Comments on: I'm Dreaming of a Normal Christmas

By: Pres. Kathy

Pres. Kathy — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:24:35 +0000

I think it is more fun to open one gift a day!

By: nic @mybottlesup

nic @mybottlesup — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:34:39 +0000

jenn- i wanna come have christmas at your house. opening gifts the entire week up to the actual day… that sounds like a family tradition in the making. “normal” is overrated. vista is beautiful and wonderful and has two of the most loving and willing parents in the entire world. what a gift you and bil are to her. the way you are celebrating in your house sounds very serene and family-oriented. what else could one ask for? xoxo to you and yours.
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By: Issa

Issa — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:30:18 +0000

Oh and ps? We used to take half the gifts we got Morgan and put them away. We’d give them to her throughout the year. Haven’t needed to do that in a few years…maybe since she turned five. It’s not the same as a ton of gifts on Christmas, but on a random day in January or February, a new gift can be nice for them.
.-= Issa´s last blog ..Taking a break =-.

By: Issa

Issa — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:27:48 +0000

It’s like Hanukkah and Christmas. I hope as she gets older it gets easier for you guys. However, family traditions are all different. Yours can be whatever works for you.

Have you considered doing bags, instead of paper? And not using tissue paper? Then she can just reach in and grab it and she doesn’t have to touch much paper and stuff?
.-= Issa´s last blog ..Taking a break =-.

By: Becky @TheRealBecks

Becky @TheRealBecks — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:20:04 +0000

you know what though? i think it’s awesome that you’re THAT in tune to her and know what to do to make it special for her w/o her suffering or having anxiety. it’s awesome, jenn.

By: AmazingGreis

AmazingGreis — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:01:35 +0000

Normal is what you make of it. If ya'll continue to do 12 days of Christmas for years and years that will be V's normal. You gotta do what works for your family. Merry 12 days of Christmas to you all! .-= AmazingGreis´s last blog ..I (heart) Faces – Week 49 =-.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:00:53 +0000

@Lisa,

Yeah, it just means we need to be organized that much ahead of time. No last minute shopping. Dammit. lol

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:54:52 +0000

Normal, who needs normal. You are creating a tradition that puts Vista’s needs, and your own, first, that is some awesome parenting if you ask me. Just think of how much she will love getting something new every night for a week, I think most kids would kill for that to be “normal” You guys are so awesome for seeing what Vista needs and adjusting to meet those needs. Way to go.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Meaning =-.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:25:39 +0000

@Kim @ Beautiful Wreck,

LOL! Once again you are the perfect voice of reason. And your right. Just because we’re not doing what everyone else is doing doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy it.

Thank you for that reminder.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:24:35 +0000

@Kellee,

Thanks Kelle, so do I. And so far so good. Although even just opening one toy seems to be quite overwhelming for her, so I’m very glad we decided to space it out.