tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311599214954370370.post7649125447346635219..comments2024-02-03T06:32:17.215+01:00Comments on Campbell Soup Diary: Something MissingAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12890339482076523219noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311599214954370370.post-26592397452460439012012-02-12T18:00:23.669+01:002012-02-12T18:00:23.669+01:00I just now read this post...yes, I am that behind ...I just now read this post...yes, I am that behind on keeping up with all of my friend's blogs. However, I wanted to let you know that I really appreciate it and totally agree with what you are saying. We did a very much scaled-down Christmas this year as well. We did put up a tree and the lighted village, but those made it up mostly because the little one could see lights at that time and enjoyed helping us decorate. Love you!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930905623719403247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311599214954370370.post-1537986031088383462011-12-21T12:21:40.211+01:002011-12-21T12:21:40.211+01:00I seem to be a terrible judge of time and this yea...I seem to be a terrible judge of time and this year simply haven't had the time needed to decorate for Christmas the way I'd like, however, it's made me cherish the time I do have and be thankful that the really important things are still able to be done (time together, a meaningful Advent wreath and calendar, etc.). <br /><br />Our Advent wreath this year is ultra 'schlicht', but it's just fine b/c we still have a wreath we light each Sunday. We have Kaffee und Kuchen by our wreath and talk about the meaning behind it and that is what's important! =)Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098104395235008315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311599214954370370.post-77604173080143852262011-12-20T16:46:12.907+01:002011-12-20T16:46:12.907+01:00I totally agree! My boys only got a couple of gif...I totally agree! My boys only got a couple of gift this year and they were things that they mostly needed. My children have more than enough and I would much rather spend our money on time together/experiences. I hope you feel better soon. Merry Christmas or Froh Weinachten und eine gute rutsch in die neues jahr.likeschocolatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01733431135937009206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311599214954370370.post-33943083558577843922011-12-20T15:10:35.985+01:002011-12-20T15:10:35.985+01:00Simone, Ja, natürlich verstehe ich. Sometimes in o...Simone, Ja, natürlich verstehe ich. Sometimes in our home, as I am sure as well as yours, we speak what I like to call "Denglish" (Deutsch/English) es ist oft total gemischt bei uns, and whichever language can express it best is what we use.<br /><br />I'm pleased that the stress of the holiday is not pushing me this year... I'm rather quite enjoying it.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890339482076523219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311599214954370370.post-16155436904922731552011-12-20T10:22:45.265+01:002011-12-20T10:22:45.265+01:00Du sprichst mir aus dem Herzen - don't know wh...Du sprichst mir aus dem Herzen - don't know what this is in English but I'm sure you'll understand. In love to give away presents and have everything nicely decorated but when I start to shout at my children, can't wait at the till for five minutes etc. I have to pull the brake. I also did this years ago because I felt that I'm missing the actual point of Christmas and never wanted my children to remember this as the most hectic time of the year. "Simple" gives you time to concentrate on the important values you want to pass on and show other people that love has come into our world 2000 years ago and we can pass this love on...uups very long comment! Have a really nice Christmas with your family, Simonekolorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095588709926142744noreply@blogger.com