Comments on: I’m trying, really, I am.

By: Colleen - Mommy Always Wins

Colleen - Mommy Always Wins — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:00:38 +0000

I'm glad you guys got a tree. Hang in there... Visit Colleen - Mommy Always Wins to read...Making Christmas meaningful, day 1: The Christmas Special

By: Red Lotus Mama

Red Lotus Mama — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:31:06 +0000

This is my first holiday separated. It is hard to get into the spirit … humm, I think I will write a post myself about this!

By: angel

angel — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:56:01 +0000

that was me last year. this year, i can't wait to put up my tree! my family are coming to my house on christmas day- which is a first! we are going away on holiday for two weeks just after christmas! Visit angel to read...Revenge Of The Eternally Curious

By: Eve Grey

Eve Grey — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:16:18 +0000

Don't put too much pressure on yourself. My kids have no recollection whatsoever about their first Christmases. As long as the house looks pretty, that's all that'll matter. Don't even stress about busting it out until she's 4 or 5. My motto is start small, finish big. That way each year for them gets just a little bigger and better! Visit Eve Grey to read...Will it fill our hearts with thoughts of endless night time sky?

By: Mrs. Kitty

Mrs. Kitty — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:03:27 +0000

The $1 store rules. So does Wal Fart. Do you guys have those? No matter if there is the bare minimum in the home, as long as you and Isobel share the christmas spirit. She'll love whatever you do I'm sure. Visit Mrs. Kitty to read...what I’m thankful for

By: Mr Lady

Mr Lady — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:38:37 +0000

My first tree I ever had, when I was 17, was about 8 inches tall and had tiny little teddy bears *shudder* all over it. And no tree will ever mean more to me. It's all in what you make of it, baby. Visit Mr Lady to read...It Appears I Have A Heart After All. Who’da Thunk It?

By: Hockeyman

Hockeyman — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:29:21 +0000

I'm right there with you on the S.A.D. although it sounds like you get it worse. Hopefully the age of Christmas appreciation by your little girl will help. It certainly did for me. Visit Hockeyman to read...Brand New Day

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:11:32 +0000

I am worried now too about the 10th.. we are all here.. you call (I am now sending you my cell phone number).. you email.. whatever.. I am not a bright bulb but I can hold your hand.. And I can't wait to see the pictures you take of Baby girl when she sees Christmas that is filling her home.. Visit Kim to read...The Good & The Bad Make It Worth It All

By: raino

raino — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:58:15 +0000

yeah well. even for those who do not usually feel down this time of year (everyone around me!), they are even finding it difficult. it's so depressing to watch the news or read the paper. everything is about the economic down turn. so sick of it. christmas is as they say in the heart but it's also out of the wallet too and that's tough. sounds like you are doing a good job doing it for the little one. i always find that christmas music (my own flavour of it, laureena mckennitt (sp?), does it for me and a rum and egg nog. i hate to say it but christmas for me has come down to laureena, rum and eggnog. yeah. lol Visit raino to read...On Casseroles

By: lceel

lceel — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:55:17 +0000

You see, the thing is, Isobel will draw you into this. You won't have to 'act'. She will look at all she sees and she will pull you right in. After all, this is nothing but a big birthday bash for another kid. One where SHE gets presents because it's His birthday. One where she gets to give you a present too, by letting you bathe in the light of her innocence and wonder at the celebration. The kind of light that can, for a while, replace the sun that's so missing in your part of the world. So put on your sunglasses and party hearty. Visit lceel to read...Wordy Wednesday - Last Friday