tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176388415979802383.post2554017280083939283..comments2023-05-09T04:35:03.684-05:00Comments on A Peaceful and Quiet Life: Autumn MorningAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13522858606679761337noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176388415979802383.post-91656627878149926712008-11-17T18:49:00.000-06:002008-11-17T18:49:00.000-06:00I can totally relate with your thought about proje...I can totally relate with your thought about projects and cleaning. I think this is what I was feeling today when I posted "clutter confusion" sometimes the projects I want to tackle overwhelm me! Thanks for helping me see I am not the only one!Jeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444967094922448962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176388415979802383.post-88565104085390714892008-10-25T10:42:00.000-05:002008-10-25T10:42:00.000-05:00Ooohh. I like that idea, Julie.Ooohh. I like that idea, Julie.Candice https://www.blogger.com/profile/14376385337708360284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176388415979802383.post-80736274316945019152008-10-24T13:30:00.000-05:002008-10-24T13:30:00.000-05:00At our house we usually get one small thing for th...At our house we usually get one small thing for the kids to open that is practical and then gifts of our time. Todd and I each make them a coupon for something to be redeemed throughout the year. I do lunches with them where they pick the place. Last year Todd took JT to a KU basketball game and he took the older girls ice skating and Chesed to a bookstore for hot chocolate and a book. It's greatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176388415979802383.post-2397389811487199462008-10-22T18:48:00.000-05:002008-10-22T18:48:00.000-05:00Thanks for the input. I do like 'consumable' gift...Thanks for the input. I do like 'consumable' gifts, like art supplies or candy (!). I like what you said, Rebecca, about not feeling like we have to be the ones who give our kids the 'best' gift. I have found that our kids ask for less 'name brand' kindof stuff because they see little advertising. They don't see many commercials, since we record shows and then they fast-forward through Candice https://www.blogger.com/profile/14376385337708360284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176388415979802383.post-31798283797026353122008-10-21T22:07:00.000-05:002008-10-21T22:07:00.000-05:00Candice,Larry & I have struggled to maintain s...Candice,<BR/>Larry & I have struggled to maintain simple Christmases, too, and I think we've finally gotten the hang of it. We simply do not buy the kids much for Christmas. They only get "useful" items from us. Clothes, books, a magazine subscription, a gift card to a favorite store...that sort of thing. We don't do much in the way of toys because it's inevitable Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01606570803094936934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176388415979802383.post-42235251524213732008-10-21T15:56:00.000-05:002008-10-21T15:56:00.000-05:00Hi! I'm a new reader here. My name is Rebecca. I h...Hi! I'm a new reader here. My name is Rebecca. I have four children- the oldest is almost 6. I totally relate to your thoughts on preparing for a whole load of new items entering the home by cleaning out what isn't being played with beforehand. <BR/><BR/>At Christmas time, my kids also receive "big" gifts from both sets of grandparents. Sometimes we know what these gifts are going to be, Rebecca Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359746807137905049noreply@blogger.com