tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611566.post380810867350421161..comments2023-10-16T11:37:22.472-04:00Comments on being sarah marie: Christmassarah mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18016489034529811005noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611566.post-12727982950182354042013-01-01T21:41:28.884-05:002013-01-01T21:41:28.884-05:00I also found it surreal to be writing "Love M...I also found it surreal to be writing "Love Mummy and Daddy" on the few gifts we gave Ian this year. Sooooo strange...but I love it so much!!Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792430141224274726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611566.post-53314238885157147872012-12-31T13:41:01.166-05:002012-12-31T13:41:01.166-05:00I love the plaid PJs! Of course, your daughter is...I love the plaid PJs! Of course, your daughter is adorable no matter what she is wearing... she just sets off everything she's in to good advantage. :-) <br /><br />It sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas, and a thoughtful one as well. There's a lot of thought that goes into parenting, isn't there! Trying to decide on traditions, what kind of family culture you want to have and figuring out how to get there... It is a challenge, but such a privilege too.<br /><br />I remember how strange it felt to write "Love, Mom and Dad" on those first Christmas presents too. Definitely surreal! Reminds me of how I had to get used to writing my name all over again once I got married. And now it seems so strange to see my maiden name!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12689104216675201913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611566.post-7064773046531245872012-12-30T09:53:24.066-05:002012-12-30T09:53:24.066-05:00Your daughter is freaking ADORABLE. Favorite quote...Your daughter is freaking ADORABLE. Favorite quote from this whole post: "I guess it being Nell's first Christmas made me stop and think hard, more than ever before, about how we want to do Christmas in our home. How to celebrate Advent. How to keep stress levels low and keep days merry and bright. How to make it about Jesus, and about loving the people and the things He would love."<br /><br />That's exactly what we're pondering, as we'll find ourselves in yours and Nathan's position next year. We're thinking maybe just the three presents thing? Maybe to be opened on Boxing Day? ay, moms and dads have to make so many decisions! <br /><br />btw, you are the queen of crafty making all those gifts for your family- definitely an inspiration for me next year :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561470902921572737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611566.post-1374668648617950272012-12-29T20:35:51.485-05:002012-12-29T20:35:51.485-05:00I agree! I grew up in a family that did three gif...I agree! I grew up in a family that did three gifts apiece, and it always made sense to me. sarah mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18016489034529811005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611566.post-38289259215973178882012-12-29T20:09:11.491-05:002012-12-29T20:09:11.491-05:00Great post, Sarah. I think that three gifts for e...Great post, Sarah. I think that three gifts for each person at Christmas is a perfect number. Jesus got three gifts from the wiseman, so it has to be enough for us! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383150185048932601noreply@blogger.com