tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post4514171422836792969..comments2024-02-25T14:52:03.956-05:00Comments on Knit By God's Hand: The reasons why I don't like the HolidaysRebecca Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-85725344785816957712015-10-21T18:49:13.279-04:002015-10-21T18:49:13.279-04:00Agree with too many places to go and wrapping. I j...Agree with too many places to go and wrapping. I just want to laze around after a big meal... not worry about rushing to the next place in time. :/ And wrapping... well, I'm just awful at it. lolAmanda - Voyage of the MeeMeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820601784610439713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-8655945686137589852015-10-21T16:22:57.293-04:002015-10-21T16:22:57.293-04:00LOL I hear you on the over eating that is so me!!!...LOL I hear you on the over eating that is so me!!!Alexis AKA MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829562970824293447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-29581980860545807252015-10-21T15:15:31.735-04:002015-10-21T15:15:31.735-04:00Oh, and Christmas just hasn't been the same si...Oh, and Christmas just hasn't been the same since my mother died in 2005. We've never figured out how to do Christmas without her...The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-69608764806290455502015-10-21T15:14:49.045-04:002015-10-21T15:14:49.045-04:00Man, we are sisters! I'm not a vegetarian, but...Man, we are sisters! I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm not a big fan of turkey. Give me a plate of corn pudding & pecan pie & I'm good. This year we're not going to visit family - it's just too stressful because of Mike's teaching schedule. Every year we go to NC & every year we say never again. This year we're going on a cruise for our anniversary (December 15 - 25 years!), so we just told our peeps they'd have to do without us. We'll see them at Christmas.<br /><br />Speaking of, I asked my brother if it was ok if we didn't do gifts with him & my SIL this year. The kids only want money, so they're easy. But yes, buying for men is a pain! The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-80278358438238554802015-10-21T09:59:52.077-04:002015-10-21T09:59:52.077-04:00Guys really are the hardest to buy for!! Buy me a ...Guys really are the hardest to buy for!! Buy me a plane ticket, I'll happily come wrap all your gifts - I know, I'm strange. Also, I'm right there with you about the over-eating. I do the same thing every. single. year. Meg Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05243003602489504292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-68803606329099030662015-10-21T09:35:48.500-04:002015-10-21T09:35:48.500-04:00wrapping presents is the WoRST. i am awful at it a...wrapping presents is the WoRST. i am awful at it and have no patience. bag it up!Elle Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700861489513811406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-19547975807682031942015-10-20T20:06:26.746-04:002015-10-20T20:06:26.746-04:00Men are absolutely SO hard to buy for! I can buy a...Men are absolutely SO hard to buy for! I can buy anything for my sisters or girlfriends, but when it comes to any man- I'm just clueless! You know I hear ya on the no santa surprises. Thankfully I have my 2 stepsons, so I have gotten to see a little bit of that, but it's not the same. Most holidays are geared around kids, so it is hard! <br /> As for eating too much on Thanksgiving- I do that too. I've just accepted that it's part of life, and I can't change it. :)From Ice Cream to Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911974408263254818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-58163504366587846782015-10-20T17:59:50.839-04:002015-10-20T17:59:50.839-04:00It's sad how stressful the holidays can be. W...It's sad how stressful the holidays can be. We've pared down a lot and spend most of the holidays relaxing instead of stressing. I've learned I'm never going to please anyone...or most people, for that matter. I'm singing Frozen's theme song now..."Let It Go."AuburnChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834370066501371304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-36039822079049558142015-10-20T15:57:30.705-04:002015-10-20T15:57:30.705-04:00I am sticking on focusing on the positives! It is ...I am sticking on focusing on the positives! It is SO easy to get wrapped in the hustle and bustle of it all, but so grateful for the opportunity to celebrate!Caroline @ In Due Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261569299914107796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-35746705655866128862015-10-20T15:07:03.974-04:002015-10-20T15:07:03.974-04:00I always wanted to do Fast Freddie - maybe this ye...I always wanted to do Fast Freddie - maybe this year I'll do just that! :)<br />That's exactly what Ricky & I say - we can buy anything we need or want, no one else needs to do it. I just want fun game nights too :) You have the right ideaRebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-70248719560370769682015-10-20T14:59:19.977-04:002015-10-20T14:59:19.977-04:00I'm with you on just about everything you ment...I'm with you on just about everything you mentioned. I now do the Fast Freddie's 5-mile run in town on Thanksgiving morning and then take a ginormous salad to wherever we have to get to for lunch or supper. They can stuff themselves on all the carbs and I'll be happy with my salad and rolls (and plate of pumpkin and apple pies - sorry, not sorry). We've pretty much cut out all gift-giving to family members. The first few years were awkward but we have enough crap cluttering up our home that we don't want more "things" sitting around. Besides, my siblings and in-laws and we are all adults -- if we want something, we'll go out and buy it ourselves. Any gifts bought are for the kids and niece and nephews -- that's about it. Now we just gather for a nice supper and play games or chat -- much more relaxing and no gifts to worry with. I do go out shopping though -- especially if the deals are worth it and it is fun just getting out shopping. Elizabeth - No Lazy Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850346132248360959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-57349432754817733242015-10-20T14:45:34.323-04:002015-10-20T14:45:34.323-04:00What you said in your last statement about not buy...What you said in your last statement about not buying any gifts and just spending time together is why I love Thanksgiving so much. I am a huge holiday person,I cant help it! I love shopping, decorating, baking, the music, the movies, everything about it! And I am with you, people will not shame me for Black Friday shopping. My mom and I have been going since I was 10 years old. We spend the entire day together, usually we shop for 15-19 hours straight, no joke. If people dont want the chance to have to work a holiday....dont work retail. I paid my dues when I was in HS and college having to work all the holidays. I knew when I took the job that is what I was going to have to do. you know? Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920454010509077779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-3893513063487992692015-10-20T13:37:11.822-04:002015-10-20T13:37:11.822-04:00I've never been a huge fan of Thanksgiving. I ...I've never been a huge fan of Thanksgiving. I don't like turkey. I'm the youngest in my family and everyone else older than me tends to hang out and I'm kind of left alone. At least now Michael comes to holidays with me (we trade off every year) but still, we just have to wait around for hours, then eat, then wait around more. Christmas is better because there are usually fewer people and my mom usually has more time to not just be prepping, so we actually get family time in.Mattie @ Northwest Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164010338046849742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-45447514948702423912015-10-20T13:36:37.910-04:002015-10-20T13:36:37.910-04:00i hear you on all these things! especially the sho...i hear you on all these things! especially the shopping and the gifts - which is why I started so early this year! i hate decorating and i hate christmas trees because my cats climb up them and ujsdfvjsdbfvzj it's so annoying. plus, being away from my country and my family SUCKS. and seriously, all the food for thanksgiving. i don't even like it, but i can't stop eating all the food. ugh. hate it. but there are things i do love - spending time with family (when i can, or inlaws) and i really do like gifts lol.Kristen @ See You In A Porridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592108031437491276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-74939336481213600112015-10-20T12:42:09.811-04:002015-10-20T12:42:09.811-04:00I don't really like the food on Thanksgiving a...I don't really like the food on Thanksgiving and my Aunt does all the cooking, i do make dessert but that is fun for me. We only go to one place though so it is easy. I love Christmas time more so for the decorating and lights. I love seeing Christmas through my nieces eyes. I make a few stops but it's mostly close by so not too horrible. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Oftenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665402939137040730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-74074163802356602072015-10-20T12:18:51.007-04:002015-10-20T12:18:51.007-04:00You have very valid reasons!!!! It is a very stres...You have very valid reasons!!!! It is a very stressful time of the year for me although deep down I still love it. I do not shop on Thanksgiving weekend, never have. Your list of thing you love at Christmas is great, I enjoy those things too. Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-51217707435117029062015-10-20T12:08:04.066-04:002015-10-20T12:08:04.066-04:00Thanksgiving is going to be real different this ye...Thanksgiving is going to be real different this year with mom and my brother both gone. In fact, hubby and I are going to be out of state and we'll just go out to eat. His mom and dad will be there too. So the 4 of us will probably do dinner out together. I'm really kinda glad, because I'm not sure I'm ready to do it here without mom and Larry.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662751045378148853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-136676622450445122015-10-20T11:35:13.358-04:002015-10-20T11:35:13.358-04:00Your last paragraph - if we didn't have to buy...Your last paragraph - if we didn't have to buy one gift but just spent time with friends & family, playing games, making cookies, reading the Christmas story together - that's all I would love to do more then anything.... <br /><br />is why I love Thanksgiving over Christmas. <br /><br />I don't support stores being open on Thanksgiving though.SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-16129903853836893092015-10-20T10:58:52.780-04:002015-10-20T10:58:52.780-04:00Also, I was going to suggest that one of the best ...Also, I was going to suggest that one of the best gifts my kiddos have ever gotten is a membership (to our local children's museum and to the zoo.) We also have a membership to the aquarium. I know your grandkids are in Nashville with tons of stuff like that. That would be an awesome gift that wouldn't break the bank, especially if you are giving it to all of them!Aishlea https://www.blogger.com/profile/06114621005013210967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-34611234862378615302015-10-20T10:57:33.311-04:002015-10-20T10:57:33.311-04:00I can relate to so much! Brandon and I go to my f...I can relate to so much! Brandon and I go to my family's Thanksgiving lunch one year and then his the next. The year that we don't go to that family's lunch event, we still visit them that evening, but it is usually just us. It's the only way to make it fair! And we only buy gifts for our parents and all the kids now. We have drastically cut down on what we spend on our parents and try not to go overboard on all the kiddos, especially ours. ;) But it still gets expensive! All my mom wants is for us to come over on any morning close to Christmas and have "Christmas morning" with her and my dad. Breakfast, gifts, playing games, and the kids. We tried to do it last year but Brandon's broken leg and an emergency in my SIL's fam changed plans. We are definitely doing it this year though! It's really all she wants, but I am excited about it, too.Aishlea https://www.blogger.com/profile/06114621005013210967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-71368624921152518532015-10-20T10:02:29.448-04:002015-10-20T10:02:29.448-04:00I hear you on so many of these! My dad and I alwa...I hear you on so many of these! My dad and I always loved going out shopping on Black Friday at like 3 in the morning - but now they've totally ruined it by opening the stores on Thanksgiving day. I refuse to go out because I feel so terrible that they've made their employees work on a holiday... for what reason? Everyone still came out and shopped when they opened on Friday morning! Rant over... ;)Katie Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07905086552381124826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-75911802131775114092015-10-20T09:49:54.819-04:002015-10-20T09:49:54.819-04:00I can certainly relate to the cooking for 12 hours...I can certainly relate to the cooking for 12 hours and to the decorating/undecorating. If it weren't for DD (who loves the tradition of us getting up at the crack of dawn to cook), I'd skip the big honking feast ... and if it weren't for the grands (who look forward to seeing our tree and Christmas decorations), I'd skip the whole decorating thing for sure! So you aren't alone in all of your issues with the holidays. ;-)Kathy ... aka Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-72853128195518640012015-10-20T09:04:23.283-04:002015-10-20T09:04:23.283-04:00I agree with the too many places to go - we basica...I agree with the too many places to go - we basically agree the year before who we are doing the holidays with for the next year!! xo, Biana -<a href="http://www.blovedboston.com" title="BlovedBoston" rel="nofollow">BlovedBoston</a>BLovedBostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03378765629410526703noreply@blogger.com