tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post2679181833627495692..comments2024-03-21T05:12:38.116-06:00Comments on Five Kids in Five Years: "Above all else, mothers, tell the little ones stories at Christmas..."Sarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649282789502496298noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-28320131942928956622011-12-16T23:03:34.638-07:002011-12-16T23:03:34.638-07:00We open a wrapped up Christmas book each night and...We open a wrapped up Christmas book each night and we are behind a few nights. Thanks for the kick in the pants to make sure it's a priority!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676577604632155345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-77699871954376552012011-12-16T19:04:11.753-07:002011-12-16T19:04:11.753-07:00I feel the same way and sure appreciate you sharin...I feel the same way and sure appreciate you sharing that quote. We have enjoyed Christmas books and stories for years and even wrapped them up like presents. This year, however, I realized just how much we enjoy this simple tradition. Perhaps it's because my kids are getting old enough to have meaningful discussions about the books and they are young enough that they still love to cuddle together. I love lots of Christmas activities but this one just might be my favorite.Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617833762998816675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-76330153201968794452011-12-16T17:34:50.533-07:002011-12-16T17:34:50.533-07:00I love Christmas stories and I can't wait for ...I love Christmas stories and I can't wait for my baby to grow and understand stories so I can read him my favorites. By next years I will probably have my collection ready so I can read him his first Christmas story :)Juliahttp://www.famouspeoplewatches.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-50041004864689989642011-12-16T04:57:50.193-07:002011-12-16T04:57:50.193-07:00absolutely love this. And its not just for the li...absolutely love this. And its not just for the little ones. My 12 yr surprised me this year by asking me to purchase a new copy of Lets Smell Christmas, a scratch and sniff book that describes the smells a little bear associates with the holiday. <br /><br />My kids really opened my eyes yesterday - I needed to purchase a cheap holiday mug and goodies to fill it with for a mug exchange at school and I had lots of fun with it. I was putting the final touches on it when 2 of my kids walked into the kitchen with eyes opened wide and declared to me "gosh I hope I get one of those for Christmas". I was so surprised - the whole thing had to be under $8 so not expensive - and said its just normal stuff like chapstick and a few candies and we already have tons of mugs and they said they just loved the way it was all wrapped up together. I realized I need to spend time to put those touches for THEM so that they feel special and see the time and care I give THEM. lesson learned - sometimes the simple things packaged with care and love are just the right gift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com