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Offbeats,
It must be quite a change for someone to enjoy Christmas away from cold climes. So you spent a few Christmases on the island, eh?
We kind of take our warm weather for granted. I was just thinking about how hot it was last night, even though it's become cooler in the last couple of weeks.
Yes, I am trying to keep focused on what the season is all about. Thankfully, I've managed to restrain myself from spending what I will be sure to miss come January. 
posted by
word.smith
on December 19, 2005 at 4:38 AM
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WORD
Hey there..that song is hard for adults too! It's still a favorite though.
I can reflect on being in Negril all those times at Christmas. What a wonderful place to be. I miss that sometimes. I hope you have a great Christmas and we should all try to remember what the meaning of this day really is about!!! 
posted by
Offy
on December 19, 2005 at 4:31 AM
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Missjohn,
Here's hoping that the season continues to be a wonderful one for you. Thanks for stopping in.
posted by
word.smith
on December 19, 2005 at 4:24 AM
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Thanks for stopping by Hem.
posted by
word.smith
on December 19, 2005 at 4:23 AM
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Tiel, that's true...
Remembering their performance is heartwarming and they put so much of themselves into getting it right.
posted by
word.smith
on December 19, 2005 at 4:22 AM
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Rhiannon,
You'd be a good secret weapon to have in case war broke out. Kids are the best! When I try to correct my son he tells me emphatically what the correct thing is - eventually he comes around though, asking me what it was I was trying to tell him in the first place.
posted by
word.smith
on December 19, 2005 at 4:21 AM
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Great post
Merry Christmas. The other day I heard Feliz Navidad being playing in the grocery. I just had to sing along. I'm actually enjoying this Christmas for a change. I've been a Scroog-ette the past few years.
posted by
missjohn316
on December 19, 2005 at 2:10 AM
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word--
I agree with tiel. Some of my nicest memories are of school performances--as inartful as they often were.
posted by
Hemlocker
on December 18, 2005 at 6:10 PM
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Word
The chidren's performances at Christmas are one of the very best parts of Christmas. They are more likely to be remembered than many of the other aspects of this season.
posted by
Tiel
on December 18, 2005 at 5:15 PM
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I love the way your kids tried Spanish even though they couldn't quite get
it. My tongue can't get through Spanish either. I'm so bad with my thick American accent that if we eer went to war with Mexico again, the Government could use me as a weapon. The Mexican troops would be too busy holding their hands over their ears to drown out my
muy malo Espanol that they would be easily defeated.
posted by
Rhiannon1
on December 17, 2005 at 12:10 PM
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Cass,
I do hope you get lots of rest and relaxation this season.
posted by
word.smith
on December 17, 2005 at 10:42 AM
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Telly,
Currently, I don't have much shopping to do either. I've only got to buy a ham and go to the supermarket and get gifts for the family.
posted by
word.smith
on December 17, 2005 at 10:39 AM
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Blanche,
It is now like a mantra for me. 'Do not overspend, do not overspend.' I'm determined to enjoy the season without regrets at the start of the new year.
Isn't it strange that as kids grow older they become so self-conscious and it gets worse the older they get.
posted by
word.smith
on December 17, 2005 at 10:38 AM
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I suppose some people measure this season in money because they need to buy gifts or such. Because I won't have the boys this Christmas I'm more looking forward to the break from work than anything else.
posted by
Ca88andra
on December 17, 2005 at 3:43 AM
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I guess I'm lucky in that I don't have a lot of shopping to do. I love this entry, and it must have been great fun to see the kids like that. Now that's more of what the holiday should be about!
posted by
telynor
on December 16, 2005 at 8:36 PM
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Word.smith,
Your son's recital sounds heart-warming, that they are so innocent still and unself-conscious to get up and sing and not know the words, but sitll keep singing. I hope you can really keep that alive in your son's heart, that childish warmth and innocence.
I do agree with you. I am struggling to find balance in the gift giving. I am so tempted to want to spend too much, to worry about how it will be received, I just hope we can receive our gifts with love.
posted by
Blanche.
on December 16, 2005 at 7:51 PM
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Quirky,
Yep, we do get sidetracked with all our celebrating.
posted by
word.smith
on December 16, 2005 at 11:38 AM
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Malcolm,
I've made it part of my life's work to ensure that my son knows that he is loved and valued. This, I think, will go a long way towards helping him grow as a healthy and mentally balanced individual.
posted by
word.smith
on December 16, 2005 at 11:36 AM
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Hi Word.
"Keep your eyes on what we are celebrating" should be a national motto.
posted by
Julia.
on December 16, 2005 at 11:33 AM
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I think
you have your priorities exactly right. We can all count our money or count our losses but how many people, knowing that our children really count on us, count them as the most important assets they will ever know and love.
posted by
malcolm
on December 16, 2005 at 9:26 AM
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Yeah, we do get caught up in the parties, the shopping
and all the excitement.
posted by
word.smith
on December 16, 2005 at 7:05 AM
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Aw, that sounds like such a cute recital! And I think everyone loses sight of what Christmas is all about.
posted by
Holy_Grail
on December 16, 2005 at 5:55 AM
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