tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37384190.post4083919597753635792..comments2023-10-05T05:06:23.520-04:00Comments on Take a Second Glantz: December Daily 3: The One Where I ComplainCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17370673028526668464noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37384190.post-54368288030393191942009-12-08T08:56:31.756-05:002009-12-08T08:56:31.756-05:00LOL-well said. I have lists for my lists lists lo...LOL-well said. I have lists for my lists lists lol and they just keep coming!<br /><br />I start list making in September in hopes to get ahead and here I am, 17 days before Christmas creating yet another list just reminding myself how backed up I am lol.<br /><br />Ahhhh...happy holidays :)<br /><br />xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37384190.post-21820752774338859742009-12-05T20:20:11.598-05:002009-12-05T20:20:11.598-05:00I hear ya! I don't view your post as complaini...I hear ya! I don't view your post as complaining either - just voicing your opinion! And one that needs to be expressed by more people more often. My kids get way too much! We plan on cutting back a lot this year.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17801965584952954273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37384190.post-34919423391275399842009-12-05T16:04:11.335-05:002009-12-05T16:04:11.335-05:00We decided a few years back that we would limit gi...We decided a few years back that we would limit gift giving to $10 per person for those outside the immediately family, a handful of gifts for the kids, and nothing to the two of us (me and hubby). We do lots of family stuff -- like inviting the nephews over to build gingerbread houses and going to see The Nutcracker with my mom and sisters.<br /><br />In lieu of a gift to each other, we donate "Christmas" to a family through our local Boys & Girls Club. It's so much more gratifying than sitting around opening yet another something we don't need or that the kids will discard in 10 mins. <br /><br />The first year was tough, the second year was easier and this year we're all really relaxed and enjoying our new traditions. I highly recommend it!Kelly Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738542739547858853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37384190.post-8070037315930575312009-12-05T14:17:45.628-05:002009-12-05T14:17:45.628-05:00You are preaching to the choir, sister. I love my...You are preaching to the choir, sister. I love my in-laws, but they are THE WORST at going overboard at the holidays - and every other time of the year, for that matter. I hate that it is introducing such materialistic expectations to my children. That's touchy, too, because...how do you politely say, "Please don't give my kids so much stuff? You're turning them into brats." ??? <br />I am with you 100% on this post. For reals.NeuroClassyMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404552024533397489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37384190.post-51026077392757103972009-12-05T13:37:14.430-05:002009-12-05T13:37:14.430-05:00Priceless! I have all these lists, plus more too! ...Priceless! I have all these lists, plus more too! <br />We've decided to minimize our splurging on our boys this year and keep things simple and homemade for the adults ;)<br />Last year, when 5yo kept asking evreryone "What did ya bring me?" We knew that we had failed in what the true meaning of Christmas is... this year, we're on the right track ;) and almost 6yo and lil bro have learned who "The Christmas Baby" is and why we're donating all our old clothes, toys and food! The look in their eyes is priceless :)<br />TFS!!! Happy Holidays :*)Bumbles and Fairy-Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689440931764637548noreply@blogger.com