i have small children.
i was raised a witness, so i never celebrated holidays.
now, i don't go to meetings, don't agree that the watchtower is jehovahs sole channel of communication.
Iwasyoungonce, That is a pic of Bond......... James Bond. Dressed in a tux but ready to kill.
I really enjoy the bond movies. especially the newer ones. Looks like old Bond has been reduced to a salesman for repellant spray huh?
I wonder if I should consider a new pic? lol
i have small children.
i was raised a witness, so i never celebrated holidays.
now, i don't go to meetings, don't agree that the watchtower is jehovahs sole channel of communication.
Thanks for all your comments!
lv4fer, I wish the best for you on your upcoming time with your family.
"his parents would fight because his mom would always spend too much money and his dad would scream and yell."
I can relate to that! that type of mentality runs in my family too. In fact , as much as I hate to admit it, some of that probably rubbed off on me too.
TR,
"they don't get too into the "what am I gonna get" mentality."
I sure hope my kids don't get that mentality. Thats something I thought of doing, but not with gifts. Probably have them spend some time volunteering when they get bigger in an elderly home, etc. So that they know it is important to care for others.
i thought that the best team in the nfl deserved their own thread.
actually, i am not a huge football fan.
i do not watch much sports at all.
Favre was just feeling guilty about the pack having such a lead in the NFL. I don't think they will allow any more of this nonsense though. Its a good thing Mike Sherman held himself back from opening a can of whupa## on ol Sapp. He would have looked pretty bad gettin kicked by a coach, LOL
some of you may know that my parents were expected for "dinner" on thanksgiving day.
well i really don't think its going to happen now.
i called my dad last night becuase my mother, now visiting my kids in south texas and bringing them here to see me, said they had "stuff to do on thursday".
Valis, This probably won't be much help, but I would always make it very clear to your parents, that despite your differences, you would greatly appreciate a visit from them anyway, at any time. As long as they understand that its them, not you that is breaking off the communication, then you have done everything you can.
i thought that the best team in the nfl deserved their own thread.
actually, i am not a huge football fan.
i do not watch much sports at all.
LB, Looks like that pretty niners helmet received a few scrapes of its own last night. Any comments? Eagles 38 49ers 17.
safe4kids, Go right ahead and get carried away. Its fun . Just enjoy it while it lasts. Mr. Sapp better look out the next time he meets up with the pack
Blondie, I wasn't going to take any bets on that game. I just don't understand how a team can be said to have "trouble" playing on certain fields. Makes no sense to me. Minnesota, Tampa bay, Dallas. I don't get it. Why can't they adapt to the conditions?
Xenawarrior, " Wow- that sucked!!!"
I can't think of any other words to describe it . Thats o.k. The pack will rebound. With the greatest team in the NFL, who can deny it?
GO PACK GO
i have small children.
i was raised a witness, so i never celebrated holidays.
now, i don't go to meetings, don't agree that the watchtower is jehovahs sole channel of communication.
Iwasyoungonce,
"musky have you or do you have any family that does in fact do the normal holidays?"
No, I don't. Both of my parents don't. and also, my wife was raised a witness and no one on her side celebrates that I know of.
i have small children.
i was raised a witness, so i never celebrated holidays.
now, i don't go to meetings, don't agree that the watchtower is jehovahs sole channel of communication.
Scully, "We put up strings of white mini-lights on our front deck in the summer for those nice evenings. We just haven't taken them down yet! " LOL. Thats what you call gettin around the system!
You did not mention if you had kids. If you do, do they consider you as celebrating the holidays?
i have small children.
i was raised a witness, so i never celebrated holidays.
now, i don't go to meetings, don't agree that the watchtower is jehovahs sole channel of communication.
megadude, "It's just an occasion to get together with the ones you love and give presents."
I suppose many people figure thats what all the holidays are about, just good times together.
MYOHNSEPH,
" But I'm also not gonna let anyone or anything else tell me I have to hang lights on my house or put up a tree in my living room or tell me when I have to give gifts to my friends and family."
I could not have said it better myself.
jgnat, That was a great story about the camping. I try to provide those memories for my kids too. We did the camping thing about 1/2 hour from our house, and the kids had a blast! I think its all about we, as parents establishing a close relationship with our kids. Not our kids caring for us beecause we put up lights and trees and they get stuff. I trhink they will understand we still love them. Its experiences like the one you provided that will provide the lasting great memories from our kids.
if they don't mind.i wanted to post this pic of my hunnie with my daughter makayla when she was just a few weeks old.
Great picture! How old is she now?
I have thought about posting some pictures of me or my family, but I am not ready for that yet.
i have small children.
i was raised a witness, so i never celebrated holidays.
now, i don't go to meetings, don't agree that the watchtower is jehovahs sole channel of communication.
Thanks everyone for taking the time to answer.
Hippikon, Time will tell, hey?
safe4kids, I guess I will try to let my guard down a bit with them as they get older, allowing them to see me do some "fumbling"
Jesus Christ, I realize that some people had control of me for a while. O.K. , I can deal with that. But as of right now, not celebrating is a decision that I made for myself. Im not worried about what others think.
Sixofnine,
" If it's not important to you, don't pretend that it is. That is just reacting. Be honest, and be your own person. Isn't that the kind of lesson you want to teach your kids?"
Right on the mark! Thanks
