tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273800057741815241.post4134636306143889853..comments2010-01-08T14:16:18.196-05:00Comments on Tricky Peanut: And she's back!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06679511513052758504noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273800057741815241.post-83997624689330507702010-01-08T14:16:18.196-05:002010-01-08T14:16:18.196-05:00Erin,
We have found that, giving to others at Ch...Erin, <br /><br />We have found that, giving to others at Christmas brings us more joy than trying to make that "perfect day" - we have finally given up on that. <br />We might buy a goat, or chickens (or something along those lines) through World Vision - for a family or village in a third world country (sometimes on behalf of someone else - as his or her "gift" from us), or we might give clothes or food to the local mission/food bank, or maybe adopt a family and ive them much needed items and toys for the children. The ultimate gift we can receive is the joy that comes from giving to those in need. <br /><br />And we've found that one of the best presents our kids have received... is the experience they get by helping others less fortunate than ourselves. <br /><br />This past Christmas was no exception, and, in our December newsletter, Marilyn and I reminded everyone on our email list of the "opportunities" to help others. <br /><br />Being a mom is tough - I've watched Marilyn in action and I get dizzy, or just downright exhausted! <br />Hang in there, it is worth every "warm and glowey" moment... (I know that real ladies don't "sweat" - they just get "warm and glowey").<br /><br />Pat Weber -<br />Weber Farms...Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07980994804921896644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273800057741815241.post-58877034653958211992010-01-07T15:18:05.156-05:002010-01-07T15:18:05.156-05:00I don't know if you remember me (& my user...I don't know if you remember me (& my user name will NOT help) - but my name is Dana & I work with Julia. I was the witch at her Halloween party - and apparently the waterboy for your girls :)<br /><br />Anyway, I dreamed about one of them last night - I think maybe it was Evie (she says as if she has ANY clue LOL). I was holding her at some gathering. Mostly we were just snuggling - it was nice. Now, as a person who chose not to have children, these types of dreams often send me into panic mode - no! I refuse to have maternal urges at this late date! But really I don't feel any more maternal when I wake up - I just like little kids. And then I like to give them back. <br /><br />So thanks to (Evie?) for a warm & fuzzy moment!The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.com