I almost cried
12-17-2010, 05:44 PM
#12
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Originally Posted by IrishNY
You know, no one is going to fill a stocking for your daughter and her DH. They will be focused on the kids. Maybe you could play Santa for the grown-ups with a few little surprises in your daughter and her DH's stockings.
And have a wonderful time with your family!
And have a wonderful time with your family!
12-17-2010, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by pittsburgpam
My kids are grown and gone, have their own homes. I'm just fine with it, that's the way things are supposed to be and I do love my own time and space.
My daughter texted me awhile ago and said Christmas Eve at her house, dinner at 4 or 5? I replied whatever was convenient for her though I would rather not drive in the dark (it's a narrow, winding levee road with ditches on both sides). She replied to come early and stay the night, drink some eggnog with her.
A few moments later it hit me that I would then be there on Christmas morning with the three grandkids. I got tears in my eyes quite suddenly.
I hadn't really thought about that. I didn't expect to see them then. I know that it's an honor and a privaledge to be asked to spend that time with her family. I was out shopping yesterday and passing all these little things that I would have got for my kids' stockings. I wanted to get some but I thought, that's not my job to do anymore and I don't want to step on her toes.
My daughter texted me awhile ago and said Christmas Eve at her house, dinner at 4 or 5? I replied whatever was convenient for her though I would rather not drive in the dark (it's a narrow, winding levee road with ditches on both sides). She replied to come early and stay the night, drink some eggnog with her.
A few moments later it hit me that I would then be there on Christmas morning with the three grandkids. I got tears in my eyes quite suddenly.
I hadn't really thought about that. I didn't expect to see them then. I know that it's an honor and a privaledge to be asked to spend that time with her family. I was out shopping yesterday and passing all these little things that I would have got for my kids' stockings. I wanted to get some but I thought, that's not my job to do anymore and I don't want to step on her toes.
12-17-2010, 05:49 PM
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I usually have 26 stocking hung at my house, one for each child and their spouse and each of the grandkids and my mother in law, and my granddaughter insisted the 3 dogs should have a stocking also lol, you're never to old for a stocking
12-17-2010, 05:49 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by pittsburgpam
Maybe I could do a little goodie bag for each.
12-17-2010, 05:57 PM
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That is a good idea to get something for the grownups. I am not totally sure if they have stockings. I know the kids do since they lived with me until a couple of years ago.
Hmmm... I'll have to go out this weekend.
Hmmm... I'll have to go out this weekend.
12-17-2010, 05:59 PM
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We have been married for 48 years and still I would be upset if my stocking was not filled on Christmas morning! I admit he has slacked up the last couple of years but still he goes through the motions.
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