Comments on: christmas moments: 344/365 https://www.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2015/12/christmas-moments-244365/ Catching Days Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:56:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 By: cynthia https://www.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2015/12/christmas-moments-244365/#comment-7829 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:56:49 +0000 http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/?p=18299#comment-7829 In reply to kmlevens.

I know : )

]]> By: kmlevens https://www.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2015/12/christmas-moments-244365/#comment-7828 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 04:39:06 +0000 http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/?p=18299#comment-7828 When I said it I was half joking. 90% of the time you seemed to be enjoying yourself and enjoying Christmas

]]> By: cynthia https://www.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2015/12/christmas-moments-244365/#comment-7827 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 03:02:25 +0000 http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/?p=18299#comment-7827 In reply to twofelines.

Dorothy, not a sermon at all–I loved reading your comment. Just for the record I was using some gift bags, and I did buy fewer gifts than last year. And next year I will buy fewer still. I believe that Christmas can be a special time, and I do love having all the kids home–big and little. You are so right–I need to simplify so I can enjoy the family. Next year I’m going to do better. Thanks so much for caring enough to write such a thoughtful note. Hope your Christmas was wonderful. And happy new year!

]]> By: cynthia https://www.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2015/12/christmas-moments-244365/#comment-7826 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 01:21:45 +0000 http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/?p=18299#comment-7826 In reply to triciatierney.

I agree, Tricia–pretty adorable, and causing me to pause, allowing me to enjoy moments amidst all the craziness. Two decades of retail–woah!

]]> By: cynthia https://www.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2015/12/christmas-moments-244365/#comment-7825 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 16:49:13 +0000 http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/?p=18299#comment-7825 In reply to Anne C..

Thanks, Anne : )

]]> By: twofelines https://www.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2015/12/christmas-moments-244365/#comment-7824 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 22:30:31 +0000 http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/?p=18299#comment-7824 Cynthia, I wish we could sit down over tea or coffee because I’m afraid that just reading this will seem like a sermon. But when I read how you felt after three hours of gift-wrapping I thought, “Good G-D girl, switch to gifts bags and/or buy fewer gifts!” What your daughter said almost made my cry. Christmas is such a special time, full of the possibility of joy and love. Try to eliminate anything that separates you from these feelings. Spend time with your family – reminiscing about holidays past, or reading a wonderful Christmas story. You don’t mention food preparation, but I’d urge you to simplify that as well. Let guests and family help. But, above all, please be kind to yourself. Write a note and put it on your calendar for next year along about Thanksgiving and when you make those lists, cross off as many things as you can that prey on you.
Merry Christmas, Cynthia!

]]> By: triciatierney https://www.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2015/12/christmas-moments-244365/#comment-7823 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 02:15:55 +0000 http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/?p=18299#comment-7823 Yeah, I’m with you – Christmas-challenged. I admit it – not my favorite. Although I’m pretty sure that has to do with being in retail for nearly 2 (!!!??) decades. Anyway, enjoy the munchkins. They are pretty adorable.

]]> By: Anne C. https://www.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2015/12/christmas-moments-244365/#comment-7822 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 02:05:12 +0000 http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/?p=18299#comment-7822 What a lovely tree. And the joy!

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