Reminiscing
Viewing comments for Chapter 20 "Chapter 20 Christmas"A collection of short stories
34 total reviews
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
Barbara,
This is a wonderful story. I always love hearing stories about your family. There is never a dull moment when your grandchildren are around, that's for sure.
Well done
Cecilia
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2025
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Barbara,
This is a wonderful story. I always love hearing stories about your family. There is never a dull moment when your grandchildren are around, that's for sure.
Well done
Cecilia
Comment Written 26-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2025
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I had a neighbor, when we lived in Germany. They had no children and when her husband went to the field, she'd come down to my house. She said there was always something going on. She was right. LOL Thank you for the kind review.
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You are welcome my friend. Yes having children always makes life busy
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Barbara,
though it's taken me four days to get to this, I'm glad I did. You're a wise and compassionate grandma. Jan often speaks of picking your battles. We have kids scattered around the country, so we don't see them all that often. That's probably a good thing on the one hand, as I don't have the patience that apparently the kids have with their children. I like it when they grow up more and can be reasoned with, more or less. Your story is delightful though gal. I'm glad you're writing about this.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Hello Barbara,
though it's taken me four days to get to this, I'm glad I did. You're a wise and compassionate grandma. Jan often speaks of picking your battles. We have kids scattered around the country, so we don't see them all that often. That's probably a good thing on the one hand, as I don't have the patience that apparently the kids have with their children. I like it when they grow up more and can be reasoned with, more or less. Your story is delightful though gal. I'm glad you're writing about this.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 24-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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LOL Thank you for the kind review and support. My husband would agree with you.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I love Christmas with all the family, but like you, sometimes I have to share with my son's wife's family. I get on well with them and we each are happy to share. I love the snail condo! I love the stories about young children, their innocense is so rewarding when we remember those times. Well done, Barbara. Looking forward to reading your next chapter now. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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I love Christmas with all the family, but like you, sometimes I have to share with my son's wife's family. I get on well with them and we each are happy to share. I love the snail condo! I love the stories about young children, their innocense is so rewarding when we remember those times. Well done, Barbara. Looking forward to reading your next chapter now. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 23-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Oh, sounds like a wonderful Christmas for you and the kiddos... so glad you had the time together! :) And I know exactly what you mean about the cooking, having raised three boys and now on my own, I will go on 'cooking spurts' and then have tons of leftovers in the fridge to go through! :) Thanx for sharing your smiles with us!! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2025
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Oh, sounds like a wonderful Christmas for you and the kiddos... so glad you had the time together! :) And I know exactly what you mean about the cooking, having raised three boys and now on my own, I will go on 'cooking spurts' and then have tons of leftovers in the fridge to go through! :) Thanx for sharing your smiles with us!! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 22-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2025
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
The central significance of this post is your obvious love for your family and granddaughters. How nice that your sons' mom knows children so well. I have my undergrad in Nursery, Elementary, and Special Education and my Masters in Reading Emergent Reader through6K-12. So, I can fully appreciate the knowledge and experience you bring to your relationship with your granddaughters. What a lovely post. Possibly you could create a small collage including a family photo too. Thank you for sharing! Your home must be too quiet again now. :(
Have a good day,
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2025
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The central significance of this post is your obvious love for your family and granddaughters. How nice that your sons' mom knows children so well. I have my undergrad in Nursery, Elementary, and Special Education and my Masters in Reading Emergent Reader through6K-12. So, I can fully appreciate the knowledge and experience you bring to your relationship with your granddaughters. What a lovely post. Possibly you could create a small collage including a family photo too. Thank you for sharing! Your home must be too quiet again now. :(
Have a good day,
Comment Written 22-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2025
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My home is almost silent. Thank you for the understanding.
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Yep. We're far from family, too. I do understand. You're welcome. 😊
Comment from Dopeless Hopefiend
A heartwarming and endearing piece bringing me feelings of nostalgia myself. Thank you for sharing this, its refreshing to read this almost journal-like account, it's kind of like I jump out of my life and into yours for a short moment. My kids recently had the flu last month too, it's been bad this year.
Thanks for sharing this, keep writing!
-D.H
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2025
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A heartwarming and endearing piece bringing me feelings of nostalgia myself. Thank you for sharing this, its refreshing to read this almost journal-like account, it's kind of like I jump out of my life and into yours for a short moment. My kids recently had the flu last month too, it's been bad this year.
Thanks for sharing this, keep writing!
-D.H
Comment Written 22-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2025
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The flu has been bad this year. I pray your children remain healthy.
Thank you for sharing this encouragement with me.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Barbara, thanks a lot for sharing this endearing piece about how you spent Christmas withe your grandchildren. It's a precious time, which must not be forgotten. Hugs, Ulla xxx
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2025
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Hi Barbara, thanks a lot for sharing this endearing piece about how you spent Christmas withe your grandchildren. It's a precious time, which must not be forgotten. Hugs, Ulla xxx
Comment Written 21-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2025
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Regina Elliott
Hi Barbara, another charming
family story, I look forward to
the installments. You are the
2nd writer I know who was a
schoolteacher. I hope you and
your husband have a good
Texas day. Many blessings :)
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2025
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Hi Barbara, another charming
family story, I look forward to
the installments. You are the
2nd writer I know who was a
schoolteacher. I hope you and
your husband have a good
Texas day. Many blessings :)
Comment Written 21-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2025
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Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
If there is one thing you can guarantee about kids, they are all different. I always liked the quirkier ones best when I had my own classroom or was substituting. Your Eli would have been one of my classroom pets.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2025
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If there is one thing you can guarantee about kids, they are all different. I always liked the quirkier ones best when I had my own classroom or was substituting. Your Eli would have been one of my classroom pets.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2025
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Thank you for the support. I appreciate it. Eleanor is a trip, but the good kind.
Comment from Douglas Goff
Seems to be a terrible flu bouncing about the country. Hope they are better.
Sounds like a tremendous visit! Not a grandparent yet, but I can imagine all the hoopla and events. I'm sure you loved it.
D
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2025
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Seems to be a terrible flu bouncing about the country. Hope they are better.
Sounds like a tremendous visit! Not a grandparent yet, but I can imagine all the hoopla and events. I'm sure you loved it.
D
Comment Written 20-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2025
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Thank you for the support. I appreciate it. Being a grandparent is great. The end of April I become a great grandparent.
