tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post6631411618524413787..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: Father Christmas and the tangled webCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-74079440526736700082013-12-18T08:00:40.103+00:002013-12-18T08:00:40.103+00:00I didn't know about the to Tolkein book - it&#...I didn't know about the to Tolkein book - it's lovely. Thanks for blogging about it. Managed to keep Santa going until my girl went to high school with a range of increasingly tall tales. One year, not so long ago, she made individual collars for each of the reindeer. Last week she asked if I'd kept them - she's now 14. Terribly guilty that I hadn't, Though I do have all the letters to and from Tabitha our tooth fairy written in gold on green paper. She says it's not the same now at Christmas now she doesn't believe. It isn't, so cherish the magic for as long as you can with your little one.<br />Sorry for late comment - never have time to read blogs but school Christmas hols have started so am able to slob in dressing gown for once ignoring housework!Eleanor Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992824265499784461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-72170779538531728822013-12-17T05:38:57.370+00:002013-12-17T05:38:57.370+00:00Who capture those pic?????? Really Awesome...........Who capture those pic?????? Really Awesome........ <br /><br />Hello.This article was extremely fascinating,Thanks. Try us for- <a href="http://www.clippingpathusa.com" rel="nofollow">Clipping Path</a> , <a href="http://www.clippingpathusa.com/clipping-path-service.html" rel="nofollow">Clipping Path Service</a> , <a href="http://www.clippingpathusa.com/photo-retouching-services.html" rel="nofollow">Photo Retouching Service</a> ,and <a href="http://www.clippingpathusa.com/photoshop-image-masking-service.html" rel="nofollow">Image masking Service</a><br />Rashed Milionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349826229601157879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-57762726393743950392013-12-10T19:33:58.846+00:002013-12-10T19:33:58.846+00:00Hey CJ,
I'm having a blog catch up. Stuff has...Hey CJ,<br /><br />I'm having a blog catch up. Stuff has been hectic...<br /><br />I'm dead envious that you scored this beautiful book in Oxfam. I have had it on my Amazon wishlist forever. How amazing to have had those letters from Santa when you were a child.<br /><br />Your post was very thought provoking. Sam and Olly no longer beleive. It was a bit of an anti climax when the penny finally dropped for them. Sam was eleven, which is quite a respectable number. Alfie was ten, but held out until eleven. I think he was worried that the gravy train would disappear if he admitted that he no longer beleived. One good thing - Sam never let on to Alf. And the pair of them are creating the magic for Olly, as this year is his first year proper in believing. I have asked them to keep it low key, and at the moment they are complying. Sam is really looking forward to Christmas Day this year, because of Olly. It's the first year since his realisation that he is excited about Christmas. I knew having my children spread so far apart would have some benefits!!<br /><br />Love, love, love this post CJ!!<br /><br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-67982554767112870342013-12-09T20:13:30.634+00:002013-12-09T20:13:30.634+00:00We're in exactly the same position with our th...We're in exactly the same position with our three. It's surprisingly hard to keep the myth going for child number 3 when the older two know the game...but so far so good. In our house, FC brings one big main pressie and fills the stockings with wee goodies, but other pressies (wrapped in Different Paper) are labelled with love from Mum n Dad. I also buy new pj's and a new book for each of mine and wrap them, allowing them to be opened on Christmas eve evening, a special present from Mum....it's always a special time seeing them all in their new pj's on xmas eve.<br />Joyful....xxxxAttic24https://www.blogger.com/profile/05276400306932560082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-72367531390907383182013-12-09T18:56:38.280+00:002013-12-09T18:56:38.280+00:00The joys of FC my son could'nt understand why ...The joys of FC my son could'nt understand why one of his best friends had a computer from FC and he only had a toy! We didn't let FC take all the credit and he only gave them something relatively small. That book you found looks delightful it looks full of a magical things. Good luck with your tangle. Sarah x<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-16487843559738545922013-12-09T18:46:41.369+00:002013-12-09T18:46:41.369+00:00What beautiful illustrations! I imagine it would ...What beautiful illustrations! I imagine it would be hard to answer all those questions, especially when what they ask for isn't available. I remember when I asked my mom one year if he really did exist. Since I was getting a bit older, she handed me a clipping from an old newspaper, titled "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Clause". It basically says that Santa Clause, or FC, represents all the romance and magic in the world and fills childhood with a special light. Here's a link to the article. http://www.newseum.org/yesvirginia/. I think it's so sweet that the oldest boys are keeping the fun alive for the littlest one:)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482703385103047136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-31443353246849713002013-12-09T06:37:12.229+00:002013-12-09T06:37:12.229+00:00Me too, me too Allegra.Me too, me too Allegra.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-58305688152328122122013-12-09T06:35:47.247+00:002013-12-09T06:35:47.247+00:00You're right Jo, and I'm enjoying it while...You're right Jo, and I'm enjoying it while it lasts, Even the non-believers get caught up in it and the excitment of it all.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-63461567319397921512013-12-09T06:34:29.440+00:002013-12-09T06:34:29.440+00:00It is a beautiful book Wendy, I'm blown away b...It is a beautiful book Wendy, I'm blown away by it. And of course the magic is lovely for them. CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-21778966343493012062013-12-09T06:32:46.739+00:002013-12-09T06:32:46.739+00:00Thank you Annie, and I hope you have a good Christ...Thank you Annie, and I hope you have a good Christmas too. Thanks for visitng my blog, I enjoyed reading yours.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-5564330824179844442013-12-09T06:31:55.296+00:002013-12-09T06:31:55.296+00:00I think it was similar when I was growing up. You...I think it was similar when I was growing up. You are right that it is magical. And the older two, especially the middle one, never actually refer to the fact that they know. So we're all very good at pretending.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-31684961958420231442013-12-09T06:29:56.592+00:002013-12-09T06:29:56.592+00:00Oh that's so sad Sue, what a dreadful teacher!...Oh that's so sad Sue, what a dreadful teacher! Love the idea of writing and telling them what they mustn't do. Back in the summer the littlest boy had a handful of postcards from a toy rabbit at the local country park telling him he must practice his reading.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-16771114783062372352013-12-09T06:28:03.743+00:002013-12-09T06:28:03.743+00:00Yours is a good idea Lisa. Everyone does it sligh...Yours is a good idea Lisa. Everyone does it slightly differently don't they.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-46343740535965128122013-12-09T06:26:45.664+00:002013-12-09T06:26:45.664+00:00I like the names in a hat idea. It will be easier...I like the names in a hat idea. It will be easier when they all know and can have full and frank discussions about what they can have. Of course I will so miss the whole FC thing. Hanging up stockings, putting out carrots for the reindeer. Oh I will miss it so much.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-31977544411828372222013-12-09T06:24:43.462+00:002013-12-09T06:24:43.462+00:00Thank you Flighty.Thank you Flighty.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-3322785106970049072013-12-09T06:24:26.670+00:002013-12-09T06:24:26.670+00:00It was, they were very lucky.It was, they were very lucky.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-3879922695109786692013-12-09T06:24:03.777+00:002013-12-09T06:24:03.777+00:00So much better when they don't ask for anythin...So much better when they don't ask for anything specific I think. You probably know better what they would like. A couple of years ago one of mine asked for a horrible plastic toy. I really didn't want to get it for him, but eventually I gave in. They played with it for two or three days, then never again. Mum knows best! I'm laughing about the i-DVD.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-69840679782508769342013-12-08T21:13:32.731+00:002013-12-08T21:13:32.731+00:00Yup, he did - have the said wife, that is. Think m...Yup, he did - have the said wife, that is. Think maybe I need one of those.... Not sure what OH would think about that idea though ;)<br />Allegrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10659272760020328452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-76731021321572427912013-12-07T18:16:50.338+00:002013-12-07T18:16:50.338+00:00It's all these little fibs which makes Christm...It's all these little fibs which makes Christmas truly special. I wish I still had to do it for my two, I kept it up for as long as I possibly could. We told them that we bought the presents then sent them to Santa for him to deliver. That book looks beautiful and full of the magic of Christmas.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-44987594995365861302013-12-07T18:10:03.503+00:002013-12-07T18:10:03.503+00:00Your lovely post shows that parents have to balanc...Your lovely post shows that parents have to balance a mixture of truths, half-truths and fantasy at Christmas, but it's always wonderful hearing that it's magical for children. The Tolkien book looks beautiful.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-84901702111973384822013-12-07T15:35:35.546+00:002013-12-07T15:35:35.546+00:00This is lovely, I love the magic of Christmas. Tho...This is lovely, I love the magic of Christmas. Those illustrations are gorgeous too. I hope you have an equally lovely christmas again this year even though not everyone is believing in FC this year! - Annienimble fingers and steady eyebrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11677272558535053485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-35785706885752712962013-12-07T14:42:29.087+00:002013-12-07T14:42:29.087+00:00It is a tangled web, but such a magical one that i...It is a tangled web, but such a magical one that it is sure fun to do. As you have already experienced it with your two older boys, it is hard when they do not believe. When I was growing up Santa filled a stocking and brought one present, the rest were from Mom and Dad. I have also done this with my children, of course they are grown now and don't believe. But it worked wonderfully.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-3763542167324325722013-12-07T09:30:55.286+00:002013-12-07T09:30:55.286+00:00I can remember a teacher at primary school putting...I can remember a teacher at primary school putting us straight )at 7 year old -old enough not to believe such nonesense) about FC so from then on I had to pretend so my parents wouldn't be disappointed. <br /><br />When I was teaching I got a class of infants to write FC letters and wrote one back from FC complete with North Pole stamp which mentioned each one and pointed out things like 'x' must remember not to 'y' if he was to receive a visit!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-39829290948117957052013-12-07T09:03:22.009+00:002013-12-07T09:03:22.009+00:00I've heard of that book, it does look very spe...I've heard of that book, it does look very special indeed.<br />When my nephew was little we used to have to take his presents over to my sister's by Christmas Eve as she had told him FC delivered everything from everyone. That made things tough for the grandparents who didn't see him open his gifts. We have told ours that FC buys and delivers stocking gifts only. Found that much easier!<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-10754724239799030372013-12-07T08:17:11.024+00:002013-12-07T08:17:11.024+00:00Our youngest seems to have worked out the FC riddl...Our youngest seems to have worked out the FC riddle this year, and actually I've found it a relief to not have to keep the secret for him, while the older ones know. For several years now we have been getting our names in a hat, and buying a present for one other of our family at a fixed small price. It has shifted the focus to giving rather than receiving, and it has introduced a different way of secrecy which the boys love. My boys usually are not able to get exactly what's on their list, but I always have pointed out that Santa has known what they like, and they have to agree. The old man seems to know them well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com