tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post282979533985034920..comments2023-06-09T07:53:16.715-04:00Comments on Jeannie Prinsen: a good ChristmasJeanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15590153368194137758noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-76209660416073693022013-07-15T18:26:25.587-04:002013-07-15T18:26:25.587-04:00Our son (he's 10) is on the Autism Spectrum. ...Our son (he's 10) is on the Autism Spectrum. He has little interest in gifts as such, but a new jigsaw puzzle and a new DVD are always well received. Special food, perhaps a visit from Grandma, and a trip to the playground make a happy day for him. We never travel for Christmas or have a houseful of people -- just simple traditions for the 4 of us. Thanks for visiting -- drop by any time!Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590153368194137758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-41601256659830234622013-07-15T18:06:12.635-04:002013-07-15T18:06:12.635-04:00Jeannie, thanks for stopping by my blog and taking...Jeannie, thanks for stopping by my blog and taking the time to comment. I love all these simple traditions. We had a quiet Christmas at home as well. It was nothing like my Christmases growing up, but it was lovely and perfect for our little family. We even had a very uncharacteristic snowfall to add to the magic. I like the idea of a birthday cake for Jesus. I think that might help Nathan connect the holiday with the meaning a little more. Maybe we'll try that this next year. Annahttp://comehitherandstay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-35874562963757364242012-12-30T09:17:51.968-05:002012-12-30T09:17:51.968-05:00So true, Sarah! I remember one (non-holiday) Satu...So true, Sarah! I remember one (non-holiday) Saturday several years ago when the kids were little, asking Allison what the best part of her day had been. She said, "I liked it when we bounced on the bed." We sometimes think big events, trips, etc. will be the memory-makers for our family -- but sometimes it's just ... bouncing on the bed. :-)Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590153368194137758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-6365741923013647472012-12-30T03:27:00.452-05:002012-12-30T03:27:00.452-05:00"Peace and good will to all men" is what..."Peace and good will to all men" is what I thought of as I read your lovely post. A simple, joy-filled Christmas. These are days we will cherish all our lives: no hype, no noise, just love and lots of it!Sarah Tun at Larus Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869469758247396942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-77289731427277242492012-12-27T15:55:33.307-05:002012-12-27T15:55:33.307-05:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Adriana. I've ...Thanks so much for stopping by, Adriana. I've been kind of a lazy blogger this past year, but this fall I got inspired by the blogs I was reading online (Tim's & others') and realized blogging -- like life I guess -- is all about being yourself and sharing your life with others: i.e. it can be fun, not a chore! I had such a good time with my Advent series and while I can't promise to be that regular in the future, it kind of rejuvenated my enjoyment of bloggery. So ... here's to sharing our lives with each other. See you soon at "yours or mine"!<br /><br />Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590153368194137758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761080938810306228.post-33285136229439700512012-12-27T15:38:33.943-05:002012-12-27T15:38:33.943-05:00How lovely Jeannie! I'm so glad you invited me...How lovely Jeannie! I'm so glad you invited me over to your blog.<br /><br />It's a Wonderful Life is one of my all time favorites. Such a good film to share with our children.<br /><br />Love your pictures and the "Happy Birthday Jesus" cake is such a great idea! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing! Blessings:)Adriana@ClassicalQuesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718229975590311860noreply@blogger.com