tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post8570773037309006933..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Spirit of Christmas Pastmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-46925325179596834012014-12-14T09:16:39.318-08:002014-12-14T09:16:39.318-08:00Oh, thank you! May you find bliss as well! what a ...Oh, thank you! May you find bliss as well! what a lovely wish . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-57670255025635996452014-12-14T09:15:18.091-08:002014-12-14T09:15:18.091-08:00She really is! It's mesmerizing to watch!She really is! It's mesmerizing to watch!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-9276335539404036682014-12-14T09:14:38.196-08:002014-12-14T09:14:38.196-08:00"Joy" is a rich word, worth pondering, i..."Joy" is a rich word, worth pondering, isn't it? Enjoy, as well, as an extension. Different from simple happiness or contentment (which are also good, of course) ....and I thank you for the reminder that, thus, Joy might also be found as well even in the tasks, marking, for instance.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-7852721139271106532014-12-14T09:11:22.496-08:002014-12-14T09:11:22.496-08:00Exactly! And we do have control over those expecta...Exactly! And we do have control over those expectations, although it can feel as if we don't. ...materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-68173567907848947522014-12-12T09:02:39.169-08:002014-12-12T09:02:39.169-08:00A festive season is definitely the way to enjoy Ch...A festive season is definitely the way to enjoy Christmas to the full and it looks as though you have lots of treats lined up. Sharing present buying with your close family is as special as receiving a present, I think. I do wish though that people wouldn't ask if I am ready for Christmas and, like you, I feel it will all happen anyway one way or another.<br /><br />Have a blissful weekend.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-41209017430321317472014-12-12T07:17:34.621-08:002014-12-12T07:17:34.621-08:00I love the idea of a festive season. And how nice ...I love the idea of a festive season. And how nice to see pictures of Nola in her younger days - she's growing up!LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-35347119532812276982014-12-11T14:48:54.156-08:002014-12-11T14:48:54.156-08:00A great reposting, Mater. It behooves us all to en...A great reposting, Mater. It behooves us all to enjoy this moment, this day, even as we prepare. Yes, Christmas is here already and will continue past the 25th. Wishing you joy in your preparations (and even the marking.)Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-36546564336757633192014-12-11T09:46:20.587-08:002014-12-11T09:46:20.587-08:00Oh yes, the run-up to Christmas. Even when there ...Oh yes, the run-up to Christmas. Even when there is not much to be done, it always seems to rush at you finally. And I too have marking to be done before Monday - the last week of school. Full craziness is already sweeping us all. Personally, all I wish is to stop and sit very still. But all the songs, sparkle and lights help to buoy one up. Beware the weight of expectation!anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09784336429060492455noreply@blogger.com