'Twas the Year Before Christmas
Merry Christmas FS Friends44 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This had a nice touch of tongue-in-cheek humor: "What a test for a marriage, too much time with your spouse" Great juxtaposition:
"parents hide for kids, hid too easy, in front
Kids hide for parents, to find, takes a month" A nice presentation, very compelling. A+
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2022
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This had a nice touch of tongue-in-cheek humor: "What a test for a marriage, too much time with your spouse" Great juxtaposition:
"parents hide for kids, hid too easy, in front
Kids hide for parents, to find, takes a month" A nice presentation, very compelling. A+
Comment Written 09-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2022
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Oh Liz, you are a treasured keepsake! I just love you to pieces. And not just for the six shiny stars, because I do love them. But you are such a refreshing breath of fun and I love that you caught parts and shared that with me. That is a dream review. I think the voting ends today so we will see how it does. Thank you again for the whole package. You are the best! (Big Hug!)
Comment from eliz100
This is a wonderful poem. You have creatively entwined your family and the story, The Night Before Christmas. Your rhyming scheme made your poem flow so easily through my mind. Have a blessed day.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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This is a wonderful poem. You have creatively entwined your family and the story, The Night Before Christmas. Your rhyming scheme made your poem flow so easily through my mind. Have a blessed day.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Eliz, I thank you so very much for this lovely review and words. You are so sweet. I also appreciate your gracious gift of six stars. Thank you again my friend!
Comment from aryr
Good luck wishes regarding the contest entry, Debi. It was a fantastic picture of all your children. I loved how you broke it up to handle the different events of the year, some sad while others were joyful. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings n Hugs!
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Good luck wishes regarding the contest entry, Debi. It was a fantastic picture of all your children. I loved how you broke it up to handle the different events of the year, some sad while others were joyful. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings n Hugs!
Comment Written 07-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Awe Thank you Alli. You are always so sweet. Thank you for such a lovely review. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and caring words. This was a fun contest, yet took a lot of thought to try to match the rhymes of the original.
it sure got everyone in the Christmas spirit. Thank you for the good luck wishesI think it has one more day in the voting booth and we'll see how it goes. A big hug back to you too, my dear friend !
Comment from LateBloomer
Debi, my TSOTU, you have had quite a year, and I am honored to have shared it with you as you have skillfully navigated the milestones and bumps in the road--a year well done.
Your poem reads and flows with the love that's in your heart for all of your beautiful family. I especially liked:
Many people been here, without masks, spreading cheer
Santa's got right idea,; see them just once a year
(Amen. I hear you, Sister, and I get it!)
I would love to see that ice fishing house. You'll have to ask them to take a photo of it the next time they are out there. No need to worry, I'm not movin' in--hate the cold. It's part of that four-letter group of words. Snow is at the top of the list. I only like to have snow for Christmas night after everyone is home and safely tucked into their beds--don't let it snow on the Eve because people are still travelling. Snow can be a killer. Ugh.)
Great photo of the beautiful grandchildren. A pleasure to read. This poem made me smile and want to reach out and hug everyone in it, including the BIL, but not if the Weather is on. Lol. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. Sorry for the late review. Just saw it. Out of Sixers. When I'm away and babysitting, everything go astray. Xo. M
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Debi, my TSOTU, you have had quite a year, and I am honored to have shared it with you as you have skillfully navigated the milestones and bumps in the road--a year well done.
Your poem reads and flows with the love that's in your heart for all of your beautiful family. I especially liked:
Many people been here, without masks, spreading cheer
Santa's got right idea,; see them just once a year
(Amen. I hear you, Sister, and I get it!)
I would love to see that ice fishing house. You'll have to ask them to take a photo of it the next time they are out there. No need to worry, I'm not movin' in--hate the cold. It's part of that four-letter group of words. Snow is at the top of the list. I only like to have snow for Christmas night after everyone is home and safely tucked into their beds--don't let it snow on the Eve because people are still travelling. Snow can be a killer. Ugh.)
Great photo of the beautiful grandchildren. A pleasure to read. This poem made me smile and want to reach out and hug everyone in it, including the BIL, but not if the Weather is on. Lol. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. Sorry for the late review. Just saw it. Out of Sixers. When I'm away and babysitting, everything go astray. Xo. M
Comment Written 07-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Lol, you are so cute Margaret. So many things in common, even the hating cold and snow, girls traveling for work, wanting to be a little more careful w catching things and could easily go crazy w being alone w weather watching spouse. I sent you a picture of the fish house that you asked for.
I appreciate your virtual six as it is the thoughtfulness that counts. And thank you for all your kind words for my Christmas Newsletter, my sweet sotu!
Comment from Carol Clark2
Enjoyed reading your Christmas newsletter; you did a great job writing it in poetry. The family picture is a nice touch; it's so nice to see your grandkids. I hope you continue to heal from your surgery, and I pray you have a blessed Christmas and new year with your family. Blessings.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Enjoyed reading your Christmas newsletter; you did a great job writing it in poetry. The family picture is a nice touch; it's so nice to see your grandkids. I hope you continue to heal from your surgery, and I pray you have a blessed Christmas and new year with your family. Blessings.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Awe Thank you Carol. You are always so sweet. Thank you for such a lovely review. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and caring words. This was a fun write, yet took me a while to match the rhymes and some of the words of the original. Everyone sure got in the Christmas spirit, that entered this contest. It has one more day of voting and we'll see how it goes. A big hug to you, my dear friend!
Comment from tempeste
Ciao!
A creative entry!
I enjoyed reading the ups and downs your family faced this year.
Having a big supportive family makes facing the tough times( like when covid rears its ugly face or health issues arise) , less scary.
May these last weeks preceding Christmas pass smoothly.
Ciao !
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Ciao!
A creative entry!
I enjoyed reading the ups and downs your family faced this year.
Having a big supportive family makes facing the tough times( like when covid rears its ugly face or health issues arise) , less scary.
May these last weeks preceding Christmas pass smoothly.
Ciao !
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Awe Thank you Tempeste, You are always so sweet. Thank you for such a lovely review. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and caring words. This was a fun write, yet took me a while to match the rhymes and some of the words of the original. Everyone sure got in the Christmas spirit, that entered this contest. It has one more day of voting and we'll see how it goes. Many thanks once again, my dear friend!
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Ciao !
You have six votes now!
Best of luck!
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OMGosh Tempeste, I was only sharing, not asking for votes. But dear dear friend it is so appreciated. You are the loveliest! Thank you so much!!! Merry Christmas!
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I gave you my vote cause I enjoyed your narrative!
Keep safe!
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Thank you again, sweet friend.
Comment from GWHARGIS
You killed me with the Glenn shopping line. You really had the rhythm of twas the night before Christmas on point. Great comings and goings of Christmas. Great job, Debi. Gretchen
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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You killed me with the Glenn shopping line. You really had the rhythm of twas the night before Christmas on point. Great comings and goings of Christmas. Great job, Debi. Gretchen
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Awe Thank you Gretchen. You are always so sweet. Thank you for such a lovely review. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and caring words. This was a fun write, yet took me a while to match the rhymes and some of the words of the original. Everyone sure got in the Christmas spirit, that entered this contest. It has one more day of voting and we'll see how it goes. A big hug to you, my dear friend!
Comment from susand3022
Hi Debi,
I loved your Christmas Card Newsletter! All about the family, kids, grandkids, and the rest. These are all such fun to read. They remind me of the ones my mom and her sisters used to write. I really wish I had them!
Susan :)
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Hi Debi,
I loved your Christmas Card Newsletter! All about the family, kids, grandkids, and the rest. These are all such fun to read. They remind me of the ones my mom and her sisters used to write. I really wish I had them!
Susan :)
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Awe Thank you Susan! You are always so sweet. Thank you for such a lovely review. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and caring words. This was a fun write, yet took me a while to match the rhymes and some of the words of the original. Everyone sure got in the Christmas spirit, that entered this contest. It has one more day of voting and we'll see how it goes. A big hug to you, my dear friend!
Comment from kiwisteveh
great entry for the contest, Debi, and lovely pic of the family too. Quite a task to sum up your whole year in poetic form, especially since there are so many members to be included. however I now have a much better awareness of the kind of things that your family are interested in and as with any family some of the challenges that you faced in 2022.
Merry Christmas and good luck in the contest. let's hope Glen gets all his shopping done before the big day!
Steve
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
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great entry for the contest, Debi, and lovely pic of the family too. Quite a task to sum up your whole year in poetic form, especially since there are so many members to be included. however I now have a much better awareness of the kind of things that your family are interested in and as with any family some of the challenges that you faced in 2022.
Merry Christmas and good luck in the contest. let's hope Glen gets all his shopping done before the big day!
Steve
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
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Thanks so much Steve, for such kind words for my Christmas Newsletter poem. Actually, I consider this year a very rewarding year. I will finally walk again, all of my family is healthy now and my lupus and kidney disease are doing ok. Plus I have the best bunch of online friends and second family here on FS and I am so blessed. You are so thoughtful and I appreciate your kindness more than you could possibly know, my friend.
Comment from Paul McFarland
Good job, Debi. That's a fine looking bunch of grandchildren. You did fine using that old Christmas poem. I hope you can get feeling better for the new year.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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Good job, Debi. That's a fine looking bunch of grandchildren. You did fine using that old Christmas poem. I hope you can get feeling better for the new year.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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Thanks Paul, as always you are so kind and you can't possibly know how very much I appreciate your thoughtful words my dear friend.
