tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187108381878434006.post2207770975623022412..comments2024-03-27T10:05:39.357-04:00Comments on The ODD Mom: Let There Be MagicLaura Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05313523730829470674noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187108381878434006.post-72329062764192981052012-07-22T23:23:19.291-04:002012-07-22T23:23:19.291-04:00Hi Sheila. Thanks so much for stopping by. I think...Hi Sheila. Thanks so much for stopping by. I think we all get caught up in the daily grind and forget about creating magic for our kids. The thing I love is that kids have this amazing knack of creating magic for us, and not the other way around. And thanks for commenting. I had forgotten about this particular post, so it did me good to go back and read it. Isn't it sad who we often forget these special little times?Laura Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05313523730829470674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187108381878434006.post-6552384162579600552012-07-19T21:08:44.206-04:002012-07-19T21:08:44.206-04:00Dear Laura, I stumbled accross this blog whike I w...Dear Laura, I stumbled accross this blog whike I was googling on how to put my 3,5yo to bed without hassle. And this piece, it really brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes I don't really put attentions on small things that make my child happy, but now I realize those petty things are the real magic in his life. I will keep reading your blog religiously, for you are truly an inspiration. Big love to Bear and Stitch!Sheilahttp://sheilasplayground.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187108381878434006.post-24136781254305420302011-12-11T17:29:49.357-05:002011-12-11T17:29:49.357-05:00I rediscovered the joy of making snow angels, catc...I rediscovered the joy of making snow angels, catching a snowflake on my tongue, lying on my back finding shapes in the clouds and finding joy in mundane tasks when my little girl came along. She spent 2 hours at my mom's the other night setting up Grandma's "little house" (the crèche)I'd forgotten how many hours I spent playing with ours when I was a kid. She's old enough this year to be given the responsibility of setting ours up as well. Her enthusiasm is spilling over into my heart, and making me love Christmas for the beauty of the lights on the tree, the decorated houses and the music, rather than the work and labour for 1 day. I'm thankful for that.Lisa MacCollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365749282690793100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187108381878434006.post-16136015454807337652011-12-11T17:11:14.847-05:002011-12-11T17:11:14.847-05:00That is absolutely adorable.
We tend to forget tho...That is absolutely adorable.<br />We tend to forget those small things that makes being a child so magical. That's why we have kids...to remind us.Kimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187108381878434006.post-59428961562506396182011-12-09T23:52:01.509-05:002011-12-09T23:52:01.509-05:00Laura! How can you say there is no Santa Claus? Ov...Laura! How can you say there is no Santa Claus? Over the years, Santa has been to our home often. While he has occasionally worn a red velvet suit with white fur trim, most times his costume was not quite so obvious. You don't wear your Sunday Best or even the same clothes every day do you? Why would Santa?<br /><br />Don't you remember what Santa would say when you sat on his knee with your Christmas wish list? He never said that he would bring it all. Not at all. He always said that he would see what he could bring you, and that he would bring you something that you would need. The elves could only make so many of a certain toy.<br /><br />Over the years, Santa always came to celebrate Christmas with us, and as we grew and matured, so did our gifts. Not always what we wanted, but always what we needed to make Christmas merry.<br /><br />What I have come to learn as I became a parent and started to share Santa with the girls is that Santa actually visits us all year round. He only dresses up in the old familiar suit on Christmas Eve. You will find him, not by his belly like a bowl full of Jelly... You know he's got to take care of his heart! No, instead you will find him by the twinkle in his eye. Mrs. Claus also makes her way around to bring a bit of Christmas Joy during the year.<br /><br />That's how Santa knows if we've been good or bad throughout the year. The elves? They only come around in the season of Advent, when Santa and Mrs. Claus are so busy getting everything ready to spread so much Christmas Joy on Christmas Eve!<br /><br />I've met my fair share of skeptics over the years, who have said to me that Santa doesn't exist. I could never really believe them, because Santa has always been very real to me! So you didn't ruin anything for me... ;)Johanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08449325971213480625noreply@blogger.com