We tend to overdo Christmas around here. Not the kind where people can see or that can be publicly displayed. We do it in a way where my children, who, when they were young delighted in so many presents and wondered what Santa Claus will give them, throughout the years have changed as they grow up. My children did not give me a list any longer. Instead they asked what we would like to receive. My son, who counted his presents in the past, was so concerned whether he got the best gift for his sister and for his ...ugh, I can't say this one...the girl he likes.
They thought of others, their friends. They rendered community services by caroling in rest homes and best of all, I did not have a difficult time telling them what to do. Now, I wish it was Christmas everyday, but the truth is, after Christmas, the world will be back to the way it is until next December.
My favorite part of Christmas of course is celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and being a Christian. I often wondered what would have happened to my birth country had the Spaniards, though they were imperialistic in the treatment of the indigenous people, introduced Christianity. Had they arrived 100 years later, I probably won't be blogging today and I will be a most subservient and unknown woman. For Christmas, I am most grateful.
I love the colors, the smells and the sound of Christmas. Even the clutter is colorful. I am sick today, with flu-like symptoms, but I have a dinner to prepare. It's 9:00AM and everyone is still asleep. I have been up four hours ago enjoying my favorite time of the day - the dawn.
Merry Christmas to all my family and friends. May the spirit of the season infuse you with happiness and joy that will last a lifetime and may the new year bring peace and prosperity.
For those of you who may have been so busy with the Christmas preparations, the US Congress gave the American people a fruitcake last night. However, this is the kind of fruitcake you can't throw or give away, we are stuck with it - socialized medicine. And you thought managed care was bad.
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Merry Christmas to mine and Bella's darling.
Merry Christmas to a girl who could never be subserviant if she tried. Oh my God, had you been conquered, you would have conquered them 6 minutes later.
I laughed at not saying 'girlfriend' I hear you. har har
Get better darling.
Love Renee xoxoxo
p.s. It took as long as 6 minutes later because it would have taken you 4 minutes to learn the new language Ms. Smarty Pants.
xoxoxo
Beautiful pictures! Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas, Beloved Sisterfriend, and to The Viking and your beautiful, sweet children. Love, Deb
Merry Christmas, dear sisterfriend! Meeting you has been a highlight of this year for me! Take care of yourself this Christmas and make sure you feel better really soon!! Sending lots of love!! Silke
A very Merry Christmas to you and yours! Love from here.
I've plopped myself down on your sofa and I'm not moving. You have a beautiful home filled with the most charming decorations. I love it all. But I love you and your family the most. Merry Christmas to all of you. I hope the presents you got each other were well received and greeted with delightful squeals. I hope you eat the most delicious foods today and hum carols while you walk from place to place. And please, Ces, don't sneeze on the dishes.
I love you!
Your house Christmas disign is looks just - Fantastick!!! I wish you allll the best!!! Have a great and funny day, and knowing -that in Moldova you ever, will have the support from my side!!! :)
Merry Christmas!
Ha! You are a girl after my grandmother's heart! She fully believed in the power of "medicinal" whiskey! Here's a toast to your health! And Merry Christmas! Love, Silke
Hey, Ces, a very merry Christmas to you too!
Merry Christmas :)
and may the year ahead bring all good things your way.
Ho Ho Ho ribbon x
Merry Christmas, Dear wee little Merry Cesmass. I hope you are feeling better. **blows tired kisses** Deb
Merry Christmas, Ces! I hope you are feeling better, and that you had a wonderful day with your friends and family. xox Pam
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year sister Ces:)
May the year of tiger brings you joy, happiness, health. peace, prosperity and all that you can get.
Your house looks like a Christmas shop! But in a lovely way. I'm so happy you had a good day and great when kids get old enough to actually think about others. I'm not commenting on the health thingy . .cos I swore I wouldn't do the political thingy anymore hehe! You really do have a beautiful home. I agree with Renee, I think you'd have given those Spaniards a run for their money!
merry christmas and happy bungkalas
Loved your pics Ces!! I hope you had a wonderful day and that you're feeling better!!
xoxo
Help! I am being boxed in!
What do you mean junk?!
Thank you very much dearest friends. I am feeling better. I look forward to the coming year while enjoying the last few days of 2009!
On of the highlights of my year is meeting all of you and establishing very close, supportive and caring and loving relationships with several of you. Thank you very much. I wish all of you a prosperous and happy new year!
Merry Christmas Ces.
Santa brought me all I wanted this year, you, Renee, and Bella.
I am the luckiest kid on the block.
I am so grateful for all of you!
I love you Ces.
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