tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post2674593158446632257..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: I Don't Know How Many Days Until Christmas by Melinda CurtisPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-59986217211713700512013-12-10T06:19:37.489-08:002013-12-10T06:19:37.489-08:00Pamela, I hear ya on needing a day off to get thin...Pamela, I hear ya on needing a day off to get things done! We haven't put up decorations, or addressed Christmas cards, or started our holiday baking. Two weeks left, and the to do list is longer than my next manuscript! LOL<br /><br />Enjoy December 21st!Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-2503812306102634722013-12-09T21:43:57.056-08:002013-12-09T21:43:57.056-08:00I just need a day off to do everything. Unfortuna...I just need a day off to do everything. Unfortunately, my day off comes not when I need it most but when I have to rush. <br /><br />Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-47243009050914756322013-12-09T19:56:29.639-08:002013-12-09T19:56:29.639-08:00Is it wrong that I'm glad you have joined the ...Is it wrong that I'm glad you have joined the rest of us in our procrastination? I am never done shopping and preparing until the very last minute! I am in the thick of all the madness with kids and a million activities and although I often think I can't wait until I have some "alone" time, I know I will miss it when that time comes. When your kids are young, the days are long Amy Vastinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370234907973582544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-88481789896541673142013-12-09T17:53:26.306-08:002013-12-09T17:53:26.306-08:00I like the sound of the new tradition! The newly e...I like the sound of the new tradition! The newly empty nest was a tough time for me, but I've learned to enjoy it. Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-26617899962564446512013-12-09T16:03:47.406-08:002013-12-09T16:03:47.406-08:00Thanks, Rula! She's had a tough time these pa...Thanks, Rula! She's had a tough time these past few months - broken wrist, then a broken ankle. When you're already limited by a walker, mobility becomes a challenge with those fragile bones.MelCurtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218278641168063613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-77943634716318135052013-12-09T16:02:52.682-08:002013-12-09T16:02:52.682-08:00What great advice! Thanks, MurielWhat great advice! Thanks, MurielMelCurtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218278641168063613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-60831388817244118692013-12-09T16:02:15.601-08:002013-12-09T16:02:15.601-08:00Marion, so happy for Coach Bruce! He deserved his...Marion, so happy for Coach Bruce! He deserved his time in the sun.MelCurtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218278641168063613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-41137968917366872532013-12-09T16:01:40.686-08:002013-12-09T16:01:40.686-08:00Thanks, Roz. Maybe, as you point out, it is a soc...Thanks, Roz. Maybe, as you point out, it is a societal thing as well.MelCurtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218278641168063613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-38860570046972811602013-12-09T16:00:50.162-08:002013-12-09T16:00:50.162-08:00Thanks, Karen. The first one was the hardest to l...Thanks, Karen. The first one was the hardest to let go.MelCurtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218278641168063613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-71477699440567755582013-12-09T14:19:25.708-08:002013-12-09T14:19:25.708-08:00Sounds like a great new tradition, Mel! I hope you...Sounds like a great new tradition, Mel! I hope your mother heals quickly and you have a wonderful family gathering.Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-3126159450881337912013-12-09T09:30:22.312-08:002013-12-09T09:30:22.312-08:00Mel - buy new band-aids and tuck those books safe...Mel - buy new band-aids and tuck those books safely away because, before you know it, you'll have grandchildren! Christmas will be even more magical then than you can imagine. Meanwhile, I think your plan to make the kids help you shop and decorate the tree sounds warm and inspired. I just got proofs in my in-box this morning, so you know what happens to my countdown! Have a wonderful, Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-18119137496017582482013-12-09T08:56:36.398-08:002013-12-09T08:56:36.398-08:00I am so behind. Why work on my list when I can wat...I am so behind. Why work on my list when I can watch football? Arizona won again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144857256396400731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-70324259410612182332013-12-09T07:54:37.135-08:002013-12-09T07:54:37.135-08:00Mel, I'm actually happy to see someone else is...Mel, I'm actually happy to see someone else is as behind as I feel like I am this year. I, too, used to shop and tuck away neat gifts all year, have them wrapped and sent off early. This year I resorted to sending nephew's families gift boxes from the nut farm. My kids and grands are getting more gift cards and less thought-out presents. I haven't shopped for my sister who is in town,rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-3974167013611919052013-12-09T06:00:41.334-08:002013-12-09T06:00:41.334-08:00That sounds like a great new tradition :) And I...That sounds like a great new tradition :) And I'll be thinking of my own next year when I'm an empty nester as well, Melinda. I'm worried for the change, but I know it's just the next step in life. I would wish back every year of Danielle's childhood, but that would mean she would grow up and I have to focus on that, and be happy that, like you, I've done my job in sendingKaren Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.com