tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post852826038570979158..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Countdown To ChristmasJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-38233062138413281152012-12-02T19:17:27.967+00:002012-12-02T19:17:27.967+00:00I'm not sure. I think he prefers the day itsel...I'm not sure. I think he prefers the day itself when he gets to open his presents than the countdown. I actually prefer the run up to Christmas and all it's promise.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-75617872242249637632012-12-02T11:14:40.214+00:002012-12-02T11:14:40.214+00:00I bet Daniel secretly loves the Christmas countdow...I bet Daniel secretly loves the Christmas countdown. As I teen I remember pretending to be thoroughly bored by Christmas but secretly I love it. xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-33529094007664804112012-12-02T09:35:37.817+00:002012-12-02T09:35:37.817+00:00The advent calendar sounds lovely, and so special ...The advent calendar sounds lovely, and so special too when it's something which comes out year after year, a Christmas tradition.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-36610632789961858762012-12-01T18:13:27.431+00:002012-12-01T18:13:27.431+00:00I filled KL's advent calendar this morning. It...I filled KL's advent calendar this morning. It's a hand made one with embroidered ' pockets' - I made it years ago. K has one aswell - I'll fill it and she can empty it when we see her.Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729719876504930455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-43437493923871613442012-11-30T17:57:26.074+00:002012-11-30T17:57:26.074+00:00Oh no. Sending lots of get well soon wishes to S. ...Oh no. Sending lots of get well soon wishes to S. There's so many bugs flying about at the moment, but I suppose it's better to get illness out of the way now before Christmas comes.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-65557694865860302602012-11-30T17:19:40.795+00:002012-11-30T17:19:40.795+00:00Ours will be put in place tonight ready for the mo...Ours will be put in place tonight ready for the morning. although we have a poorly girl here at the mo!<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-19998858310340486432012-11-29T20:01:44.329+00:002012-11-29T20:01:44.329+00:00Blimey, put it like that and I really am behind wi...Blimey, put it like that and I really am behind with things. I need to get the main things, then I'm sure I can manage online too. It's a fab giveaway, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-35284998073818470282012-11-29T19:48:18.837+00:002012-11-29T19:48:18.837+00:00Or another way of putting it ... four weeks today ...Or another way of putting it ... four weeks today it will be all be over ... eek!<br /><br />Happy shopping ... I'm doing the rest of mine online (long live Etsy ;) )<br /><br />Thank you for linking to the giveaway Jo :)Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45368550622874039332012-11-29T19:38:15.645+00:002012-11-29T19:38:15.645+00:00Christmas does seem to creep up when you're no...Christmas does seem to creep up when you're not looking. I was making gifts last year right up to the last minute, so I've taken the pressure off a little this year, not quite so many hand made gifts.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-77170833355801456632012-11-29T19:37:08.428+00:002012-11-29T19:37:08.428+00:00That sounds like a really special advent calendar,...That sounds like a really special advent calendar, I wouldn't mind one of those myself/Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-49340381440171061772012-11-29T19:13:40.589+00:002012-11-29T19:13:40.589+00:00One minute Xmas feels like it's ages away, the...One minute Xmas feels like it's ages away, the next it's just around the corner. I've got so many things on my 'to make' list - I'm never gonna be finished in time.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16845451731282180142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-53529372297855839332012-11-29T19:04:44.072+00:002012-11-29T19:04:44.072+00:00My DD is 24 and she's still getting my crochet...My DD is 24 and she's still getting my crochet Advent countdown calendar. Each crochet motif comes with its own little packet of sweets.<br />Love from Mum<br />xxMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442767679857541996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-66046584901085979502012-11-29T16:51:44.525+00:002012-11-29T16:51:44.525+00:00I'm the same this year, though I do actually l...I'm the same this year, though I do actually love Christmas. I think things will change once I know I've got something done. I think KP needs to hide her advent calendar away from her dad, either that or dad needs to put an IOU in the advent calendar window.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-36193481575846855592012-11-29T16:05:17.031+00:002012-11-29T16:05:17.031+00:00I have to confess I'm not yet in the Christmas...I have to confess I'm not yet in the Christmas festivities mood. KP loves to have a chocolate advent calendar and if she isn't careful about eating the right one on the right day the OH will help her out - he's chocolate mad, much to KP's consternation.<br />Hope you get a lo of your shopping done on Saturday.<br />JuneJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07519222546233157254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45926543850860018742012-11-29T15:51:29.650+00:002012-11-29T15:51:29.650+00:00What a lovely mum you are. I don't think 17 ye...What a lovely mum you are. I don't think 17 year old boys think it's cool to have an advent calendar, he'll learn.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-56281409552880345172012-11-29T15:50:28.978+00:002012-11-29T15:50:28.978+00:00You're right, I wish someone would buy me one....You're right, I wish someone would buy me one.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-2316756480967608672012-11-29T15:05:47.133+00:002012-11-29T15:05:47.133+00:00My daughter is 44 and I still get her an Advent ca...My daughter is 44 and I still get her an Advent calendar.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-44350511313971794972012-11-29T12:55:27.137+00:002012-11-29T12:55:27.137+00:00You're never too old for a calendar, we bought...You're never too old for a calendar, we bought our 10 yr old daughter a lego one, and our 24yr old son wants to know where his chocolate one is! It is all kinda exciting :) xxMylittlepieceofenglandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010447131003277696noreply@blogger.com