tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post6104505327947684175..comments2024-03-28T09:28:36.979-05:00Comments on My Life in Transition: Tag, Santa drama, and bitter cold.Julia Gooliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784248013181090775noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-37702484485041237202008-12-28T16:19:00.000-06:002008-12-28T16:19:00.000-06:00I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!I'm making my...I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!<BR/>I'm making my blog private after the 1st of the year so I hope you'll stop by and leave me your email address so I can send you an invitation.Preppy Lizardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701385003831751397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-80849141275826180372008-12-28T13:14:00.000-06:002008-12-28T13:14:00.000-06:00Honestly, I can't imagine Christmas without Santa....Honestly, I can't imagine Christmas without Santa. Even when my brother and I figured it out, we still had fun with it. Heck, I STILL got presents from 'Santa' this year and I'm 26. My half-Jewish husband loves him some Santa too. I can't wait to do it with our kids!<BR/><BR/>I hope you had a wonderful holiday in Missouri! I know how hard it is to celebrate holidays when your family is so far away--you just have to make it work.<BR/><BR/>And, I am SO glad I missed the freakishly cold weather. Seriously, I would have DIED.sierrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01195880535901751144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-80547578254126415722008-12-25T21:04:00.000-06:002008-12-25T21:04:00.000-06:00We did believe in Santa, but there was also a stro...We did believe in Santa, but there was also a strong focus on Christ. I went to a private Lutheran school growing up, so the real meaning of Christmas was definitely prominent in mine and my sister's lives. Funny, I have absolutely no recollection of being told that there really was no Santa. <BR/>That snow is crazy. The -1 is even crazier! It was 30 in TN and I felt as though I would die!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-41390133254491910032008-12-24T10:45:00.000-06:002008-12-24T10:45:00.000-06:00Merry Christmas, Julia! Have a safe trip to StL!Merry Christmas, Julia! Have a safe trip to StL!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436510260112806720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-90077126078066902842008-12-22T20:55:00.000-06:002008-12-22T20:55:00.000-06:00We did what Nate did for Christmas -- open gifts o...We did what Nate did for Christmas -- open gifts on Christmas Eve (although, we used to go to my aunt and uncle's house, then church and then over to my godparents house and then more church on christmas eve, so I got open one before we left) and then Santa came for Christmas Day and left stuff by the stockings. <BR/><BR/>I still remember the sinking feeling I had at 8 years old (yes 8! I believed for a long time) when I realized that Santa (well, St. Nick) had the same handwriting as my Dad. oops! :) But, I turned out a-ok. I think it's okay to have Santa, as long as you're still remembering why Christmas is Christmas. :) <BR/><BR/>Have a safe drive down to STL! Enjoy the 'warmth'! :)Ryan and Max's Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763260513037637985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-23260564376526066082008-12-22T20:23:00.000-06:002008-12-22T20:23:00.000-06:00Check out the link below, and get excited for your...Check out the link below, and get excited for your trip this weekend!<BR/><BR/>http://www.ksdk.com/weather/forecast/local/five_day.aspx<BR/><BR/>Keri said you'll be in town for the wedding shower, have so much fun!Katie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04249322730734946836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-63456452815816672042008-12-22T13:06:00.000-06:002008-12-22T13:06:00.000-06:00I believed in Santa Clause, but not for much of my...I believed in Santa Clause, but not for much of my like. I'd rather not have my children believe in Santa Clause but Ryan is fairly adamant on the issue.Kaitlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550226510140605127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-48274149460135635682008-12-22T09:13:00.000-06:002008-12-22T09:13:00.000-06:00Well, I was going to post a big long comment, but ...Well, I was going to post a big long comment, but then I read Stephanie's and realized I was thinking the exact same things. So ditto to Stephanie's comment!<BR/><BR/>And have fun in MO--bring back some warmth!Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15292390627503307728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-89917056155826401872008-12-21T22:07:00.000-06:002008-12-21T22:07:00.000-06:00I also can't believe that you all didn't believe i...I also can't believe that you all didn't believe in Santa. I thought that everyone automatically let their kids believe in Santa...like, you pooty train your kids and you tell them that Santa brings them presents on Christmas.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843435533133603806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-34207183382944392402008-12-21T20:57:00.000-06:002008-12-21T20:57:00.000-06:00Hi Julia!Just writing a quick comment to have FUN ...Hi Julia!<BR/><BR/>Just writing a quick comment to have FUN in St. Louis! I am driving there tomorrow to visit family. Happy holidays! <BR/><BR/>JulieWearing Mascarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223512062497084614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-34284481327565544002008-12-21T20:19:00.000-06:002008-12-21T20:19:00.000-06:00First of all, I did NOT know there was a possibili...First of all, I did NOT know there was a possibility of having to scrape the INSIDE of your windows, and second of all, when it says it's -1, but feels like -23, why don't they just go ahead and say it's -23 degrees out. I mean, they wouldn't really be lying if it actually feels that way.<BR/><BR/>Have fun in Missouri!!!! Merry Christmas!TupeloLovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04425021977803029576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-29348659315968615602008-12-21T18:05:00.000-06:002008-12-21T18:05:00.000-06:00I get us an ornament each year at Christmas, too.I...I get us an ornament each year at Christmas, too.<BR/><BR/>I'm pretty surprised that you (and Leah and Tony) grew up not believing in Santa ... I just thought that ALL kids believed in Santa! We grew up believing and we turned out alright. I think Christmas can be about Jesus AND Santa. We'll definitely do Santa for our kids, I'm so excited about it. <BR/><BR/>Wasn't it weird in school when other kids got presents from "Santa" when you knew the truth? Did you let them in on the secret or keep it to yourself til they found out on their own?Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552565623002937197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-47587414477946090482008-12-21T16:16:00.000-06:002008-12-21T16:16:00.000-06:00Neither Ton or myself grew up believing in Santa C...Neither Ton or myself grew up believing in Santa Claus, so I guess it's no surprise that it was barely a point of conversation now that we're expecting. It's Jesus' birthday to us. :) With presents.leah @maritalblesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18034498538466498351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-51142016291594723272008-12-21T15:54:00.000-06:002008-12-21T15:54:00.000-06:00We already decided we won't do Santa with our kids...We already decided we won't do Santa with our kids. I don't want to lie to them. Santa is a pretty cool guy and all, but I don't think it will ruin anything if they know the truth from the get go. I will make sure to tell them about the real St. Nick, though, so they know where the legend came from.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-43097439292716877822008-12-21T15:43:00.000-06:002008-12-21T15:43:00.000-06:00My parents let me believe in Santa Claus. I turned...My parents let me believe in Santa Claus. I turned out fine. :) <BR/><BR/>I'll definitely do Santa with my kids. While I have no qualms about not doing Santa, I think a big part of being a kid is being imaginative. I feel like believing in Santa is an important part in nurturing that side of kids that is innocent and fun. Like fairy tales and believing in fairies and giants and goblins. I like the idea of my kids believing that there is someone out there who is so generous that they would go around the world and make sure every child has a gift on Christmas. I would definitely use it as a tool to teach them about giving and the spirit of Christmas. I think I'll have Santa gifts and mom and dad gifts though, too.<BR/><BR/>That said, I don't ever want Santa to diminish Christmas as being a season of celebrating the birth of Jesus and all that entails. That is more important to me than Santa ever will be. I'd ditch Santa for Jesus any day! :) <BR/><BR/>Sorry that was so long! It's a tough choice and good luck! I'm all about kids being kids though. They only get to do it once!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17876284267776322508noreply@blogger.com