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This is easy. Buy a few books for her classroom for Christmas. If not that, as someone else suggested, tissues/lysol/wipes for the classroom. No way am I giving cash for a present to the teacher. But donations to the classroom are typically very appreciated. Usually, I would buy the books during the school book sale which benefits the school and then the classroom, all with one purchase.
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On 11/27/2023 at 4:55 AM, Eos said:
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This is perfect. It just feels very right. This will be my WOTY.
For POTY I found a post in last year's thread about "Let It Be" (the Beatles song). I can't remember the poster that talked about it, but think it was @BlsdMama maybe? Anyway, she had a link to the article, and it was powerful and spoke to me. It is also a song that I have always loved.
Thank you!
Edit: I went back and looked, it was @Pawz4me who had the link to an article about "Let It Be". So thank you officially to Pawz4me for the article and the idea.
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13 hours ago, Ginevra said:
Post your 2023 WOTY or POTY (or both if you had both) and how it seemed to work out for you. Additionally, or alternatively, post speculations as to what you might choose for 2024.
I’ll go first…
My WOTY was “Bold” and my POTY was “Look for reasons to say YES”. These two guideposts fit into my year very well. I hiked many hundreds of miles with friends, including sections of the Appalachian Trail. I started a bold new job, which still feels like a pinch-me-unicorn. And I recently started self-defense classes, which I hope to carry into next year.
When I and my daughter went to England and Scotland in April/May, I did a couple of bold summits that were not for weenies! I did not do the Bold thing and drive on the opposite side of the road; I left that to my bolder daughter, lol. But I ate some adventuresome meals I probably wouldn’t have if I hadn’t looked for a reason to say yes.
I am not 100% certain on my 2024 words yet, but I’m thinking of the phrase “Do something new”. It is a bit of a continuation of looking for reasons to say yes, but it did really serve me well.
You are so inspirational. I am in awe of you.
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I looked back at the thread from last year and it looks like I didn't pick a word for this year. This year (and last year) have been hard and painful. Years of losses and struggles on multiple fronts. I have never felt more alone and lost than I do now. Does anyone have a suggestion for both a word and a phrase for this next year that may help me in every way (yeah, that's a lot to ask for a word and a phrase, I know)?
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5 hours ago, ScoutTN said:
Mostly a year of dog-paddling to keep my head above water.
This has been my year too. Actually, the last 3 years have been this way. But last year and this year have been absolutely brutal. I hope 2024 is better for both of us.
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6 hours ago, MEmama said:
Welp, I'm never eating cranberries again 🤢
That makes two of us.
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19 hours ago, KungFuPanda said:
I think two spaces after a period is better.
Absolutely! I will never give it up either. It looks cleaner, nicer, and more readable. Obviously, I feel the same way about the Oxford Comma.
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That window is beautiful and I agree you need to take advantage of it. They make lower "benches" with cushions on them. You might find one that would fit just under the window and hopefully the length of it too. It would provide options for seating but also to lay on and read a book or to put a game on and kids sit on floor to play it if they want to.
Another option is a short bookcase that would fit under it and possibly several together to go the length of the window. For books, games, puzzles, etc.
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10 hours ago, mommyoffive said:
I just got another dog so that really fills my bucket so much.
Congratulations! This would fill my bucket as well. I am happy for you.
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10 hours ago, Murphy101 said:
Honestly I’d love to just skip Christmas entirely. Can we all just hibernate until Easter?
This is what I would love too. If you find a way to hibernate till Easter, please let me know.
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On 11/12/2023 at 2:47 PM, Dicentra said:
You can still buy all the free standing Willow Tree nativity elements from the website. 🙂
https://www.willowtree.com/shop/sculptures/nativities
This might be what you're looking for, @Ditto :
That is exactly what I am looking for! Thank you so much.
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18 hours ago, Halftime Hope said:
I have a number of Nativity sets, none of them very fancy. My favorite one is a set of blocks I bought for my grandchildren from a lovely Catholic artist on Etsy, AlmondRod Toys. Here's the link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/212135086/full-nativity-block-set-with-gift-bag?click_key=1cfd20d9e4528ef50ea8fe18ea1da422bf9b3bba%3A212135086&click_sum=d9fae40c&ga_search_query=nativity&ref=shop_items_search_5&frs=1&sca=1
If you're handy, you can buy the prints on lovely heavyweight paper for $18.00 and decoupage your own set.
Those are incredibly cool! They are painted beautifully and so different. Love them! I bet your grandchildren love playing with them.
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19 hours ago, Brittany1116 said:
We have the complete Willow Tree nativity. My MIL bought us new pieces every year until it was complete.
What a lovely and generous gift from your MIL. I would love to have Willow Tree but just can't justify the cost of it. I wish the Holy Family came alone (but not in the connected statue form they do come in....I don't like that one at all) because just having them would be enough for me. Willow Tree is truly something special.
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Growing up my grandparents would get all the grandchildren matching pajamas. But the adults never had them.
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New jobs are hard. You are grieving. You are homeschooling. You inherited a dumpster fire from the person who had the job before you. Being tired seems to be expected. Congratulations on this job!
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On 11/7/2023 at 7:23 PM, Garga said:
ou should probably re-post this thread the first week of December when everyone has had a chance to get their sets out of storage.
You are right! I posted way too early in my excitement to see pretty nativity sets. I love yours! Thank you for posting it.
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Just now, KidsHappen said:
Ok, now that there is some consensus that this is weird does anyone want to conjecture on what exactly is going on?
She wanted to be a SAHM and wasn't able to? She wishes she had a supportive loving husband like yours and is jealous? She isn't fond of women? She has a crush on your husband? She is bat-shit crazy?
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I have had plenty of therapy in my life, including for PTSD. She is way out of line and very inappropriate. She is a threat and he needs to run far away and do so immediately. I'm glad he recognizes that this is odd and is being proactive in getting a new therapist. It stinks he has to go through finding a new therapist, but it is definitely for the best.
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Hugs and prayers. I'm glad it is over and I pray it was successful and his last surgery for a very long time (preferably forever!).
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Gosh, you guys have such nice nativity sets. I really like them all. Thank you very much sharing them with me. I hope more will post their pictures (or links) and stories.
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21 hours ago, LifeLovePassion said:
Which one, lol. I kind of want the Peanuts one to add to my collection this year. I will have to see if I can get pics to load of the 3 I have.
I am tempted to get a Peanuts set too!
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22 hours ago, mmasc said:
I don’t have them out yet so I can’t take a photo, but our first nativity was purchased after Christmas when our oldest was about 6 months old. I always loved the idea of having one the kids could play with and found one on clearance in a Hallmark store after the holiday. The little people and animals are made out of wood and they came in a little box/manger scene that you can latch. I loved it and bought it and have put it out every Christmas for the last 18 years. My dc played with it countless times over the years. ❤️ I’ll keep putting it out forever, even though they’ve long since stopped playing with it
About 12 years ago, we added a wooden set that I found at Hobby Lobby and really loved. So we have those two.
oooo…I actually found the nativity somewhere! Mine looks just like this one.
I like it!!
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21 hours ago, MrsMommy said:
The only picture I can find only has the Holy Family...the set also includes the Three Kings and a few sheep (no shepherds, though, which is weird and disappointing to me). It doesn't have much of a story...I was looking to replace our old nativity scene which was snowman-themed, and began to feel a bit irreverent to me, and I fell in love with this one. It has a simple elegance that I think is perfect, and I love the muted color scheme. I would love to also own a Fontanini someday (we had one growing up), but I don't think I have enough space for all of the pieces I would want to add!
I love this one!
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20 hours ago, gardenmom5 said:
Mine aren't up. But I found pictures.
i have an older Costco "kirkland signature" set, I have a mossy wood/log creche (NOT the one it came with) that I haven't used i a few years. I may get it out.
a peanuts set,
and a playmobile set I got for dudeling to play with. I haven't had a good place to put it, and he doesn't play with it. My grandson's will be here for Thanksgiving, so I'm sure they'll have some fun.This isn't my set - but it is the playmobile set I have. I bought a bunch of other animals/etc. that he could use with his Noah's Ark (that actually floats in water. It was very important that it float.)
I also got a nativity window cling set (and lots of snow flakes) so they can have fun.
I also have a six piece stained glass set my sil made many years ago. I haven't put it out in awhile as one of the pieces needs to be repaired.I really like all of these. I hadn't thought about getting a Peanuts set, but you have tempted me!
Please post a picture of your Nativity set
in The Chat Board
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What a great story! It is a beautiful set, she did a great job painting them. You have a real treasure!