tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post5856650108081930693..comments2024-03-04T04:09:12.742-06:00Comments on Quiet Life: Is it almost Christmas?Donna Boucherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-3134898108701350952016-12-15T15:40:11.362-06:002016-12-15T15:40:11.362-06:00Yes!!! Do it!!Yes!!! Do it!!Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-11998753263296176252016-12-15T05:33:21.337-06:002016-12-15T05:33:21.337-06:00You sound like me. I would say, in my case, it is ...You sound like me. I would say, in my case, it is age. I have mellowed out over the years about certain things. Love the photo of your mom. My husband requests fake snow and silver tinsel on our tree every year. I haven't complied. Maybe I should. ;)Southern Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06101132263339427001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-37208338817019001482016-12-13T23:29:45.326-06:002016-12-13T23:29:45.326-06:00I love your relaxed approach. Funny thing, but a ...I love your relaxed approach. Funny thing, but a couple times this week I have thought of the quote, "All will be well, and all will be well, and all will be well indeed." I first read that on your blog and you wouldn't believe how often it comes to mind when I feel stressed. Thank you for that. Merry Christmas- I hope you and Katie have a wonderful time trimming the tree. We have made a tradition of listening to Christmas music while we do it and it always seems like a hallowed spot of time in the season. <br /><br />Debbie Z. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-65207911583163997892016-12-13T08:09:20.506-06:002016-12-13T08:09:20.506-06:00So glad you wrote, Donna. I'm feeling much the...So glad you wrote, Donna. I'm feeling much the same way this year... I still have lots of buying to do (I so don't like the consumerism of Christmas and we've ALWAYS played that down in our home - only a few things under the tree on Christmas Day), but I am surprisingly low-key this year. I kinda think I'm feeling down about the whole thing - truth be told - so my 'low key' may actually be a little apathy? Who knows....<br /><br />I DO love the lower stress approach this year - everyone at my house is feeling better as a result. Did away with sending Christmas cards this year, and baking will be at a minimum. Working full-time has forced me to prioritize what can and can't be done...<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Donna. Think about you almost everyday when I drive through my neighborhood....<br /><br />-- mary e. from wheatonmeeshkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04907576482287003124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-62103982474881286702016-12-13T05:39:46.177-06:002016-12-13T05:39:46.177-06:00Pretty easy-going here too. Ginny was a doll. I lo...Pretty easy-going here too. Ginny was a doll. I love your photos. We are going to Chicago this weekend in the blizzard. The Prudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02984719614039419561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-54663310067890005222016-12-13T01:43:07.294-06:002016-12-13T01:43:07.294-06:00It's been a very calm season here, too! Like y...It's been a very calm season here, too! Like you, I am doing things slowly and not at all feeling pressured to "get it all done". <br /><br />My biggest present arrives Saturday. Cassie & Daniel are moving to Nashville! They decided in August and made it all happen and I couldn't be more excited or thrilled. It will be so wonderful having them so near.<br /><br />Terry has been playing Christmas music almost every day. I watched several Hallmark Christmas movies with my stepmom during a visit in November and we've watched a few more Christmas movies since then. I baked and froze a few batches of Christmas cookies on Thanksgiving since we didn't have our dinner until Sunday.<br /><br />All will be well. Thanks for that reminder, dear Donna. Merry Christmas to you!<br /><br />Sandy C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-843804070481626322016-12-13T00:43:17.701-06:002016-12-13T00:43:17.701-06:00Yes, nodding my head in agreement. I watched Mirac...Yes, nodding my head in agreement. I watched Miracle on 34th last night. I'm loving my Christmas lights and listening to James Taylor Christmas CD. And enjoying every bit.<br /><br />Ginny is darling.<br /><br />And your sweet mom looks fabulous xxx. Love the tinsel :-)<br /><br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-13111640023263395092016-12-12T23:46:26.664-06:002016-12-12T23:46:26.664-06:00Oh Donna, I need to be more like you and RELAX or ...Oh Donna, I need to be more like you and RELAX or take a chill pill, as my daughter would say....when it comes to Christmas and decorating, present-wrapping, etc. I've toned it down compared to years ago, but I haven't let go of the feeling that there's so much to do. Did you see the gorgeous full moon tonight? Breath-taking. I bet you'd take beautiful photos of the moon. Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156592992895592474noreply@blogger.com