Christmas Countdown - 2018

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brent said:
Such a wonderful read, sugar. I'm sorry that the Christmas Season has brought you such sorrow, yet you're able to turn it around and celebrate the joy and magic it still brings.

I will be forever thankful and cherish the memories I've made and experienced each and every Christmas Season. I am more than ready to make some more this Season. Less than five hours remain!
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Thanks, Brent! And you are so right - cherish the memories and make more!
 
brent said:
Less than five hours, friends. I returned from Green Bay/Sault Ste. Marie (my hometown) earlier this afternoon. It is fitting that I picked this past weekend to see the Packers play the Dolphins. For the first time ever, I won't be returning home for Christmas. I will be going with Kim to Cornwall to celebrate with her family.

Most importantly, this will be my first Christmas Season without my reason for loving the Season. My grandmother, who passed away last December 21st, will not be around to celebrate the joys of the Season. I'll be the first to admit that celebrating with her over the past five or six years in her retirement home was difficult, but she kept the Spirit alive by constantly cracking grandmotherly jokes and constantly giggling at my stories - or that of her own.

My grandmother and grandfather (he passed away 13 years ago) are the reason that I love Christmas. They would constantly go all out with gifts and decorations. My fondest Christmas memories are visiting them during the Season and running into their bedroom to count all the presents on their nightstands. It looked like Santa's toy shop in the North Pole!

Now, I think about those memories and they always bring a smile to my face. Now, I think more closely about those memories and consider that it wasn't the presents that I truly enjoyed about those times, it was the childhood amazement of the vintage ornaments, classic Santa train that went around the tree, and of course, the coloured lights that sang 12 songs while singing and dancing to the music.

Those memories may be that now - thoughts of the past - but at least I have those lights. Each and every year, I plug them in and let them play through at least once. Each and every year, I let out a cry because I miss my grandfather so much. This year, it will be most difficult because my grandmother is no longer here, too. This year, however, I think I will find some peace and solace knowing that they are together watching their Christmas memories live on in my home and my childlike wonder still exists.

I wish they were here, but I know they are together and making another magical season wherever they may be.
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Thank you for sharing, Brent. My thoughts will be with you this Christmas.
 
xmastidings said:
My wife just surprised me with an 3 layer, vanilla bean ice cream cake, that she made for me for my birthday. Oh my gosh, how fantastic is that. Vanilla bean is my most favorite favorite of all ice creams. Mmmmm, this is out of this world good! I think I might just eat the whole thing!
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Yum- sounds great! Happy Birthday to you, xmastidings!
 
nmc42088 said:
Thanks! It really stinks since it is hard for us to pick a time to take Carolina to see Santa. We have done it every amd o don't want this to be a missed year.

I hope your night is not too bad.

Have a great day back tomorrow Minta. My mom texted me about the B 101 switch while I was at work so it was a nice surprise to have
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That is hard. I hope you guys find some time to go. My kids are getting out of the stage now where they want to go and I miss it.

It’s been steady, but not too bad so far.
 
sugar142286 said:
That is hard. I hope you guys find some time to go. My kids are getting out of the stage now where they want to go and I miss it.

It’s been steady, but not too bad so far.
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I hope your night continues to be good. Luckily Carolina knew what she wanted for Christmas so I was able to pick it up in April when Toys R US started liquidating. The Babrie Dreamhouse has been stashed in my parents attic since then
 
nmc42088 said:
I hope your night continues to be good. Luckily Carolina knew what she wanted for Christmas so I was able to pick it up in April when Toys R US started liquidating. The Babrie Dreamhouse has been stashed in my parents attic since then
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It has, thank you! One hour left and then I have a bunch of stuff to do with the kids today.

I could have given you the dreamhouse! Lol
 
Merry Christmas Season MMC! I can't believe we're HERE! But we are. I'm happy to have spent this year long journey on the boards with all of you. And now that we're here at our destination let's enjoy each day as much as we can. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas Season and a great day!
 
The weather here is absolutely dreadful. The rain is supposed to stop after I get to work. Christmas music on the radio make it better though. Just work for me then picking up Carolina from school. Hopefully tonight will be relaxing as my day off tomorrow might be busy
 
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