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We changed to a fake tree because after years of adhering to my real tree tradition, Michael couldn't stand the mess and stress of a real tree. I've unearthed the box containing the tree, and another box containing the decorations, but haven't done anything more. It will get done, without stress, before Christmas Day.
I like slow, unfolding traditions.
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The compromise that saved Christmas
I grew up in a household that started celebrating Christmas on December 1. The Firestone Christmas album with Julie Andrews went on the record player and alternated with the Harry Simeone Chorale's "Little Drummer Boy." The Christmas tree was fully decked out as soon as we could possibly bring...
Yes, she'll be away from you and teachers, and other people who direct her actions in the normal course of things. However, she IS with her boyfriend's family who have adults to keep a least a casual eye on them.
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A new experience
Today my almost 17 yr old daughter is going away on vacation for a week. Without her family. This is a momentous event and something she's been looking forward to for many months, I have, on the other hand, been dreading it. She'll be on the Cape with her boyfriend's family and another family. T...
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