tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post2196377081607978119..comments2023-10-10T07:18:30.391-04:00Comments on Away We Go: The Greatest Christmas Pageant NeverNancy Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313721217543578257noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-46719779730313495912009-12-28T21:24:18.969-05:002009-12-28T21:24:18.969-05:00Sad as this story is, I loved this post. You'r...Sad as this story is, I loved this post. You're a good writer, my friend, and an honest one.Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-87366940266006666662009-12-27T00:03:11.462-05:002009-12-27T00:03:11.462-05:00I would have been disappointed and mourning too. E...I would have been disappointed and mourning too. Even though Owen wasn't bothered by it, it is one of those things that grown-ups love to experience with their kids! I hope you will get many more chances to see Owen on stage!Nickihttp://littlebearsworld.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-6572524920505768582009-12-26T15:06:05.669-05:002009-12-26T15:06:05.669-05:00And you worked so hard on the dressing....,And you worked so hard on the dressing....,Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612857982151448455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-49603193003093466032009-12-24T12:32:59.300-05:002009-12-24T12:32:59.300-05:00I can't agree more with Corrie! That is awesom...I can't agree more with Corrie! That is awesome you had your own pageant :)Melanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167151300858497228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-1507187772446790962009-12-24T11:34:05.638-05:002009-12-24T11:34:05.638-05:00You did in fact have the greatest Christmas pagean...You did in fact have the greatest Christmas pageant. Not exactly like you expected, but still you had the opportunity to see you like guy shine.Corrie Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02107352260276921770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-74224693708265284562009-12-24T02:01:22.370-05:002009-12-24T02:01:22.370-05:00Aw, this was really sweet. I'm sorry for the d...Aw, this was really sweet. I'm sorry for the darn ice. I felt your disappointment. And of course it was okay. Good for you for allowing yourself to feel it and how wonderful to have someone to hold you for a moment and absorb some of it. Perfect word. I love how it just bounced off your son though. And that seemed to help you too. Your pagent in the kitchen sounds perfect. But what is this cheesy toast you speak of?Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03510823788662848522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-68066083805749220982009-12-24T00:51:54.156-05:002009-12-24T00:51:54.156-05:00Awww...I'm glad you recreated the pageant. Did...Awww...I'm glad you recreated the pageant. Did you video it?Jenhttp://www.laughingatchaos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-84733802098675278642009-12-23T21:51:50.259-05:002009-12-23T21:51:50.259-05:00I so understand. My kids went to an elementary sch...I so understand. My kids went to an elementary school that held yearly pageants. I loved going. I loved inviting my parents and my brothers and sisters. Yes, it's awesome to hear people applaud for your child. I'm sorry this year didn't happen for you guys.AudreyOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674641559102984186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-17305671096521395662009-12-23T21:29:34.125-05:002009-12-23T21:29:34.125-05:00Owen rocks! So do you! Mom tears are beautiful and...Owen rocks! So do you! Mom tears are beautiful and sacred. <br /><br />This line really struck me. It's beautifully written!<br />"each "why" stretching my reasoning like a worn rubber band."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-74844483029436272052009-12-23T19:44:36.669-05:002009-12-23T19:44:36.669-05:00I feel your pain. I'm still not completely ove...I feel your pain. I'm still not completely over Ty's cancelled cello concert. We mourn those missed moments in time that can not be rescheduled or raindated or re-enacted. <br /><br />It sucksmichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861251743062824891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-18440878378429370512009-12-23T17:37:52.358-05:002009-12-23T17:37:52.358-05:00I'm so sorry it was canceled, but I'm real...I'm so sorry it was canceled, but I'm really glad you got to have your own mini-concert. I would've been really sad too.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960566071671771579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-38710457357822788902009-12-23T14:14:31.380-05:002009-12-23T14:14:31.380-05:00Ohhhhh... I would be totally sad...But Why..? beca...Ohhhhh... I would be totally sad...But Why..? because we love to see our children dress up, act cute and socialize with others..and on stage to boot..I'm sad too because mine don't have any more concerts or jazz bands or debates or dance recitals or anything else..it was so fun when it lasted..I do still have graduations though..I'm glad Owen was good with it...hes soooo cute..they both are..Merry Xmas....!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-64079178967549784362009-12-23T14:01:34.537-05:002009-12-23T14:01:34.537-05:00I'm sorry you were disappointed and glad you h...I'm sorry you were disappointed and glad you had an impromtu performance in the kitchen. :)Minivan Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07128766664503776873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-77156327637709135312009-12-23T12:47:21.930-05:002009-12-23T12:47:21.930-05:00I was nervously reading, waiting to hear Owen'...I was nervously reading, waiting to hear Owen's response. When I finally read it, I squealed a little "Thank God". <br /><br />I am relieved he wasn't terribly disappointed!!wonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15300211472223702365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-57424698444665463512009-12-23T12:42:17.384-05:002009-12-23T12:42:17.384-05:00It's funny to me that people always talk about...It's funny to me that people always talk about Catholic Guilt and Jewish Guilt, but you never hear about Protestant Guilt. What do Protestants do with their guilt, anyway? Oh, and my conversations with the kids regularly go beyond my scientific and philosophical understanding. I love it! Of course, I choose to believe my kids are brilliant thinkers and questioners -- it's not that I'm not the brightest crayon in the box.<br /><br />(((HUGS))) Nancy. I am really sorry about the pageant.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932060902413958983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-22734933453261736452009-12-23T12:38:25.732-05:002009-12-23T12:38:25.732-05:00I just found your blog on If Evolution Really Work...I just found your blog on If Evolution Really Works.. and I love it!! You are an incredible writer. And I completely understand your feelings about the cancelled paegent. I would have felt the exact same way. I'm glad to hear you had your own concert. It sounds like it was wonderful in its own right. I'm following you now. Please come and visit me sometime too, if you want:<br /><br />organicmotherhoodwithcoolwhip.comOrganic Motherhood with Cool Whiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305464822153790948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-28473261749635034322009-12-23T12:36:00.428-05:002009-12-23T12:36:00.428-05:00I wish I could have seen the beautiful and sacred ...I wish I could have seen the beautiful and sacred concert in your kitchen. That one you'll never forget.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-3142742245925686562009-12-23T08:19:19.555-05:002009-12-23T08:19:19.555-05:00I'm sure "you love the little guy".
...I'm sure "you love the little guy".<br />You're dissappointed for him, happy for him, sad for him, excited for him. You're a Mother, a good one, and he, your little, cute Son means the world to you.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-17918270236922034922009-12-23T02:04:31.051-05:002009-12-23T02:04:31.051-05:00ah it's so hard to rally when those kinds of d...ah it's so hard to rally when those kinds of dissapointments come along with our kids. you did great!Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699674732274478502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-31446631213654922692009-12-23T00:51:47.422-05:002009-12-23T00:51:47.422-05:00Ahhhh...the little heartbreaks we endure as parent...Ahhhh...the little heartbreaks we endure as parents. It's totally o.k to be disappointed!adrienzgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189335015566616247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-28307352183104108252009-12-22T23:34:00.348-05:002009-12-22T23:34:00.348-05:00I totally understand your disappointment. I'm ...I totally understand your disappointment. I'm glad you still found a way to celebrate your child and his achievement.Claudya Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034216831504207496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-38878716182394881392009-12-22T23:10:47.906-05:002009-12-22T23:10:47.906-05:00Are you going to post a picture of Owen in his blu...Are you going to post a picture of Owen in his blue Shepard outfit?? That was really touching and why shouldn't you be a little sad?? This was Owen's night to show off his hard work and talent.<br /><br />Kids are pretty resilient and I know from personal experience as well, there are just many times that you want to cheer your kid on and they keep doing kid stuff. Next time mama!<br /><br />MayNikia, May and da kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195160857516366137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-4952686984713861662009-12-22T23:08:24.808-05:002009-12-22T23:08:24.808-05:00Oh, please don't apologize for mourning a litt...Oh, please don't apologize for mourning a little. You were excited because Owen was finally excited about it. Plus, it's a Mommy right-of-passage - getting to see your kid perform in these little shows.<br /><br />I had a similar small breakdown about my kids not getting to feed horses. I packed the diaper bag the night before, got up early and showered...I drove around for an hour looking for the freakin' horse farm, couldn't find it, then David threw up all over himself because he got carsick, so I had to give up and go home. I called Shayne in tears!Cobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704408483741211604noreply@blogger.com