tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29872596.post4322148065299432897..comments2024-01-11T05:11:04.669-05:00Comments on The Coffee Table: Tired and GrouchyJodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07090159134556212125noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29872596.post-39102007527949071672009-12-10T15:52:52.747-05:002009-12-10T15:52:52.747-05:00We had been in that position before and I agree th...We had been in that position before and I agree that it sucks. But you will get through it... slowly but surely. I think everyone is in the same boat this year.metalmomhttp://dontwannahearit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29872596.post-39345356370456473462009-12-03T02:23:58.165-05:002009-12-03T02:23:58.165-05:00There is something inherently wrong with the socie...There is something inherently wrong with the society when people place so much value in showering everyone with gifts.<br /><br />Even when gift-giving does not involve extended family, the final bill can be astounding.<br /><br />I say step back, catch the big picture, and tell your family you all will honor and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas this year.<br /><br />Own up to the fact that income cannot now compete with outgo. Tell the children that instead you will all pool your efforts and resources and ensure that some needy family gets a grand Christmas dinner. (Your priest can assist with your selection.)<br /><br />This may even mean sacrificing a big feast for yourselves.<br /><br />When your family prays together on Christmas eve you can ask Heavenly Father to give to the needy family you chose to help a strong sense of hope for the near future and beyond.<br /><br />And your children can be brought to realize that in your time of financial need it is still possible to help those less fortunate.<br /><br />Steven's folks are bound to respect you for announcing the desire to pull back and be frugal for now. Let Steven be the one who tells them what your family is doing instead for your Christmas 'celebration'.<br /><br />I strongly believe this is worth considering. It could turn out to be your best Christmas ever thus far.Brother Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064468156938526884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29872596.post-33781910412891159102009-12-02T22:41:12.659-05:002009-12-02T22:41:12.659-05:00Hang in there. Lots of stress right now, but only ...Hang in there. Lots of stress right now, but only if you let yourself take it in. Tell yourself everything is happening for some secret reason that results in your family's betterment. I have no idea what the betterment is, but you'll know it when you see it.Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059516280044760920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29872596.post-76627075974369687452009-12-02T15:47:21.147-05:002009-12-02T15:47:21.147-05:00:-( sorry you're having a rough time.:-( sorry you're having a rough time.Superwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17567195825036545005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29872596.post-34004195590868556732009-12-02T13:00:48.952-05:002009-12-02T13:00:48.952-05:00Yikes... sounds like you're having a bad time...Yikes... sounds like you're having a bad time. I can relate, though. Everytime I think we're getting caught up, something else comes along to suck our money out of our hands.<br /><br />We have decided that if you are under 16, you get a present. If you are not, put on your big person panties and get over it. For us, that means presents for my son, granddaughter, and nephew. None for Mom or Dad or hubby or in-laws. Just can't swing it. I am looking into making something (token), but that depends on time - which is something I never count on. I'm planning to make a bunch of teddy bears this weekend for Toys for Tots though. Maybe I'll get on a roll...<br /><br />I hope you're able to swing Texas with Stephen though. Sometimes you just need a break from your real life.Sayrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350593991157139017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29872596.post-47147097980404226822009-12-02T02:31:50.908-05:002009-12-02T02:31:50.908-05:00Grouchy? You????
cough,,,cough,,ahem.
I'm sur...Grouchy? You????<br />cough,,,cough,,ahem.<br /><br />I'm sure you'll pull it all together like you always do.<br /><br />Or, I'm glad I'll be in TX, so I won't notice all that empty space under where the Christmas tree used to be.<br />{;{}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com