Christmas eve for my kids us...One of the thrills of Christmas eve for my kids used to be tracking Santa online as he circled the globe. Adults usually need more time, but my kids always envied the children where you live, because Santa was already there before they went to bed :)Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-33735736643885394562015-12-09T10:14:19.817-07:002015-12-09T10:14:19.817-07:00I bet baby Jesus would have loved penguins! Sounds...I bet baby Jesus would have loved penguins! Sounds just perfect to me :)Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-38674545946681976342015-12-09T10:13:35.351-07:002015-12-09T10:13:35.351-07:00Same time every year - and yes, it does sneak up o...Same time every year - and yes, it does sneak up on most of us. I never really want to start thinking about the holiday until after American Thanksgiving, and that doesn't leave a lot of time to get everything done. Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-81118769919516022212015-12-09T10:12:20.603-07:002015-12-09T10:12:20.603-07:00My decorating is done now as well, Lana - but blog...My decorating is done now as well, Lana - but blog duties have suffered as a result. I'm enjoying being back at my computer now though - with tree lights twinkling within view!Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-89251924808340855922015-12-09T10:11:07.723-07:002015-12-09T10:11:07.723-07:00Thanks for commenting Joy - and sorry to be so lon...Thanks for commenting Joy - and sorry to be so long responding! Yes - everything we do in this holiday season is a labor of love... but well worth the enjoyment it produces! Family traditions are important, and I know that I have carried on some from my own childhood for my kids - and they will probably continue them when they have families.Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-37094076929322355872015-12-04T22:18:47.942-07:002015-12-04T22:18:47.942-07:00gorgeous "kids" and lovely of them to le...gorgeous "kids" and lovely of them to let you put them up for us to share Christmas with. Really like the nativity theme of the advent calendar too (nice to keep the reason for Christmas in focus!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-68376523769360326312015-12-03T10:37:51.321-07:002015-12-03T10:37:51.321-07:00Babies to kids to grown-ups...how does it go so qu...Babies to kids to grown-ups...how does it go so quickly??<br /><br />Happy to hear that the advent calendar with once again be up and running. Your "kids" will appreciate it.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-21603538876116276312015-12-02T11:55:15.298-07:002015-12-02T11:55:15.298-07:00Of course it does. I am (finally) getting in gear...Of course it does. I am (finally) getting in gear. And remember we have a day less than you to get ready (it is the third already...).Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-86329466055341259742015-12-02T09:46:39.881-07:002015-12-02T09:46:39.881-07:00What?! It's December?!
My kids still get invol...What?! It's December?!<br />My kids still get involved in the 'setting up of the nativity'. Of course our baby Jesus often ends up with penguins instead of wisemen, but who am I to quibble?Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-20576803709381799162015-12-02T02:19:01.477-07:002015-12-02T02:19:01.477-07:00December and Christmas sneaks up on everybody. We ...December and Christmas sneaks up on everybody. We know it's coming, of course we do, but we go about thinking it's a while away yet, then suddenly, Bam! it's December and three short weeks away from the big day.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-71156400902904723092015-12-01T21:29:31.179-07:002015-12-01T21:29:31.179-07:00We got most of the Christmas decorations up last w...We got most of the Christmas decorations up last weekend, but it took both days. I love your special advent calendar. I saw a Lego one today where kids can build a Christmas village. Seems to kind of be missing the point.Lanahttp://www.twoteensandtheirmama.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-86738570707134857972015-12-01T12:05:41.491-07:002015-12-01T12:05:41.491-07:00I think this is why it's essential that we com...I think this is why it's essential that we come up with family traditions. Kids grow up too quickly indeed and it's always nice to feel that somethings can stay the same, and that they can hold on to something whenever they are home. Your kids are adorable, Susan! More power to us for still being able to decorate and 'fuss' over the holidays. I live for the Christmas tree and yet this time around, last Sunday when I started decorating, I feel much older, knees achier as I hauled boxes back and forth. It truly is a labor of love, isn't it? :-)Joy Page Manuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00869379846706830802noreply@blogger.com