Thursday, October 15, 2009

Group Blog Thursday: All I Want for Christmas

It seems REALLY early to be making Christmas lists already, but that's the topic for Stephanie's Group Blog Thursday.

My mom and I chatted the other day about the holidays and how different things will be this year. Her husband, who retired in March, got bored and decided to go to work a few days a week. He starts training this weekend and the nature of his new job is such that he will most likely have to work on major holidays. Including Christmas.

And then there are Marc and Kristi. They alternate Christmases between Mom's house and Kristi's parents. This is their year to be at Kristi's parents' place.

And then there's the fact that I am not even looking forward to Christmas at all. Everything was good and wonderful and perfect last year and I was excited about the future. But all of that changed. For pretty much the first time in my life, I'm actually sort of dreading Christmas.

So, I guess all I want for Christmas this year is to get through it.

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  1. I'm sorry you're not looking forward to Christmas. Know what helps you get through it? Metric tons of chocolate. True story.
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  2. We're looking at spending our first Christmas ever away from family. So we are trying to come up with ideas, new traditions, to make it easier.

    I'm sure you'll make it through it. I just hope it's as smooth as possible.
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  3. That's a great thing to want. I feel the same way. We'll get through it. I know we will.
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  4. I hve lived in the USA with my american born husband for 19 years. For those 19 years I have put up with opening presents on Christmas Eve and having Christmas Day being a total let down. THIS year I plan on desperately trying to change tradition and have Christmas Eve for just the three of us to do with what we like, (visiting friends, etc) and having Christmas Day to open presents, stockings and a big meal. I need luck with this plan
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  5. Karen, I can totally relate. I love the spirit and the meaning of Christams but I hate the family drama surrounding it every single year. Starting in November, both my mom and my MIL start hinting as to where we'll be spending our Christmas. And then someone will get their feelings hurt and then before we know it someone's not talking to someone and the whole Christmas day totally sucks.

    This year, I'm vowing for it to be different. I dont' want my kids growing up thinking that holidays always involve some kind of family drama. So yeah, I kinda just want to get through the day without anyone crying, yelling or running out the door!
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  6. I have to say, that I've kind of shifted spending the holidays with family to just mean Adam. If we can all get togehter, great, but it's actually been nice just the two of us for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
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  7. Karen-
    1) I think we might be able to join you guys for Christmas Eve... we are going to drive up to my parents' house on Christmas Day... We want Matty to be able to have Santa at home.

    2) I know this is going to sound harsh... But life is short. Put things in perspective. Just yesterday, I heard that a girl I went to high school with, who was married and expecting her first child, was killed in a horrific car accident along with her husband. I had a bad day yesterday, and I realized--nothing is as bad as the suffering her famiyl is going through now. Life is so short... Let things roll off your back... There are so many good things in life that we have to appreciate and not take for granted because at ANY moment, they could be gone. Don't let life pass you by thinking about what could have been... Enjoy the moment!!! Think positive! Life is just too short not to.
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  8. I can't imagine dreading Christmas. I hope things turn around a bit for you and Christmas turns out be better than you expected - a Christmas movie sort of Christmas.
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  9. After my divorce, I went through periods where I dreaded Christmas, but it was never as bad as I thought it would be. I hope yours sees all your dreams coming true.
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  10. With my family, sometimes just getting through is the best you can hope for! I hope yours is better than you expect though.
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  11. All I want for Christmas is Family, food, and the silliness that overtakes the house that BIG Day. Oh, and my Mom & Dad getting into the spirit of it this year.
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  12. I don't look forward to the holidays. I haven't for years. I'm sorry you feel that way, too.
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  13. I'm the opposite of you. Last year, I wanted Christmas to go by fast. This year, though, I'm really excited for it. I'm determined to be cheesey and not let Dustin's sometimes lack of enthusiasm for holidays get in the way. It's gonna be great!
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