Comments on: Have You Been Naughty or Nice? Santa AND I Want to Know

By: PLRH

PLRH — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:44:04 +0000

I’m right there with you on the gift giving thing. Does my overly spoiled nephew really need anything else?

Myself, on the other hand, could always use a cookie… and a snuggle.

By: sumana

sumana — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:02:52 +0000

Wonderfully written and expressed. And taking kids when they are a little older to volunteer is the best thing for them. You are an wonderful mother.

By: Stacy (the Random Cool Chick)

Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:07:12 +0000

I can absolutely relate. I used to buy buy buy which of course made me the most favorite aunt of all time. Now I think less is more and thoughtfulness outweighs spendiness. You do get to that place where you define ‘want’ vs. ‘need’, and act accordingly.

Now about that boyfriend and cookie…

By: kbreints

kbreints — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:49:42 +0000

I love this post. I have beenthinking a lot this year abput how I can show my 5 year old that we are very fortunate and place in him the desire to help others. He is a very helpful shild anyway and I think that he is at an age that he would really absorb whatever it is that we do…

By: stoneskin

stoneskin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:17:03 +0000

Great attitude, great plans. And no embarrassing situation involving hot guys in the gym, swimming pool or hospital, a pleasant surprise…

By: Lady Fi

Lady Fi — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:22:03 +0000

I’m with you on this one… we should all just donate to Kiva, UNICEF and the Red Cross instead of buying each others stuff we don’ need…

By: foradifferentkindofgirl (fadkog)

foradifferentkindofgirl (fadkog) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:50:15 +0000

We’ve spent time this year talking to the boys about how it’s not all about them, and that this will not be a big Christmas. That second part has been hard for me because I tell myself I’m going to not over do it, and then sometimes go overboard. Not this year, though. Additionally, we’ve been talking a lot about ways we can help families in our church who are in need this year, and shopping together for things on their wish lists. I hope it’s a lesson and a mindset they take and hold onto for the long run.

Finally, OK, I have a husband, but listen, I’d not be adverse to having a boyfriend MADE from a cookie.

By: Gropius

Gropius — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:18:13 +0000

Very thought provoking post. There is, indeed, entirely too much STUFF. Volunteering with Phoebe during holiday time is a huge gift for you, for her, for everyone you touch. That’s pretty cool!

By: The Zadge

The Zadge — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:38:08 +0000

Great points. And when you are out picking up that boyfriend and cookie, would you mind getting one of each for me too?

By: Connie Weiss

Connie Weiss — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:32:43 +0000

My parents haven’t spoken to me in over 6 months because I’m *too* positive and don’t join in with their pity parties.

Last year, when they were on my good side. I got them really good seats to Spamalot…and a rather nice hotel room in the city it was playing in.

This year, they are getting a hickory farms meat assortment and some scratch tickets. My hope is that they understand they mean enough to me for preserved sausage (but I didn’t splurge on any mustard assortments) and that I hope they win some big money so they can pay me back the $400 they owe me.