tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post3553420538138996599..comments2024-03-28T11:18:28.069-04:00Comments on Exquisitely Unremarkable : An Elusive ChristmasKim http://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-24267140327155491232020-01-14T14:46:16.047-05:002020-01-14T14:46:16.047-05:00I think that's a great idea, Lorri. There'...I think that's a great idea, Lorri. There's no reason why we can't continue the celebration and enjoy traditions a little bit longer. And I giggled at your gingerbread comment, made me think of Auntie Mame. It's like when I listen to Christmas carols in March. The kids just don't get it, but sometimes I need a little festive fix! 😉Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-22815334010593061692020-01-12T12:25:18.525-05:002020-01-12T12:25:18.525-05:00I also had a quiet Christmas. So many things I had...I also had a quiet Christmas. So many things I had planned to bake or decorate. Things that I found during the year that 'would be perfect for Christmas' and then when Christmas came--and went--they were left undone. I have decided that I am still going to do them. Over the course of the year they are going to show up on my to do list and out of season or not they are going to get a dry run for next year and those that end up being good will be collected in my new holiday journal. So next week I am making whiskey truffles. Tempering chocolate and filling the professional mold that I bought way back in July. And then I am going to learn to use the embossed rolling pin and the cookie molds. I might not do the gingerbread house. That might be overkill. Here's to a better 2020.Lorrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05154324971136140766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-80160606230420363422020-01-10T11:42:11.681-05:002020-01-10T11:42:11.681-05:00Seems like a lot of us were in that boat this year...Seems like a lot of us were in that boat this year. Here’s hoping that next year is a lot more festive. All the best in 2020 my friend. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-86652728978379551482020-01-10T11:41:03.204-05:002020-01-10T11:41:03.204-05:00Hope in 2020 sounds wonderful, Ann! Here's to ...Hope in 2020 sounds wonderful, Ann! Here's to it!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-57355917738203419852020-01-10T11:40:25.420-05:002020-01-10T11:40:25.420-05:00Go with the flow seems to be the best plan!! Here&...Go with the flow seems to be the best plan!! Here's to a fabulous 2020!!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-52742897862572645852020-01-10T11:39:34.657-05:002020-01-10T11:39:34.657-05:00I really hope you're feeling better by now, Ch...I really hope you're feeling better by now, Cheri! All the best in 2020!!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-43068888929094840142020-01-10T11:38:45.592-05:002020-01-10T11:38:45.592-05:00Thank you, Julie!! I hope you thoroughly enjoyed y...Thank you, Julie!! I hope you thoroughly enjoyed your daughter's visit!!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-55502151003555008672020-01-10T11:37:46.436-05:002020-01-10T11:37:46.436-05:00Thanks Linda! Hope I didn't bum you out, but I...Thanks Linda! Hope I didn't bum you out, but I appreciate your thoughts. It definitely helps to know that I'm not alone. All the best in 2020!! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-78107728904977164732020-01-10T11:35:26.219-05:002020-01-10T11:35:26.219-05:00Pam, I kept thinking about that song this year, SO...Pam, I kept thinking about that song this year, SO funny you mentioned it! I never really understood it before, but man it hit home this year. There is comfort in knowing I'm not alone, thank you, I just wish there was less sorrow all around. Thanks for sharing your thoughts will me. Here's to spring and all the best in 2020! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-58393744834903892892020-01-10T11:13:16.528-05:002020-01-10T11:13:16.528-05:00I'm so sorry to hear of your daughter's lo...I'm so sorry to hear of your daughter's loss. Truly sad...and yes, the sun will come out tomorrow. Hard to see it in the moment sometimes. I wish you and your daughter peace in the new year and lots of sunny days!! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-76642381253660590522020-01-10T11:09:44.507-05:002020-01-10T11:09:44.507-05:00That's wonderful, Florence. Of course that'...That's wonderful, Florence. Of course that's the real meaning of Christmas. I guess it gets clouded some years, especially when your heart if heavy...which is when we should lean on our faith most I suppose. All the best in 2020 my friend!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-33215969352589787242020-01-10T11:03:45.300-05:002020-01-10T11:03:45.300-05:00Thank you, Melanie. Everything you said is 100% ri...Thank you, Melanie. Everything you said is 100% right and true. Lots of pressure to be happy during the holidays, a time when thoughts of family are supposed to be paramount...but if you're missing family, for whatever reason, it can compound those feelings of sadness. I think that's where I was stuck this season. I'm sorry your holidays were lackluster, as well. Love and hugs to you and also here's to spring!! Let's hope it close this year! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-29428822630285917832020-01-10T09:44:17.295-05:002020-01-10T09:44:17.295-05:00Thank you friend and that's it in a nutshell, ...Thank you friend and that's it in a nutshell, isn't it, Judy? Sometimes things are what they are...I think I just missed my mom a lot this year and no amount of sparkle could hide that. I did enjoy decorating, just not as much and I found myself thinking more about spring than the holiday itself. It's terrible to wish away the days, but I was craving sunshine....I know you get it. xoxo Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-19252976296788994712020-01-10T09:40:40.376-05:002020-01-10T09:40:40.376-05:00Oh Angela, I'm with you...craving spring in th...Oh Angela, I'm with you...craving spring in the worst way. It seems that a lot of us had the same kind of holiday this year. I suppose it happens, but I didn't like it. All the best in 2020, my friend and thanks for sharing!!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-81754260849895951082020-01-10T09:37:40.891-05:002020-01-10T09:37:40.891-05:00Wendy, my heart just breaks for you reading that f...Wendy, my heart just breaks for you reading that first line. I wish you all peace and strength and am sending you virtual hugs and prayers. You and your daughter are in my prayers.Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-44174182327597194702020-01-10T09:35:54.861-05:002020-01-10T09:35:54.861-05:00Thank you Amalia! Those cookies do sound delicious...Thank you Amalia! Those cookies do sound delicious and I’m always up for a hug. I think I just missed my mom a lot this year and it sort of bled into everything else. Hopefully time will ease that sorrow a bit and the holidays will regain some of their sparkle. Until then, I’m looking forward to spring and all the color it holds!! Hugs to you my friend!! All the best in 2020!<br />Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-13603912080038488162020-01-10T09:16:15.620-05:002020-01-10T09:16:15.620-05:00What a noble profession, Audra. When my mom was in...What a noble profession, Audra. When my mom was in the nursing home, those RNs worked tirelessly days, nights, weekends and holidays. I was always so grateful for their dedication, but I always thought of the families at home who were missing their moms, dads, sisters and brothers...it's tough, especially on the kids. I hope he gets next Christmas off so he's home to celebrate and thank you for sharing your real story with us!! All the best in 2020 my friend!! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-36094516069013595642020-01-10T00:16:32.972-05:002020-01-10T00:16:32.972-05:00It sounds like you have a great plan, Jenny. I do ...It sounds like you have a great plan, Jenny. I do try to feel grateful every day and actually gave myself and my girls daily gratitude journals this year for Christmas. So far, we're really enjoying filing them out. It's not difficult to find something to be thankful for...Christmas just had a different feeling this year. It was out of the ordinary, a little sad and hard to find my holiday spirit. I know missing my mom and reflecting on the very awful, trying years she suffered through at the end played a big part...but it is what it is. Hopefully next Christmas will be a bit lighter. Time has a way of softening the painful memories. Thank you for sharing your perspective, it helps. All the best in 2020!!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-4352567721403386252020-01-10T00:07:06.735-05:002020-01-10T00:07:06.735-05:00Thanks Sue!Thanks Sue!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-77285956097811478202020-01-10T00:06:47.095-05:002020-01-10T00:06:47.095-05:00Thanks Angela, you too!! Thanks Angela, you too!! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-23882798853374515362020-01-10T00:06:19.490-05:002020-01-10T00:06:19.490-05:00Some years it's just way harder than others. I...Some years it's just way harder than others. I honestly don't remember a year quite like this before...I didn't like it. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-5869160143159008042020-01-10T00:04:13.688-05:002020-01-10T00:04:13.688-05:00Thank you, Dewena, I do love planning and pencils....Thank you, Dewena, I do love planning and pencils. I like your idea. I think that I may do it and see what I come up with...fill the holiday weeks with only things that feed my soul. And yes, lots of people have been telling me the second is worst. I believe it. And thank you for the prayers sweet friend. xo Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-85692015245734287082020-01-10T00:02:13.384-05:002020-01-10T00:02:13.384-05:00I'm so sorry you had a sad Christmas this year...I'm so sorry you had a sad Christmas this year. It's tough adjusting to new situations and new "normals", isn't it? I think being away from our loved ones, especially our kids, is the roughest. Music helps me too, something about it can really raise my spirits. I listen often and this season it was the only thing that helped. Your words helped as well, thank you so much for the sweet words. I sending back thoughts of love to you, as well...all the best in 2020 and enjoy that Echo!! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-41674414097446101102020-01-09T23:58:20.019-05:002020-01-09T23:58:20.019-05:00Sounds like your Christmases are full of that magi...Sounds like your Christmases are full of that magic all over again, Susan!! How wonderful!!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-35450785907234063232019-12-31T22:41:43.324-05:002019-12-31T22:41:43.324-05:00Hello,
Kim, I did not get on my Christmas until th...Hello,<br />Kim, I did not get on my Christmas until the 23rd! And I still was not 100%. My friend Deb, she never did get into Christmas this year and was trying to make herself last Sunday. I told her to just let it go. She was fretting on what to get people for gifts, including me. I told her I do not need anything, lets us just plan a dinner / game night. I felt a lot of stress was the cause of the lack of Christmas this year. We just do it to get it done with it seems. Sad ;-(Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.com