Great video. I used to really struggle with feeling like I wasn't giving good enough gifts to my Mom, that I had let her down. Now I realize that my presence is a gift as hers is to me. I'm going to mention your video to my Mom when I chat with her on the phone this morning. I hope you have a blessed day!
You said Christmas instead of happy holidays. Where is your political correctness,tsk tsk LOL This is the first year in our married life that we aren't giving gifts. We are about to find out how much our grand kids appreciate our presence. I am holding my breath, and crossing my figers and toes.
rose, I think initially they may feel gyped but they will get over it. Kids get so much from their parents already. My mom is on a fixed income and she would end up going a year in the hole on credit card debt to buy gifts for my neices and nephews. I told her don't worry about it, it is not worth it to be in the hole for a year when they really don't care one way or another. So initially they will feel put out but then will settle into it.
heather .. it is so simplistic when you think of it but so hard to put in practice. But I found when I had the need to give really big gifts that it was more for me than for them.
i caught that, and am thinking about it. i haven't thought that of myself, but more that i want everything to be so epic and awesome, as if my gifts can bring real happiness. i know they can't, but i think that's what it is for me. i get really stressed out if i don't have the perfect gift. it's so stupid. anyway, i'm trying to be more present and i know that you're right - that's the real gift.
Well.....I would enjoy your presence, without a doubt. Failing that, I guess I could manage if you want to send me presents instead. lol Honestly, great message...your mom sounds very wise, maybe that's where you get it.
So true. For kids it is different though. I just noticed your vids are like the the TV show Numbers. You have an anecdote for everything. Your stories are better of course. ツ
Love this. Frame yourself 2/3 up instead of in the middle, maybe zoom in a bit and it'll be even better. Well done!
tpskillin 5 months ago
good vid.
stealthpiggy 2 years ago
thank you.
Nanee715 2 years ago
Great video. I used to really struggle with feeling like I wasn't giving good enough gifts to my Mom, that I had let her down. Now I realize that my presence is a gift as hers is to me. I'm going to mention your video to my Mom when I chat with her on the phone this morning. I hope you have a blessed day!
hislivingsacrifice 2 years ago
Thanks paula. It pleases me that you are going to mention this to your mom.
Nanee715 2 years ago
You said Christmas instead of happy holidays. Where is your political correctness,tsk tsk LOL This is the first year in our married life that we aren't giving gifts. We are about to find out how much our grand kids appreciate our presence. I am holding my breath, and crossing my figers and toes.
rosettegarbanz 2 years ago
rose, I think initially they may feel gyped but they will get over it. Kids get so much from their parents already. My mom is on a fixed income and she would end up going a year in the hole on credit card debt to buy gifts for my neices and nephews. I told her don't worry about it, it is not worth it to be in the hole for a year when they really don't care one way or another. So initially they will feel put out but then will settle into it.
Nanee715 2 years ago
Thanks for the words of encouragement
rosettegarbanz 2 years ago
awesome vid nance, and so perfectly timed. i'm working on this myself this year.
heatherlynblue 2 years ago
heather .. it is so simplistic when you think of it but so hard to put in practice. But I found when I had the need to give really big gifts that it was more for me than for them.
Nanee715 2 years ago
i caught that, and am thinking about it. i haven't thought that of myself, but more that i want everything to be so epic and awesome, as if my gifts can bring real happiness. i know they can't, but i think that's what it is for me. i get really stressed out if i don't have the perfect gift. it's so stupid. anyway, i'm trying to be more present and i know that you're right - that's the real gift.
heatherlynblue 2 years ago
Well.....I would enjoy your presence, without a doubt. Failing that, I guess I could manage if you want to send me presents instead. lol Honestly, great message...your mom sounds very wise, maybe that's where you get it.
Antichryst666 2 years ago
Antichryst.... yes my mom is wise, who knew? lol
Nanee715 2 years ago
So true. For kids it is different though. I just noticed your vids are like the the TV show Numbers. You have an anecdote for everything. Your stories are better of course. ツ
alowlyapprentice 2 years ago
alowly, I agree about it being different with kids. But sometimes when you go over board then they expect even more the next year.
Nanee715 2 years ago