Comments on: Blest Be the Tie That Binds

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 12:25:54 +0000

Hey, thanks for that great idea! As I spend the day wrapping presents I’ll be sure to label some of them from Santa. My sister-in-law’s dad used to shake jingle bells outside the window on Christmas Eve. I may see if my husband can try that too. It’s all part of the magical game!

And the binder idea is great for saving newsletters — thanks, Elizabeth!

By: sally apokedak

sally apokedak — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 04:55:18 +0000

Oops. I forgot to add–you made me homesick with Blest Be the Tie that Binds. That was one we sang a lot in my church in Alaska and I miss that church so much.

By: sally apokedak

sally apokedak — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 04:54:03 +0000

Oh I definitely agree that you are doing the right thing by telling the kids the truth about Santa. We’ve done Santa and the Tooth Fairy but we’ve always told the kids they were just stories and Mom and Dad really put the presents under the tree or pillow.

So who do they thank when the present says it’s from Santa? They love that because they know the secret so they run over to Mom and Dad and say, “Thanks Santa,” (wink wink). Mine are too old for this now, but they loved it when they were four, five, and six. Made them feel so smart.

By: Elizabeth B

Elizabeth B — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 03:13:12 +0000

A lady at my MOPS group in Ohio saved her christmas letters and then her childrens’ christmas letters in a special binder. She had 30 – 40 years worth of christmas letters–they were fun to look through and see everyone grow. It was also fun to see the change from real cut and paste to copiers to computers!

I’m saving ours now, and close friends and relatives, I’m sure they’ll be even more fun to look back on after we’ve got a few more and are waxing nostalgic.

By: Two Talent Living » Carnival of Beauty - December 21, 2005

Two Talent Living » Carnival of Beauty - December 21, 2005 — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 03:37:48 +0000

[...] Tradition is the tie that binds our hearts to each other and to Christ. How can we blend our growing-up memories with those of our spouse, and even start new traditions with our families? Heather at Mom 2 Mom Connection shares what they did in Blest Be The Tie That Binds. [...]

By: HeatherB

HeatherB — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 02:13:49 +0000

Not sure I knew that about y’all! We’ve never celebrated Santa either but instead celebrate Jesus and for several years now Advent. Most people think we’re crazy, so it’s nice to know we’re not the only family… (^o^)

By: eph2810

eph2810 — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:19:47 +0000

Amen. Very well said and I like the honesty between you and your children.
Although Sallie didn’t post the links yet for this topic – I had to sneak-peak and it was well worth it
Have a blessed & merry Christmas to you and yours, Heather.