I must say that I have had a lot of fun picking out presents for my loved ones this year but that is probably because it is such a rare occasion. And I didn't care how broke it made me.
Are you sure we are not related Gail - I seem to think we are. he,he Very well done and presented with great wit......sounds like something I would say, but you said it first. My big Sister always did that and now my Gail extended Sister wrote it first. GREAT! Have a wonderful day kiddo :)
Yes, we need to concentrate more on the "being together" and not worry about what to give who..so much. It's been a rough few years for many and gifts should be put on the back burner..WAY back. Last year our gifts had to be homemade..by everyone even the guys. Not so easy..but they were simple and showed a lot of warm thought. We drew names..it was nice, not to mention interesting. Wanna know what I got? Ok..I will tell you. My grandson gave me an old snapshot of myself all framed that his mother had lifted from one of my old photo boxes a long time ago..in a BATHING suit, sitting on the beach. Actually I think she got it from my mother. Dangerous to do the "homemade gift thing." I'm still not over the shock of what the years have done to my bod!! ARGGGGG!
I treated my family to a 'Christmas Experience' this year. We all attended a play together and created a memory.
I wrapped a lot of silly things...such as pop tarts and scotch tape... as gifts.
Next year I am going to organize a family volunteer outing for us all.
Your words reinforced this desire for simplicity in me.
Christmas has never been about getting. It's high time I focus on giving!
Hugs and Happy Almost!
December 29, 2012 at 1:16 PM
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Saturday Centus Time with Jenny Matlock. A wonderful Christmasy challenge 106 words for The Thirteen Day of Christmas. I surprised myself. The words flowed easily and counted 106 exactly. Hop by Jenny's place and read all the tales.
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The thirteenth day of Christmas
The stockings weren't found
The house was messy
The tree falling down
I wore my lovely sweater
My husband wore his ties
One thing made it better
Everyone said Goodbye
They took their presents
They left the mess
I hope they’re happy
I’m left with stress
Although it’s all over
The gifts are hauled away
Guests seemed to have forgotten
The meaning of the day
Christmas is about giving
Oh, so very true
Not mounds of senseless presents
But the gift of you.
So next year please
Keep your presents in your car
We’re having a real Christmas
Following The Star
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERY ONE!
17 Comments
Close this window Jump to comment formAwesome !
December 15, 2012 at 10:06 AM
this is totally awesome.. love it and the best you ever did and also so true.
December 15, 2012 at 10:13 AM
i am thinking you could sell this one...
December 15, 2012 at 10:15 AM
haha everyone said goodbye....smiles...there comes a time when the holiday is def over and it is nice to get back to normal...
December 15, 2012 at 10:37 AM
I liked this . . . Miss Poet . . .
December 15, 2012 at 12:35 PM
I love it ! That was a real treat !!!
December 15, 2012 at 12:37 PM
sweet! sure, the present sound count so much but it is kind of nice to get them.
have a great holiday.
December 15, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Brilliant and so true
December 15, 2012 at 5:32 PM
I agree. Totally awesome, Gail. Congratulations!
December 15, 2012 at 8:01 PM
I must say that I have had a lot of fun picking out presents for my loved ones this year but that is probably because it is such a rare occasion. And I didn't care how broke it made me.
December 15, 2012 at 9:42 PM
Excellent, and may I say, AMEN!
December 15, 2012 at 11:57 PM
I love your message and the craft with which you presented it.
December 16, 2012 at 12:13 AM
Are you sure we are not related Gail - I seem to think we are. he,he
Very well done and presented with great wit......sounds like something I would say, but you said it first. My big Sister always did that and now my Gail extended Sister wrote it first. GREAT! Have a wonderful day kiddo :)
December 16, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Gail, your poem should be published in the newspaper for every non-blogger to read!
December 16, 2012 at 8:05 PM
Yes, we need to concentrate more on the "being together" and not worry about what to give who..so much.
It's been a rough few years for many and gifts should be put on the back burner..WAY back. Last year our gifts had to be homemade..by everyone even the guys. Not so easy..but they were simple and showed a lot of warm thought. We drew names..it was nice, not to mention interesting. Wanna know what I got? Ok..I will tell you. My grandson gave me an old snapshot of myself all framed that his mother had lifted from one of my old photo boxes a long time ago..in a BATHING suit, sitting on the beach. Actually I think she got it from my mother. Dangerous to do the "homemade gift thing." I'm still not over the shock of what the years have done to my bod!! ARGGGGG!
December 16, 2012 at 8:57 PM
Well now, that was just about perfect!
=)
December 20, 2012 at 4:41 PM
Oh Gail.
This was perfect.
And so true.
I treated my family to a 'Christmas Experience' this year. We all attended a play together and created a memory.
I wrapped a lot of silly things...such as pop tarts and scotch tape... as gifts.
Next year I am going to organize a family volunteer outing for us all.
Your words reinforced this desire for simplicity in me.
Christmas has never been about getting. It's high time I focus on giving!
Hugs and Happy Almost!
December 29, 2012 at 1:16 PM