tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post30169123403523905..comments2024-03-07T12:44:05.519-05:00Comments on Diane Burton: Holidays, Vacations, and TroubleDiane Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-1424470666679306112016-12-16T09:35:53.462-05:002016-12-16T09:35:53.462-05:00Shan, I laughed at your 1st paragraph then cried a...Shan, I laughed at your 1st paragraph then cried at your losing your son. I know it's been several years, but my heart still goes out to you. Both my daughter and DIL miscarried. Hard to deal with. Love your story about the menorah. How great to incorporate other traditions. Thanks so much for your comment.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-38635364574863758442016-12-16T04:52:11.820-05:002016-12-16T04:52:11.820-05:00I'm not a klutz. I'm just not so good at r...I'm not a klutz. I'm just not so good at realizing where I end and other things begin, is all.<br /><br />We stopped doing cards in 2003. In 2002, I'd taken an amazing picture of our dog and our 15 month old son by the tree for the card, which I designed and printed myself. I also wrote a newsletter in which I revealed we were having another child in July. <br /><br />We did - and he Shan Jeniah Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757607146774769663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-61238553976419051592016-12-14T08:29:16.951-05:002016-12-14T08:29:16.951-05:00LOL, Marissa. I think we would.LOL, Marissa. I think we would.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-23337918282580963842016-12-13T23:44:00.638-05:002016-12-13T23:44:00.638-05:00Great advice! I like to say that it's a good t...Great advice! I like to say that it's a good thing Christmas comes whether we're ready or not because otherwise women (sorry, but I think we're the guilty ones) would postpone it indefinitely.Marissa Garnerhttp://www.marissagarner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-50858215246129998872016-12-13T23:24:20.119-05:002016-12-13T23:24:20.119-05:00Good for you!Good for you!Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-23249199226518471912016-12-13T19:22:56.724-05:002016-12-13T19:22:56.724-05:00Sounds like good advice! I've decided to give ...Sounds like good advice! I've decided to give myself permission to do nothing at all if I feel like it!Elizabeth Alsobrookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18239143833626955490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-76507984224678670232016-12-13T17:54:56.763-05:002016-12-13T17:54:56.763-05:00Why is it we only get smart(er) when we get older?...Why is it we only get smart(er) when we get older?Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-28307184211685095792016-12-13T17:54:19.890-05:002016-12-13T17:54:19.890-05:00I agree, Susan. My grandkids love to get money or ...I agree, Susan. My grandkids love to get money or gift cards. They love shopping (not sure where they get that from!). Sounds like you've found a way to enjoy the holidays.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-8646354730937950492016-12-13T17:52:19.750-05:002016-12-13T17:52:19.750-05:00Thanks, Pam.Thanks, Pam.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-77269449167839621602016-12-13T17:52:03.203-05:002016-12-13T17:52:03.203-05:00Putting away all the decorations is the worst. It ...Putting away all the decorations is the worst. It means the holidays are over. So sad. I agree, Cara, when it isn't fun, don't do it.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-47817956549424744402016-12-13T16:38:26.702-05:002016-12-13T16:38:26.702-05:00Love this...excellent advice. It's important t...Love this...excellent advice. It's important to keep in mind what really matters. Thanks for the great reminder!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-82565729255742096152016-12-13T16:12:23.287-05:002016-12-13T16:12:23.287-05:00Made me realize how much I have slowed down from w...Made me realize how much I have slowed down from when I was a full-time working mother writing on the sly! One year I was in such a hurry, I chose the wrong negative for our family Christmas pic--50 copies of a hole in a snowbank. DUH! Now I just do whatever I feel like doing which means NO baking, NO gifting (just $ for the grand kids) and minimal decorating. Feels GOOD! Happy Holidays!Susan Coryellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700818086229953333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-50837696676402102562016-12-13T12:59:49.144-05:002016-12-13T12:59:49.144-05:00Slowing down is great advice!
Thanks Diane
Good lu...Slowing down is great advice!<br />Thanks Diane<br />Good luck and God's blessings<br />PamTPamela S Thibodeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951038997223264816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-69773713391365826832016-12-12T19:44:07.740-05:002016-12-12T19:44:07.740-05:00My motto for fun (and this applies to holidays, be...My motto for fun (and this applies to holidays, because they're supposed to be fun, right?) is this: If you're going something for FUN, and it's not, don't do it! I stopped decorating because it got to be more chore than fun. I dreaded dragging all the stuff out, and then having to put it all away.Cara Bristolhttp://www.carabristol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-63762825694719721232016-12-12T14:18:46.931-05:002016-12-12T14:18:46.931-05:00Accidents can ruin a holiday, too. Glad to know I&...Accidents can ruin a holiday, too. Glad to know I'm not the only klutz. LOLDiane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-22729588028088594742016-12-12T14:03:33.753-05:002016-12-12T14:03:33.753-05:00I'm a klutz too. I think it's because we s...I'm a klutz too. I think it's because we spend o much time with our brains on stories, reality (in the form of furniture and curbs) gets in our way. <br /><br />It is important to remember the real reason to celebrate. All the busy stuff can ruin the joy of the season. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.com