Friday, December 26, 2008

I'm still not sure what I'm going to do with a blog of my own to maintain, but thought I should give it a try. Maybe this will be the place where I just throw my thoughts out there and wait to see what others think of my rambling.

Can't believe Christmas is already over. I got so caught up in the all the last minute things that always come up that I almost forgot to relax and enjoy the day when it did get here. As usual for us we didn't get to spend the holiday with all the family gathered in one place. Everyone always has so many places to go that it's next to impossible for all to get together at one time. BUT I have put my request out there to some of the kids already that whenever M and I get our retirement home built and we're moved in and celebrating our first Christmas there I want all the children to come home on Christmas Eve and stay through Christmas Day.

I want the joy of everyone opening their new jammies on Christmas Eve and then sitting around playing board games or cards or just remembering. And then I want all the hassle of having 5 complete families under one roof - of getting up on Christmas Day and cooking a huge breakfast for everyone - of watching all the grandkids tearing into their presents. Just once I want that dream Christmas with all the family under one roof for more than an hour at a time. The ones I talked to so far have all agreed that when that day comes, they'll be there.

Now don't start holding your breath cause although M is hoping to retire within a year, I've still got about 5 to go so it's a long ways from happening. Just wanted to make sure I got my wish out there.

D

21 comments:

  1. Welcome to the world of blogging. Remember this is your blog - write whatever you feel and whenever you feel like it then it will be a great blog! Your future plans sound wonderful - may your dreams become reality! Huggles, Marta

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  2. And beautiful wish it is. I hope and pray it comes true for you.
    Welcome to blogging. It isn't that hard. :) Except for finding time to keep updating. LOL Something I need to do.

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  3. you are on a roll , this is written very well.
    and your thought's and wish's are beautifully said

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  4. Welcome to the world of blogging! Belated Merry Christmas to you. :)

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  5. Your Blog looks so wonderful...I really like it....I hope your wishes and dreams and goals come true for you and that you get lots of Stitching done in this new year that is coming up.

    Welcome to the world of Blogging.

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  6. Welcome to the blog world. It's fun. Just have to try to keep it updated haha.

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  7. Welcome to the world of blogging! My Christmas isn't over yet! I celebrate It for 12 days. :)

    Happy New Year to you and yours, may all your wishes come true!

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  8. Welcome to the blogging world.

    Your family Christmas wish sounds wonderful...just like a Christmas should be.

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  9. Welcome to the blogging world. I hope you can get everyone together when you retire!
    Heidi-ILCS

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  10. Welcome to blogland ! Your dream sounds wonderful.

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  11. Make your blog whatever you want! Of course we want photos.... oh sorry, no demands here. Sounds like a great wish for your future Christmas!

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  12. A sweet dream & blog land is whatever you wish it to be. Thank you for the lovely card and fun recipes. Welcome to an interesting new world.

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  13. Welcome to blogville! I love your dream - sounds great to me!

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  14. Welcome to blogland!

    A very Happy New Year to you!

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  15. Good to see you join the blog world.
    Debra in Indiana

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  16. Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging. I'm sure you'll do a great job. I enjoyed reading your 1st post and also looking through your stitching pics. Your Christmas dream sounds like such fun and I surely hope it comes true for you.
    Happy New Year,
    Barb inTX

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  17. Welcome to blogland!

    You have a very sweet dream! I hope it comes true!

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  18. Welcome to the planet of blogs !!! Hope to see pics very soon !!!

    Happy new year !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  19. Congrats on entering the cross-stitch blogging world. Can't wait to read more of your ramblings and to see some of your stitching. :-)

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  20. Welcome to blogland!

    I look forward to getting to know you and following your journey to that very special Christmas!

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  21. What a great wish, Debra! I hope it comes true for you. You and I should be retiring about the same time. Some days I can hardly wait; others days, I could wait for a long time, yet.

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