My husband ordered me not to sew...
12-21-2010, 07:32 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by cgroark
Originally Posted by Jo Mama
My husband does not like to be "neglected " by my quilt activities so I try to do my quilting projects while he is at work or when he is exercising. He also gets frustrated when I sit in my cozy corner doing hand sewing instead of sitting next to him while he watches TV (he thinks he is being ignored-like I could pry him from his football, etc.). Soooo I wait until he is home and I sit next to him and fold HIS clothes while we watch TV together..
:roll: :roll: :roll: :)
12-21-2010, 07:43 PM
#34
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What is going on with them and quilting? DH complains about how much time I spend in my sewing room and little time with him. He wants me to sit by him and watch TV - zombie movie or vampire movie... I don't like to watch TV let alone those types of movies.
sometimes is difficult to have a grown up kid for DH!
sometimes is difficult to have a grown up kid for DH!
12-22-2010, 03:21 AM
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Here's a "cop-out" for all of you who are still pushing it. Remember that the ORIGINAL presents were given on the 12th night after Christmas. Take your time and enjoy the love you're putting into your projects. Make a hand made, or even a computer generated card which expresses your emotion for the recipient. Share, that like the Three Wise Men, they have time between December 25th, and 6 Jan to think about what may be in store for their future. Make it as fun or as serious as your traditional family celebration. Then, finish your sewing or shopping, (take advantage of the after Christmas sales). Then, on Epiphany, (Three Kings Night), present your gifts with pride, and open, rather than dark, droopy eyes.
This is how I was reared. My grandmother was from Columbia, and it was how she celebrated. It was natural for me because that was just how it was. But, as children, there were a few people who didn't understand. The first question people asked when we returned to school was always, "What did you get?" I explained that I was still in suspense, just like the Wise Men were as they traveled to the stable. Then, when you present your gift, it will actually mean more because it won't be diluted by other gifts, and the extra excitement of the wait will have built. Just remember that it is in the spirit and tradition of the ORIGINAL Christmas gifts.
This is how I was reared. My grandmother was from Columbia, and it was how she celebrated. It was natural for me because that was just how it was. But, as children, there were a few people who didn't understand. The first question people asked when we returned to school was always, "What did you get?" I explained that I was still in suspense, just like the Wise Men were as they traveled to the stable. Then, when you present your gift, it will actually mean more because it won't be diluted by other gifts, and the extra excitement of the wait will have built. Just remember that it is in the spirit and tradition of the ORIGINAL Christmas gifts.
12-22-2010, 05:11 AM
#39
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You do need more rest than what you are getting. When I PUSH myself, I generally make more mistakes than usual, so I make sure i GET MY REST. Just settle down. It will still be waiting on you when you get up.
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